n8n Node Guide: Set / Edit Fields

Description

Data Transformation node in n8n.

What It Does

Add, overwrite, or remove fields on items.

When To Use It

Normalizing data, adding metadata, renaming fields before a target node.

Key Parameters

Mode (Manual Mapping vs JSON), Assign/Keep existing fields

Common Mistakes

Default overwrites nothing – toggle “Keep Existing Fields” off to replace everything.

Example

Add { source: “webhook”, receivedAt: {{ $now }} } to every item.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – Set / Edit Fields ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

Use JSON mode to set many fields at once from an expression.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

Set / Edit Fields works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.