Rename Keys integration & automation experts
We can help you automate your business with Rename Keys and hundreds of other systems to improve efficiency and productivity.
What you can automate with Rename Keys
Rename Keys is a utility node in n8n that changes the property names (keys) of JSON objects as they pass through a workflow. When you connect two systems that use different field names for the same data, Rename Keys sits between them and translates one naming convention to another. This is a common problem in integration work. Your CRM might call a field “company_name” while your accounting software expects “organisation”. Your API returns “firstName” but your database column is “first_name”. Without a translation step, data either fails to map or ends up in the wrong fields. Rename Keys solves this without writing any code. The node lets you define one or more key renaming rules. You specify the current key name and what it should become. It can handle nested JSON properties and rename multiple keys in a single step. You can also use regex patterns for more advanced renaming across keys that share a common pattern. At Osher, we use Rename Keys constantly in our system integration projects. Whenever we connect two platforms that structure their data differently, this node handles the field mapping without adding code nodes to the workflow. If your n8n workflows are breaking because of mismatched field names between systems, this is usually the fix.
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We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Rename Keys
As Rename Keys consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate Rename Keys with integrate and automate 800+ tools.
Step 1
Process Audit
We map the data schemas of both source and destination systems, documenting every field name difference. This audit produces a complete translation table showing which keys need renaming and identifies any fields that require transformation beyond simple renaming.
Step 2
Identify Automation Opportunities
We review existing workflows for places where data mapping is handled by Code nodes or manual steps. Each of these is a candidate for replacement with Rename Keys, which simplifies maintenance and makes the field mapping visible without reading code.
Step 3
Design Workflows
We design the Rename Keys configuration with the exact source-to-destination key mappings. For complex integrations with dozens of fields, we group related renames logically and document each mapping rule so future developers can understand the translation at a glance.
Step 4
Implementation
We add the Rename Keys node to the workflow, configure each key mapping, and wire it between the data source and destination nodes. We test with sample data from both systems to confirm every field maps correctly before connecting to production data.
Step 5
Quality Assurance Review
We test with real-world data samples that include edge cases: missing fields, null values, unexpected data types, and special characters in key names. We verify that downstream nodes receive correctly renamed data and that no fields are lost or duplicated during the rename.
Step 6
Support and Maintenance
When either the source or destination system updates their API (adding new fields, renaming existing ones), we update the Rename Keys configuration to match. We keep the key mapping documentation current so changes are traceable.
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