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N8n Dispatch
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enchantedmotorcycle
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install n8n-dispatch
Description
Forwards user requests labeled state, action, or historical with text prompts to a configured n8n_dispatch MCP service and returns its response.
Usage Guidance
This skill simply forwards the supplied requestType and text to whatever n8n endpoint you register with mcporter. Before using it: (1) only register trusted n8n endpoints (prefer HTTPS and authenticated endpoints), (2) review the n8n workflow to ensure it won't leak or store sensitive data, (3) avoid sending secrets or credentials in prompts, and (4) consider using a local or internal n8n instance rather than a public URL. The skill's package lacks a homepage or provenance metadata — if you need stronger assurance, ask the publisher for source code or documentation before enabling it in production.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: n8n-dispatch
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is designed to forward user input to a user-configured external n8n service, which inherently involves network communication. However, the `commands.yaml` script constructs a JSON payload by directly embedding the user-provided `text` argument (`$prompt`) into a shell string without proper JSON escaping. This vulnerability could allow a malicious user to craft a `prompt` that alters the JSON structure sent to the n8n service (JSON injection), potentially leading to unexpected behavior or security bypasses on the downstream service. While not a direct attack on the OpenClaw agent's host, it represents a risky handling of user input.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name and SKILL.md describe forwarding requests to an n8n workflow. The included commands.yaml only builds a small JSON payload and calls the configured mcporter service. No unexpected credentials, binaries, or unrelated capabilities are requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are narrowly scoped to: register an MCP service URL and call it with two fields (requestType and text). However, the skill will forward whatever the user supplies to the configured endpoint; this can leak sensitive input if users send secrets or private data in prompts.
Install Mechanism
This is instruction-only (no install spec, no code files beyond small YAML and markdown). Nothing is written to disk or downloaded by the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials. It does require you to register an mcporter service URL (which may require separate auth) — any credentials for that endpoint would be external to the skill and reasonable for the stated integration.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true or elevated privileges and is user-invocable only. It does not modify other skills or system-wide configuration by itself.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install n8n-dispatch - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/n8n-dispatch - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of n8n-dispatch skill:
- Bridges OpenClaw with your existing n8n‑dispatch service using mcporter.
- Adds a single `dispatch` command that forwards a `requestType` and user prompt to the MCP service.
- Supports request types: `state`, `action`, and `historical`.
- Returns processed responses from your n8n workflow directly in OpenClaw.
- Includes configuration guidance and usage examples.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N8n Dispatch?
Forwards user requests labeled state, action, or historical with text prompts to a configured n8n_dispatch MCP service and returns its response. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1690 downloads so far.
How do I install N8n Dispatch?
Run "/install n8n-dispatch" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is N8n Dispatch free?
Yes, N8n Dispatch is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does N8n Dispatch support?
N8n Dispatch is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created N8n Dispatch?
It is built and maintained by enchantedmotorcycle (@enchantedmotorcycle); the current version is v1.0.0.
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