A professional-grade Membrane integration that enables AI agents to manage Freshbooks accounting, invoicing, and client data with automated authentication.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install freshbooks
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install freshbooks using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Freshbooks?
The Freshbooks integration for Openclaw Skills provides a powerful bridge to one of the most popular accounting platforms for freelancers and small businesses. By utilizing the Membrane framework, this skill abstracts the complexities of OAuth2 and credential management, allowing developers to focus on building value-driven workflows. Whether you are automating your billing cycle or syncing financial data across platforms, this skill ensures a secure and reliable connection within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
This integration allows for comprehensive management of the Freshbooks environment, including invoices, payments, expenses, and project tracking. It is designed for high-performance AI agents that require real-time access to financial records and the ability to perform administrative tasks without manual intervention.
Freshbooks Use Cases
- Automate the generation and delivery of sales invoices to improve cash flow using Openclaw Skills.
- Synchronize client and contact information between CRM systems and Freshbooks.
- Programmatically track business expenses and manage purchase invoices for accurate bookkeeping.
- Monitor payment statuses and trigger automated follow-up communications.
- Retrieve project time entries and product lists for advanced reporting and analytics through Openclaw Skills.
How Freshbooks Works
- Install the Membrane CLI globally to enable communication with the Freshbooks connector.
- Authenticate your session using the login command, which securely handles tenant-based access.
- Discover and connect the Freshbooks element to generate a persistent connection ID for Openclaw Skills.
- Query the available actions using intent-based searches to find the specific operation needed for your workflow.
- Execute actions or send raw API requests via a proxy that handles all authentication headers and token refreshes automatically.
Freshbooks Setup
To deploy this integration for Openclaw Skills, execute the following commands in your terminal:
# Install the Membrane CLI
npm install -g @membranehq/cli
# Authenticate your account
membrane login --tenant
# Search for the Freshbooks connector and connect it
membrane search freshbooks --elementType=connector --json
# Use the ID from the previous output to connect
membrane connect --connectorId=CONNECTOR_ID --json
Freshbooks Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Freshbooks integration for Openclaw Skills organizes data into high-level entities for simplified management. The table below outlines the primary data taxonomy:
| Entity | Purpose | Key Data Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Invoices | Outgoing billing | Invoice ID, Client ID, Line Items, Amount |
| Purchase Invoices | Incoming bills | Vendor info, Due date, Expense Category |
| Contacts | Client management | Name, Email, Organization, Contact ID |
| Payments | Transaction records | Payment ID, Invoice Link, Payment Method |
| Products | Billable items | Item Name, Unit Cost, Description |
Freshbooks Advanced Features
- Zero-Maintenance Auth: Openclaw Skills users benefit from server-side credential management that handles token expiration and rotation transparently.
- Intent-Based Discovery: Quickly find the right action for any task by querying the integration's capabilities based on your specific needs.
- API Proxy Support: Access any native Freshbooks API endpoint not covered by pre-built actions while maintaining full security.
- Structured Input Validation: All actions include defined JSON schemas to ensure data integrity and reduce errors in automated workflows.
- Headless Support: Easily set up and manage connections in remote or CI/CD environments using the CLI tools provided for Openclaw Skills.
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