Can I use this for Change Data Capture (CDC)?

Yes, it includes patterns for detecting database changes (e.g., in PostgreSQL) and streaming those events to Kafka topics using n8n cron triggers and function nodes.

Can this skill help with Kafka authentication in n8n?

Yes, it provides detailed guidance on configuring SASL/SSL mechanisms and managing credentials securely using environment variables within n8n.

Does it help with message deduplication?

Yes, it offers idempotency strategies using Redis or database checks to ensure that Kafka messages are not processed multiple times in the event of retries.

Does it support Dead Letter Queues (DLQ)?

Absolutely, the skill includes specific workflow patterns for catching execution errors and routing failed messages to dedicated DLQ topics for manual inspection or reprocessing.

How does it handle large volumes of Kafka messages?

The skill provides strategies for performance optimization, including enabling message batching in the Kafka Trigger and using parallel processing through consumer groups.

n8n Kafka Workflow Expert

Name: n8n Kafka Workflow Expert
Author: anton-abyzov

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines the design and implementation of event-driven n8n workflows integrated with Apache Kafka for scalable automation.

About

This skill provides deep technical expertise for integrating n8n with Apache Kafka, enabling developers to build resilient, high-performance event-driven architectures. It covers the full lifecycle of workflow development, from configuring producer and trigger nodes to implementing complex patterns such as Dead Letter Queues (DLQ), Change Data Capture (CDC), and message deduplication. Whether you are enriching real-time data streams via HTTP APIs or managing parallel processing with consumer groups, this skill offers the specific patterns and best practices needed to ensure reliable no-code/low-code event processing.

Key Features

Change Data Capture (CDC) workflow design for database synchronization
Expert Kafka Node configuration (Trigger and Producer)
13 GitHub stars
Best practices for secure credential management and environment variables
Implementation of resilient Retry and Dead Letter Queue (DLQ) patterns
Performance optimization via batching and parallel consumer groups

Use Cases

Streaming database changes to downstream services using n8n-based CDC patterns.
Implementing automated error handling and exponential backoff for mission-critical message processing.
Building real-time data enrichment pipelines using Kafka events and external HTTP APIs.

About

Key Features

Change Data Capture (CDC) workflow design for database synchronization
Expert Kafka Node configuration (Trigger and Producer)
13 GitHub stars
Best practices for secure credential management and environment variables
Implementation of resilient Retry and Dead Letter Queue (DLQ) patterns
Performance optimization via batching and parallel consumer groups

Use Cases

Streaming database changes to downstream services using n8n-based CDC patterns.
Implementing automated error handling and exponential backoff for mission-critical message processing.
Building real-time data enrichment pipelines using Kafka events and external HTTP APIs.