I need to eliminate the ‘data’ key from my N8N JSON output while preserving an array of objects. For example:
resultList = [{'itemId': 9876}];
I encountered a similar issue while working on a different workflow. I solved it by using a Function node in n8n to process the output JSON before moving to subsequent nodes. Essentially, I iterated through the array of objects and removed the unwanted ‘data’ key manually. In my case, this approach was effective in preserving the object array structure while cleaning up the output. This method is flexible and can easily be adjusted if further modifications to the structure are necessary.
hey nova56, try mapping your array in a function node to ommit the ‘data’ key. it worked fine for me and kept the structure you need. give it a shot!
In a recent project, I encountered a similar challenge when I needed to ensure that unnecessary keys were not included in my final output. What I ended up doing was restructuring my workflow by using a dedicated node to isolate only the keys I required. This method not only made the output cleaner but also simplified further operations down the workflow. It proved to be a more robust solution than manually stripping keys with a Function node, as it reduced the likelihood of mistakes in data handling in more complex processes.