n8n-skills

name	n8n-skills
description	Use when building or troubleshooting n8n workflows. Covers node discovery, configuration details, connection compatibility, and workflow patterns. Keywords: n8n, workflow, automation, node, trigger, webhook, http request, database, ai agent.
license	MIT
metadata	{"author":"Frank Chen","version":"2.17.0"}

n8n Workflow Automation Skill Pack

Overview

This skill helps with:

• Understanding n8n node functionality and usage
• Finding nodes suitable for specific tasks
• Learning common workflow patterns
• Getting node configuration examples
• Solving workflow design problems

This skill includes:

• Detailed information on the 10 most commonly used built-in n8n nodes
• 30+ popular community packages for extended functionality
• Node configuration examples and best practices
• Common workflow patterns
• Node categorization and indexing for both built-in and community nodes

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Building or designing n8n workflows
• Searching for nodes that match specific functionality
• Troubleshooting node configurations or connections
• Understanding node input/output compatibility
• Exploring community packages for extended functionality

Do NOT use when:

• Learning general automation concepts (use n8n official docs)
• Deploying or hosting n8n (infrastructure questions)
• Pricing or licensing questions (contact n8n directly)

Quick Navigation

Use this flowchart to find the right resource:

digraph navigation {
    rankdir=TB;
    node [shape=diamond];

    start [label="What do you need?" shape=ellipse];
    q1 [label="Know the\nnode name?"];
    q2 [label="Know the\nfunctionality?"];
    q3 [label="Need\nexamples?"];

    node [shape=box];
    a1 [label="Glob: resources/**/*{name}*.md"];
    a2 [label="Grep: search keywords\nin resources/"];
    a3 [label="Read: resources/templates/"];
    a4 [label="Read: INDEX.md\nby category"];

    start -> q1;
    q1 -> a1 [label="yes"];
    q1 -> q2 [label="no"];
    q2 -> a2 [label="yes"];
    q2 -> q3 [label="no"];
    q3 -> a3 [label="yes"];
    q3 -> a4 [label="no"];
}

Quick Links

• Complete Node Index - All nodes with line numbers
• How to Find Nodes - Search strategies
• Usage Guide - Detailed instructions
• Workflow Patterns - Common patterns

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Solution
Reading entire merged files (thousands of lines)	Use INDEX.md to find line numbers, then use offset/limit for precise reading
Confusing Trigger and Action nodes	Triggers can only be placed at workflow start, Actions can be anywhere
Ignoring node compatibility	Check compatibility-matrix.md to verify node connections
Using wrong node naming format	File format is nodes-base.{nodeType}.md, nodeType is usually camelCase

See Usage Guide for more details.

Resources

• Workflow Patterns - 6 common workflow patterns
• Template Library - 20 popular templates
• Node Index - Complete node reference
• Compatibility Matrix - Node connection rules

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License and Attribution

This Skill Pack License

This skill pack project is licensed under the MIT License. See: https://github.com/haunchen/n8n-skills/blob/main/LICENSE

Important Notice

This is an unofficial educational project and is not affiliated with n8n GmbH.

This skill content is generated based on the following resources:

• n8n node type definitions (Sustainable Use License)
• n8n official documentation (MIT License)
• n8n-mcp project architecture (MIT License)

For detailed attribution information, please refer to the ATTRIBUTIONS.md file in the project.

About n8n

n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform developed and maintained by n8n GmbH.

• Official website: https://n8n.io
• Documentation: https://docs.n8n.io
• Source code: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
• License: Sustainable Use License

When using n8n software, you must comply with n8n's license terms. See: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/LICENSE.md