Why does this skill mention two different nodeType formats?

n8n uses the short prefix (nodes-base.*) for discovery and validation, while workflow creation tools require the full prefix (n8n-nodes-base.*) for compatibility.

What does the auto-sanitization feature do?

It automatically repairs common structural issues, such as missing metadata or incorrect operator formats, every time a workflow is updated.

What is the benefit of using get_node_essentials over get_node_info?

get_node_essentials provides a focused 5KB payload with a 91.7% success rate, whereas get_node_info returns over 100KB and has a 20% failure rate.

Do I need an n8n API key to use these tools?

Discovery, validation, and template searching are always available. However, creating or updating live workflows requires a valid N8N_API_URL and N8N_API_KEY.

How do 'smart parameters' improve workflow building?

They allow you to use readable semantic names like 'branch: true' or 'case: 0' instead of confusing numerical source indices when connecting nodes.

n8n MCP Workflow Expert

Name: n8n MCP Workflow Expert
Author: thanhtoan105

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Productivity & Workflow

Facilitates seamless n8n workflow creation, node discovery, and configuration validation within Claude Code.

About

This skill serves as a comprehensive master guide for the n8n-mcp MCP server, empowering developers to build, debug, and optimize complex automated workflows directly within Claude. It provides deep technical insights into over 40 specialized tools, offering precise guidance on node discovery, iterative workflow management, and multi-profile configuration validation to ensure production-grade reliability. By automating technical hurdles like node parameter mapping and error sanitization, it significantly accelerates the development cycle for n8n-based integrations and business process automations.

Key Features

Multi-profile configuration validation ranging from minimal to strict
Iterative workflow management and partial update capabilities
Smart parameter handling for semantic branching and complex logic
1 GitHub stars
Advanced node discovery with success-optimized property mapping
Instant access to a library of over 2,650 real-world workflow templates

Use Cases

Developing multi-step Slack and communication bots with conditional logic
Building automated lead generation and CRM synchronization pipelines
Troubleshooting and fixing broken production workflows via automated validation

About

Key Features

Multi-profile configuration validation ranging from minimal to strict
Iterative workflow management and partial update capabilities
Smart parameter handling for semantic branching and complex logic
1 GitHub stars
Advanced node discovery with success-optimized property mapping
Instant access to a library of over 2,650 real-world workflow templates

Use Cases

Developing multi-step Slack and communication bots with conditional logic
Building automated lead generation and CRM synchronization pipelines
Troubleshooting and fixing broken production workflows via automated validation