N8N Security Testing
Helps with security, testing as part of implementing security and authentication workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add n8n-security-testing npx -- -y @trustedskills/n8n-security-testing
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-security-testing": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/n8n-security-testing"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The n8n-security-testing skill enables AI agents to automatically scan and evaluate the security posture of n8n workflow automations. It identifies misconfigurations, exposed credentials, and potential vulnerabilities within your automation logic before they can be exploited.
When to use it
- Before deploying a new n8n workflow to production environments.
- After modifying existing workflows that handle sensitive data or external API connections.
- During routine security audits of automated business processes.
- When integrating third-party nodes that may introduce unknown risks.
Key capabilities
- Automated vulnerability scanning for n8n instances.
- Detection of hardcoded secrets and API keys in workflow definitions.
- Analysis of node configurations for insecure settings.
- Identification of unauthorized external service integrations.
Example prompts
- "Scan my current n8n workflows for any exposed API credentials or weak authentication methods."
- "Run a security audit on the 'Customer Onboarding' workflow and report any misconfigurations."
- "Check if any nodes in my automation are connecting to unencrypted endpoints."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your n8n instance is accessible for scanning, as the agent needs network permissions to inspect workflows. This skill complements but does not replace manual security reviews or penetration testing by human experts.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.