n8n-skills plugin
Skills and hooks for building n8n workflows through the n8n-mcp server: expressions, nodes, validation, AI agents, self-hosting
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- MIT
Broad access
Why this level
- Through n8n-mcp the agent creates and edits workflows and credentials in a live n8n
- The self-hosting skill configures a server and generates secrets
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add plugins/n8n-skillsDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewBroad accessThe tool can change data, run commands or handle secrets.
- Through n8n-mcp the agent creates and edits workflows and credentials in a live n8n
- The self-hosting skill configures a server and generates secrets
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
The plugin teaches the agent to build n8n workflows correctly with the author's n8n-mcp server. Skills cover expression syntax, finding and configuring nodes, five workflow patterns, interpreting validation errors, JavaScript and Python in Code nodes, the Code Tool node for AI agents, error handling, binary data, sub-workflows and AI agent design. A multi-instance skill helps avoid writing secrets to the wrong instance, and a self-hosting skill deploys n8n on a server with Docker Compose behind Caddy. Hooks in Claude Code and Codex surface the right skill before high-impact MCP calls.
Who it is for. For automation builders and developers who have agents build n8n workflows.
Good fit when
- The agent builds an n8n workflow and gets stuck on validation errors
- You need an n8n AI agent wired with tools and memory
- You want self-hosted n8n on a VPS with HTTPS and backups
Not a fit when
- You do not use n8n
- You will not run the n8n-mcp server, which most skills rely on
Example request
Build and validate a workflow where a webhook receives a lead and posts it to SlackLimitations
Requires the n8n-mcp MCP server, plus API access to your n8n instance for workflow management. Hooks run only in the Claude Code or Codex plugin install. All content is in English.
How to disable. Uninstall the n8n-mcp-skills plugin via /plugin or remove the skill folders from ~/.claude/skills.
FAQ
Do the skills work on claude.ai?
Yes, individual skills can be uploaded as ZIPs, but without the hooks that surface skills at call time.
Does the self-hosting skill apply to n8n Cloud?
No, it only deploys to your own Linux server in single or queue mode.
Discussion
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Comparison with similar tools
Entries that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Entry | Official | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n-skills (this entry) | no | 6,545 | |
| n8n Workflows: the Zie619 collection | no | 57,116 | 4,343 workflows with search and Docker |
| Awesome n8n Templates | no | 26,157 | 280 templates in topic folders |
README in short
The README describes fourteen skills with triggers and key topics, a router skill and a hooks layer using SessionStart, PreToolUse and PostToolUse. Install as a Claude Code plugin, through the marketplace, by manual copy or as ZIPs for claude.ai. Sample prompts show which skill fires. MIT licensed.