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Remove Duplicates node

Remove duplicate items, either fully identical ones or those with equal values in selected fields. Dedupes within the current run only. Learn how to configure it, map inputs and outputs, run a test and resolve common errors.

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What this node does

Remove duplicate items, either fully identical ones or those with equal values in selected fields. Dedupes within the current run only.

Use Remove Duplicates as a clearly defined step in an anymize workflow.

  • Processes one input.
  • Provides one output for following steps.
  • Runs as a regular step in the flow.

Set up the node

  1. 01Open a workflow and add Remove Duplicates from the node catalog.
  2. 02Complete the required fields and map values from previous steps.
  3. 03Run the node with a small test record and inspect its output.
  4. 04Connect the successful output and activate the workflow after an end-to-end test.

Operations and modes

Remove Duplicates has one focused purpose. Its available settings appear when you select the node.

Settings

FieldMeaningArea
CompareChoices: Whole item, Selected fieldsStandard
Fields (comma-separated)Configure this value in the node panel.Standard

Inputs and outputs

InputMeaningType
StandardReceives the complete result from the previous step.JSON
OutputMeaningType
StandardMakes the result available to the next step as JSON.JSON

Example and test run

Test-run example: begin with a small, recognizable record. Inspect the output and only map fields that are present there.

Test-run example

{
  "input": "value"
}

Access and security

Before activation, review which data enters this step and what its output contains.

Store keys and credentials in the protected connection manager. Never paste them into normal workflow fields, test data or descriptions.

Troubleshooting

  • No output: inspect the latest run and confirm that the previous node returned the expected fields.
  • Empty variable: open the previous step output and use a field name from the real test data.