Can this skill fix errors automatically?

It provides expert guidance and explains n8n's auto-sanitization system which fixes common operator issues, but complex logical errors require guided manual fixes.

How do I handle false positives in n8n validation?

The skill helps identify when warnings like 'missing error handling' can be safely ignored in development versus when they must be fixed for production stability.

Does this skill handle entire workflows or just single nodes?

It supports both individual node validation and full workflow structural analysis, including checking for broken connections and circular dependencies.

What is the recommended validation profile for n8n?

The 'runtime' profile is recommended for most use cases as it provides a balanced check that catches real errors before deployment without being overly restrictive.

How many validation cycles should I expect during development?

Iterative validation is normal; users typically experience 2-3 cycles of validating and fixing before a node or workflow is completely valid.

n8n Validation Expert

Name: n8n Validation Expert
Author: thanhtoan105

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Productivity & Workflow

Interprets and resolves n8n workflow validation errors through iterative analysis and expert fixing guidance.

About

The n8n Validation Expert is a specialized skill designed to streamline the development of n8n automation workflows by demystifying complex validation feedback. It provides actionable guidance for resolving structural errors, type mismatches, and expression issues across various validation profiles like runtime and ai-friendly. By automating the interpretation of the 'validate-fix-validate' loop, it helps users quickly move from broken node configurations to production-ready deployments while intelligently identifying and managing false positives in the validation process.

Key Features

Intelligent error interpretation for missing fields, type mismatches, and invalid expressions
Multi-profile validation support including runtime, minimal, strict, and ai-friendly modes
1 GitHub stars
Automatic sanitization guidance for binary and unary operator structure issues
Workflow-wide structure analysis to identify broken connections and circular dependencies
Strategic advice for distinguishing between critical errors and ignorable false positives

Use Cases

Optimizing workflow efficiency by following best-practice validation suggestions
Debugging complex node configurations before deploying an automation to production
Resolving expression syntax errors and broken references in large-scale n8n workflows

About

Key Features

Intelligent error interpretation for missing fields, type mismatches, and invalid expressions
Multi-profile validation support including runtime, minimal, strict, and ai-friendly modes
1 GitHub stars
Automatic sanitization guidance for binary and unary operator structure issues
Workflow-wide structure analysis to identify broken connections and circular dependencies
Strategic advice for distinguishing between critical errors and ignorable false positives

Use Cases

Optimizing workflow efficiency by following best-practice validation suggestions
Debugging complex node configurations before deploying an automation to production
Resolving expression syntax errors and broken references in large-scale n8n workflows