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Deep dive into n8n property dependencies and displayOptions mechanism.

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# Property Dependencies Guide

Deep dive into n8n property dependencies and displayOptions mechanism.

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## What Are Property Dependencies?

**Definition**: Rules that control when fields are visible or required based on other field values.

**Mechanism**: `displayOptions` in node schema

**Purpose**:
- Show relevant fields only
- Hide irrelevant fields
- Simplify configuration UX
- Prevent invalid configurations

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## displayOptions Structure

### Basic Format

```javascript
{
  "name": "fieldName",
  "type": "string",
  "displayOptions": {
    "show": {
      "otherField": ["value1", "

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