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n8n-workflow
Automate document workflows with n8n - 7800+ workflow templates
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific n8n workflow templates and integration patterns that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires docker, jinja2, openpyxl, python-docx, python-pptx, reportlab installed locally. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-01-31. 363 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
N8N Workflow Skill Overview This skill enables document workflow automation using n8n - the most popular workflow automation platform with 7800+ community templates. Chain document operations, integrate with 400+ apps, and build complex document pipelines. How to Use 1. Describe what you want to accomplish 2. Provide any required input data or files 3. I'll execute the appropriate operations Example prompts: "Automate PDF → OCR → Translation → Email workflow" "Watch folder for new contracts → Review → Notify Slack" "Daily report generation from multiple data sources" "Batch document processing with conditional logic" Domain Knowledge n8n Fundamentals n8n uses a node-based workflow approach: Key Node Types Type Examples Use Case ------ ---------- ---------- Triggers Webhook, Schedule, File Watcher Start workflow Document Read PDF, Write DOCX, OCR Process files Transform Code, Set, Merge Manipulate data Output Email, Slack, Google Drive Deliver results Workflow Example: Contract Review Pipeline Self-Hosting vs Cloud Option Pros Cons -------- ------ ------ Self-hosted Free, full control, data privacy Maintenance required n8n Cloud No setup, auto-updates Costs at scale Best Practices 1. Start with existing templates, customize as needed 2. Use error handling nodes for reliability 3. Store credentials securely with n8n's credential manager 4. Test workflows with sample data before production Installation Resources n8n Repository Claude Office Skills Hub
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills claude-office-skills/n8n-workflow