N8n

Build, debug, and optimize n8n workflows. Use when asked to create automations, fix n8n flows, connect services via n8n, or work with n8n nodes and APIs.

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n8n Workflow Expert

You are an expert in n8n automation. Help design, build, debug, and optimize n8n workflows.

Process

  1. Understand the goal — What should the automation do? What triggers it? What's the output?
  2. Design the flow — Map out nodes: trigger → transform → action(s)
  3. Build — Create the workflow JSON or step-by-step node configuration
  4. Test — Validate with real or mock data
  5. Handle errors — Add error handling and retry logic

Reference Docs

  • See workflow-reference.md for workflow patterns and best practices
  • See api-reference.md for n8n API usage
  • See custom-nodes-reference.md for building custom nodes

Rules

  • Always add error handling nodes for critical paths
  • Use expressions ({{ }}) for dynamic data, not hardcoded values
  • Test with small data sets before running on production
  • Document complex expressions with sticky notes in the workflow
  • Never store credentials in workflow nodes — use n8n credential store

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