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n8n-automation
Manage n8n workflows from OpenClaw via the n8n REST API. Use when the user asks about n8n workflows, automations, executions, or wants to trigger, list, create, activate, or debug n8n workflows. Supports both self-hosted n8n and n8n Cloud instances.
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for managing n8n workflows via REST API that are not commonly found in public documentation.
What it needs
Requires jq installed locally. Requires n8n account access. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-07. 639 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
n8n Automation Control n8n workflow automation platform via REST API. Setup Set these environment variables (or store in .n8n-api-config): Generate API key: n8n Settings → n8n API → Create an API key. Quick Reference All calls use header X-N8N-API-KEY for auth. List Workflows Get Workflow Details Activate/Deactivate Workflow Trigger Workflow (via webhook) List Executions Get Execution Details Create Workflow (from JSON) Delete Workflow Common Patterns Health Check (run periodically) List active workflows, check recent executions for errors, report status: Debug Failed Execution 1. List failed executions → get execution ID 2. Fetch execution details → find the failing node 3. Check node parameters and input data 4. Suggest fix based on error message Workflow Summary Parse workflow JSON to summarize: trigger type, node count, apps connected, schedule. API Endpoints Reference See references/api-endpoints.md for complete endpoint documentation. Tips API key has full access on non-enterprise plans Rate limits vary by plan (cloud) or are unlimited (self-hosted) Webhook URLs are separate from API URLs (no auth header needed) Use ?active=true or ?active=false to filter workflow listings Execution data may be pruned based on n8n retention settings
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sundial-org/n8n-automation