N8N Node Configuration
Automates N8N workflow setup by generating configurations based on your requirements, saving time and ensuring consistent workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add shortknife-n8n-node-configuration npx -- -y @trustedskills/shortknife-n8n-node-configuration
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shortknife-n8n-node-configuration": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/shortknife-n8n-node-configuration"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to configure nodes within an n8n workflow. It enables automated creation and modification of n8n workflows, streamlining repetitive tasks and integrating with other systems. Specifically, it can set node properties like API URLs, data mappings, and authentication details directly from the agent’s instructions.
When to use it
- Automate routine workflow setup: Quickly create new n8n workflows based on a template or specific requirements.
- Dynamic configuration of integrations: Adjust API endpoints and credentials in n8n nodes without manual intervention.
- Data transformation pipeline management: Modify data mapping rules within n8n nodes to adapt to changing data structures.
- Automated testing & deployment: Configure test workflows with specific parameters for automated validation.
Key capabilities
- Node property configuration
- Workflow automation
- API integration
- Data mapping modification
Example prompts
- "Create an n8n workflow that sends emails using the SMTP node, configure the host to 'smtp.example.com' and port 587."
- "Modify the HTTP Request node in my existing workflow to use the API endpoint 'https://api.example.com/data'."
- "Update the data mapping in the Function node to map the 'firstName' field to the 'user_name' property."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires an active n8n instance and appropriate permissions to modify workflows.
- The agent needs sufficient context about the workflow structure (node names, existing properties) for accurate configuration.
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