| name | n8n-import |
| description | Import, list, validate, and manage n8n workflow JSON files on localhost:5678. Use when user says "import workflow", "list workflows", "deploy workflow", "n8n import", "validate workflow", or wants to manage n8n workflows. |
n8n Workflow Manager
Manage n8n workflows on the local instance at http://localhost:5678.
Operations
List All Workflows
curl -s http://localhost:5678/api/v1/workflows | python3 -c "
import sys, json
data = json.load(sys.stdin)
for w in data.get('data', []):
print(f\" {w['id']:>4} {w['name']}\")
"
Import Workflow from JSON
curl -s -X POST http://localhost:5678/api/v1/workflows \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d @/path/to/workflow.json
Get Workflow Details
curl -s http://localhost:5678/api/v1/workflows/{ID} | python3 -m json.tool
Activate / Deactivate
curl -s -X PATCH http://localhost:5678/api/v1/workflows/{ID} \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"active": true}'
Health Check
curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" http://localhost:5678/healthz
Critical: n8n Expression Gotcha
In HTTP Request node jsonBody, the ENTIRE string must start with = to enable expression mode:
- Correct:
"jsonBody": "={\n \"key\": \"{{ $json.val }}\"\n}"
- Wrong:
"jsonBody": "{\n \"key\": \"={{ $json.val }}\"\n}"
- Without leading
=, ALL {{ }} are sent as literal text to the API
Workflow JSON Location
Repo: workflows/ directory in Cyclone-SS
5 Planned Webhooks
- WF1: Research Pipeline — POST /webhook/bomb-research-product
- WF2: Ad Copy Generator — POST /webhook/bomb-generate-ads
- WF3: Image Generation — POST /webhook/bomb-generate-images
- WF4: Ad Concept — POST /webhook/bomb-ad-concept
- WF5: Ad Clone — POST /webhook/bomb-ad-clone
Validation Checklist
When validating a workflow JSON, check:
