n8n MCP Workflow Expert

About

The n8n-mcp-tools-expert skill acts as a comprehensive master guide for building, managing, and validating n8n workflows via Claude. It optimizes the development process by steering users toward high-success tools like get_node_essentials, clarifying complex nodeType naming conventions, and implementing smart validation profiles. Whether you are searching through the library of over 2,600 templates or performing iterative workflow updates, this skill ensures configuration accuracy and reduces common errors in node connectivity and parameter formatting.

Key Features

• Detailed troubleshooting for nodeType format mismatches and prefix errors.
• Advanced workflow validation using runtime, AI-friendly, and strict profiles.
• Expert node discovery and selection guidance across 500+ node types.
• Access to a library of 2,653 real-world workflow templates.
• Smart parameter mapping for multi-branch nodes like IF and Switch.
• 81 GitHub stars

Use Cases

• Validating n8n node configurations to ensure production-ready deployments.
• Designing complex multi-branch automations with semantic branch and case parameters.
• Iteratively building and updating workflows using partial update operations and auto-sanitization.