czlonkowski/n8n-skills

n8n-skills

Expert Claude Code skills for building flawless n8n workflows using the n8n-mcp MCP server

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🎯 What is this?

This repository contains 8 complementary Claude Code skills that teach AI assistants how to build production-ready n8n workflows using the n8n-mcp MCP server.

Why These Skills Exist

Building n8n workflows programmatically can be challenging. Common issues include:

• Using MCP tools incorrectly or inefficiently
• Getting stuck in validation error loops
• Not knowing which workflow patterns to use
• Misconfiguring nodes and their dependencies

These skills solve these problems by teaching Claude:

• ✅ Correct n8n expression syntax ({{}} patterns)
• ✅ How to use n8n-mcp tools effectively
• ✅ Proven workflow patterns from real-world usage
• ✅ Validation error interpretation and fixing
• ✅ Operation-aware node configuration

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📚 The 8 Skills

1. n8n Expression Syntax

Teaches correct n8n expression syntax and common patterns.

Activates when: Writing expressions, using {{}} syntax, accessing $json/$node variables, troubleshooting expression errors.

Key Features:

• Core variables ($json, $node, $now, $env)
• Critical gotcha: Webhook data is under $json.body
• Common mistakes catalog with fixes
• When NOT to use expressions (Code nodes!)

2. n8n MCP Tools Expert (HIGHEST PRIORITY)

Expert guide for using n8n-mcp MCP tools effectively.

Activates when: Searching for nodes, validating configurations, accessi