What problem does the OAuth Token Automation skill solve?

It prevents n8n workflows from breaking when short-lived OAuth access tokens (typically 1 hour) expire by automating the refresh process using long-lived refresh tokens.

What is the 'Hybrid Mode' mentioned in the documentation?

Hybrid Mode uses a scheduled update as the primary method but includes a real-time refresh fallback if an API call returns an authentication error, ensuring maximum reliability.

How secure is this token management method?

It follows security best practices by recommending the storage of sensitive refresh tokens in environment variables rather than hardcoding them into workflow files.

Does this skill require manual coding?

The skill provides ready-to-use JavaScript snippets for n8n Code Nodes, making it easy to implement automated refreshes within your existing workflows.

Can I use this with Google and YouTube APIs?

Yes, this skill includes specific implementation patterns and endpoints optimized for Google, YouTube, and other OAuth 2.0 providers.

OAuth Token Automation

Name: OAuth Token Automation
Author: aixier

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生産性とワークフロー

Automates OAuth token refreshes and credential management for n8n workflows to ensure uninterrupted integration with Google, YouTube, and Facebook APIs.

概要

The OAuth Token Automation skill provides standardized patterns and implementation logic for handling OAuth 2.0 token expiration within n8n automation environments. It offers three distinct strategies—Real-Time Refresh, Scheduled Updates via n8n API, and Hybrid Mode—to maintain continuous connectivity with services like YouTube and Google without manual intervention. By integrating robust error handling and token rotation best practices, it prevents workflow downtime typically caused by short-lived 1-hour access tokens, making it essential for production-grade automation.

主な機能

Secure environment variable-based credential management
Scheduled credential updates via n8n API
Automated real-time OAuth token refreshing
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Hybrid authentication fallback strategies
Domain-specific patterns for Google and YouTube API integration

ユースケース

Maintaining production n8n workflows that run on long-term schedules
Standardizing authentication logic across a multi-workflow monorepo
Automating YouTube or Google API interactions without manual re-authorization

概要

主な機能

Secure environment variable-based credential management
Scheduled credential updates via n8n API
Automated real-time OAuth token refreshing
0 GitHub stars
Hybrid authentication fallback strategies
Domain-specific patterns for Google and YouTube API integration

ユースケース

Maintaining production n8n workflows that run on long-term schedules
Standardizing authentication logic across a multi-workflow monorepo
Automating YouTube or Google API interactions without manual re-authorization