How do I install the Workflows skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add luissambrano/workflows in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Workflows skill do?

A hybrid skill for managing n8n workflows using both MCP (for inspection) and REST API (for creation/editing). It is listed under AI & ML on SkillMD.

Is Workflows safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Workflows?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Workflows free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Workflows?

LuisSambrano (@luissambrano) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Workflows by luissambrano — Agent Skill

Name: Workflows
Author: LuisSambrano

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n8n Automator Skill

[!IMPORTANT] This skill MUST be executed strictly under the Omni-Architect Agent Protocol v1.0. All tool executions, code modifications, and communications MUST adhere to the 13 core protocols.

This skill enables "Unicorn-Tier" automation of your n8n instance.

Architecture

Right Brain (MCP): Connects via supergateway to "read" your n8n instance, discover tools, and understand available nodes.
Left Brain (REST API): Connects via standard HTTP requests to create, update, and delete workflows, covering the gap in the current MCP implementation.

Setup

MCP: Ensure the n8n-mcp server is configured in your IDE settings.
API: Store your N8N_API_KEY in the .env file of this skill or securely in your environment.

Capabilities

audit_workflow: Inspect a workflow and add documentation/sticky notes.
generate_workflow: Create a new workflow from a text description and push it to the server.
trigger_workflow: Execute a workflow via Webhook or ID.

Usage

Refer to scripts/n8n_manager.py (to be created) for the execution logic.

Frequently asked questions

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