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n8n ops
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Saman Salari
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· v1.0.1
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/install n8n-ops
Description
Autonomous n8n workflow automation agent — create, debug, monitor & optimize n8n workflows via natural language using the REST API. Supports AI/LangChain pip...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent with its purpose, but the API key you supply is powerful — it can read and change workflows, executions, and credential metadata. Only install if you trust the skill and the environment. Recommendations: use a least-privilege or staging API key (not a production admin key), ensure N8N_BASE_URL points to the intended instance, review any workflow JSON the skill proposes before deployment, require human confirmation for activate/delete operations, rotate or revoke the key if you stop using the skill, and monitor n8n audit logs for unexpected changes.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: n8n-ops
Version: 1.0.1
The n8n-ops skill bundle is a legitimate administrative toolset designed to manage n8n automation workflows via the official REST API. It provides comprehensive documentation, including a node catalog (node-catalog.md) and API references (api-reference.md), to ensure the agent operates within the n8n ecosystem correctly. Crucially, SKILL.md includes explicit safety guardrails that forbid the exfiltration or logging of the N8N_API_KEY and require human confirmation for destructive actions like deleting workflows, demonstrating a clear focus on secure and authorized automation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the declared requirements: it uses n8n's REST API so requiring N8N_API_KEY and N8N_BASE_URL plus curl/jq is expected and proportionate. Binaries and env vars align with the described capabilities (create/read/update/delete workflows, executions, credentials).
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to call the n8n REST API (curl or web_fetch) and to use browser for UI guidance; it does not ask to read unrelated files or environment variables. Note: the instructions grant the agent authority to read and modify workflows and executions via the provided API key — the doc includes guardrails (confirm before destructive or production actions) but those are operational rules, not enforced technical constraints.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files — lowest install risk. The skill does not download or install packages.
Credentials
Only two env vars are required (N8N_API_KEY, N8N_BASE_URL) and the primaryEnv is correctly set to N8N_API_KEY. These are necessary and sufficient for the advertised functionality. Reminder: an N8N_API_KEY typically grants read/write control over workflows and executions, so it is high privilege relative to the instance.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false, no required config paths, and no instructions to modify other skills or system-wide settings. The skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default) but that is not by itself a red flag.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install n8n-ops - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/n8n-ops - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Added explicit configuration details for required environment variables `N8N_API_KEY` and `N8N_BASE_URL`, including a quick-reference table and clearer setup requirements.
- Expanded the "Safety" section with stronger guardrails on destructive actions (delete, activate, deactivate), credential handling best practices, and API key scoping recommendations.
- Updated `metadata` to list `N8N_BASE_URL` as a required environment variable for improved clarity.
- Improved organization and readability for configuration and usage protocols, making responsibilities, prerequisites, and security measures more accessible to users.
v1.0.0
n8n-ops 1.0.0 — Initial Release
- Launches an autonomous agent for n8n workflow automation via natural language and n8n REST API.
- Supports end-to-end workflow management: creation, debugging, monitoring, and optimization.
- Integrates AI/LangChain pipelines and advanced execution monitoring tools.
- Includes credential management, health checks, and a suite of slash commands for common operations.
- Enforces strong safety, validation, and operational protocols for reliable workflow automation.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is n8n ops?
Autonomous n8n workflow automation agent — create, debug, monitor & optimize n8n workflows via natural language using the REST API. Supports AI/LangChain pip... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 575 downloads so far.
How do I install n8n ops?
Run "/install n8n-ops" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is n8n ops free?
Yes, n8n ops is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does n8n ops support?
n8n ops is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created n8n ops?
It is built and maintained by Saman Salari (@samansalari); the current version is v1.0.1.
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