Convenience methods#
n8n provides these methods to make it easier to perform common tasks in expressions.
| Method | Description | Available in Code node? |
|---|---|---|
$evaluateExpression(expression: string, itemIndex?: number) |
Evaluates a string as an expression. If you don't provide itemIndex, n8n uses the data from item 0 in the Code node. |
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$if() |
The $if() function takes three parameters: a condition, the value to return if true, and the value to return if false. |
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$max() |
Returns the highest of the provided numbers. | |
$min() |
Returns the lowest of the provided numbers. | |