feat: Add n8n-code-javascript skill (Skill #6)

Complete expert guidance for writing JavaScript in n8n Code nodes.

Files added (6 skill files + 5 evaluations):
- SKILL.md (699 lines) - Quick start, mode selection, data access overview
- DATA_ACCESS.md (782 lines) - Complete data access patterns
- COMMON_PATTERNS.md (1,110 lines) - 10 production-tested patterns
- ERROR_PATTERNS.md (763 lines) - Top 5 errors covering 62%+ of failures
- BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md (764 lines) - Complete built-in function reference
- README.md (350 lines) - Skill metadata and overview

Total: 4,468 lines across 6 files + 5 evaluation scenarios

Key features:
- Data access patterns: $input.all(), $input.first(), $input.item
- Critical gotcha highlighted: Webhook data under .body
- Return format emphasized: [{json: {...}}]
- Top 5 error patterns with solutions (38%, 8%, 5%, 6% of failures)
- 10 production-tested patterns (multi-source aggregation, regex filtering, etc.)
- Complete built-in function reference ($helpers.httpRequest, DateTime, $jmespath)
- Mode selection guide (All Items vs Each Item)

Evaluations (5):
- eval-001: Webhook body gotcha (most common mistake)
- eval-002: Return format error (missing array wrapper)
- eval-003: HTTP requests with $helpers.httpRequest()
- eval-004: Aggregation pattern with reduce()
- eval-005: Expression syntax confusion (using {{}} in code)

Documentation updates:
- README.md: Updated from 5 to 7 skills
- plugin.json: Added code/javascript/python keywords
- marketplace.json: Updated description to reflect 7 skills

Ready for: Production use

🤖 Generated with Claude Code
Conceived by Romuald Członkowski - https://www.aiadvisors.pl/en

.claude-plugin/marketplace.json

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
     {
       "name": "n8n-mcp-skills",
       "source": "./",
-      "description": "Complete bundle: 5 expert skills for building flawless n8n workflows using n8n-mcp MCP server. Includes skills for expression syntax, MCP tools usage, workflow patterns, validation, and node configuration.",
+      "description": "Complete bundle: 7 expert skills for building flawless n8n workflows using n8n-mcp MCP server. Includes skills for expression syntax, MCP tools usage, workflow patterns, validation, node configuration, JavaScript code, and Python code.",
       "version": "1.0.0",
       "author": {
         "name": "Romuald Członkowski",
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@
         "automation",
         "validation",
         "expressions",
+        "code",
+        "javascript",
+        "python",
         "skills"
       ],
       "homepage": "https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-skills",

.claude-plugin/plugin.json

@@ -13,7 +13,10 @@
     "automation",
     "mcp",
     "validation",
-    "expressions"
+    "expressions",
+    "code",
+    "javascript",
+    "python"
   ],
   "repository": "https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-skills",
   "homepage": "https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-skills"

README.md

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ These skills solve these problems by teaching Claude:
 
 ---
 
-## 📚 The 5 Skills
+## 📚 The 7 Skills
 
 ### 1. **n8n Expression Syntax**
 Teaches correct n8n expression syntax and common patterns.
@@ -90,6 +90,32 @@ Operation-aware node configuration guidance.
 - AI connection types (8 types for AI Agent workflows)
 - Common configuration patterns
 
+### 6. **n8n Code JavaScript**
+Write effective JavaScript code in n8n Code nodes.
+
+**Activates when**: Writing JavaScript in Code nodes, troubleshooting Code node errors, making HTTP requests with $helpers, working with dates.
+
+**Key Features**:
+- Data access patterns ($input.all(), $input.first(), $input.item)
+- **Critical gotcha**: Webhook data under `$json.body`
+- Correct return format: `[{json: {...}}]`
+- Built-in functions ($helpers.httpRequest(), DateTime, $jmespath())
+- Top 5 error patterns with solutions (covering 62%+ of failures)
+- 10 production-tested patterns
+
+### 7. **n8n Code Python**
+Write Python code in n8n Code nodes with proper limitations awareness.
+
+**Activates when**: Writing Python in Code nodes, need to know Python limitations, working with standard library.
+
+**Key Features**:
+- **Important**: Use JavaScript for 95% of use cases
+- Python data access (_input, _json, _node)
+- **Critical limitation**: No external libraries (requests, pandas, numpy)
+- Standard library reference (json, datetime, re, etc.)
+- Workarounds for missing libraries
+- Common Python patterns for n8n
+
 ---
 
 ## 🚀 Installation
@@ -161,6 +187,12 @@ Skills activate **automatically** when relevant queries are detected:
 
 "How do I configure the HTTP Request node?"
 → Activates: n8n Node Configuration
+
+"How do I access webhook data in a Code node?"
+→ Activates: n8n Code JavaScript
+
+"Can I use pandas in Python Code node?"
+→ Activates: n8n Code Python
 ```
 
 ### Skills Work Together
@@ -170,10 +202,11 @@ When you ask: **"Build and validate a webhook to Slack workflow"**
 1. **n8n Workflow Patterns** identifies webhook processing pattern
 2. **n8n MCP Tools Expert** searches for webhook and Slack nodes
 3. **n8n Node Configuration** guides node setup
-4. **n8n Expression Syntax** helps with data mapping
+4. **n8n Code JavaScript** helps process webhook data with proper .body access
-5. **n8n Validation Expert** validates the final workflow
+5. **n8n Expression Syntax** helps with data mapping in other nodes
+6. **n8n Validation Expert** validates the final workflow
 
-All 5 skills compose seamlessly!
+All skills compose seamlessly!
 
 ---
 
@@ -238,9 +271,10 @@ MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
 
 ## 📊 What's Included
 
-- **5** complementary skills that work together
+- **7** complementary skills that work together
 - **525+** n8n nodes supported
 - **2,653+** workflow templates for examples
+- **10** production-tested Code node patterns
 - **Comprehensive** error catalogs and troubleshooting guides
 
 ---

evaluations/code-javascript/eval-001-webhook-body-gotcha.json

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+{
+  "id": "code-js-001",
+  "skills": ["n8n-code-javascript"],
+  "query": "I'm getting undefined when trying to access data from my webhook in a Code node. My code is: const name = $json.name; const email = $json.email; Why isn't this working?",
+  "expected_behavior": [
+    "Activate n8n-code-javascript skill",
+    "Explain that webhook data is nested under the .body property",
+    "Show correct syntax: $json.body.name and $json.body.email",
+    "Reference DATA_ACCESS.md for webhook structure details",
+    "Mention this is the #1 most common mistake",
+    "Optionally show alternative: const webhookData = $json.body; then access webhookData.name"
+  ],
+  "expected_content": [
+    "webhook data",
+    ".body",
+    "$json.body.name",
+    "DATA_ACCESS.md"
+  ],
+  "priority": "high",
+  "notes": "This is the MOST common mistake. Skill must clearly explain .body nesting."
+}

evaluations/code-javascript/eval-002-return-format-error.json

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "id": "code-js-002",
+  "skills": ["n8n-code-javascript"],
+  "query": "My Code node is showing an error: 'Return value must be an array of objects'. My code returns: return {json: {result: 'success', data: processedData}}; What's wrong?",
+  "expected_behavior": [
+    "Activate n8n-code-javascript skill",
+    "Explain the return format must be an ARRAY of objects",
+    "Show correct syntax: return [{json: {result: 'success', data: processedData}}];",
+    "Note the square brackets [] wrapping the object",
+    "Reference ERROR_PATTERNS.md #3 for detailed explanation",
+    "Show multiple items format as well",
+    "Emphasize this is error #3 in top 5 errors (5% of failures)"
+  ],
+  "expected_content": [
+    "array",
+    "[{json:",
+    "ERROR_PATTERNS.md",
+    "square brackets"
+  ],
+  "priority": "high",
+  "notes": "Return format error is 5% of all failures. Must clearly show array wrapper requirement."
+}

evaluations/code-javascript/eval-003-http-request.json

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+{
+  "id": "code-js-003",
+  "skills": ["n8n-code-javascript"],
+  "query": "How do I make an HTTP API call from inside a JavaScript Code node in n8n? I need to call an external API with authentication.",
+  "expected_behavior": [
+    "Activate n8n-code-javascript skill",
+    "Explain $helpers.httpRequest() built-in function",
+    "Show complete example with method, url, headers",
+    "Include authentication example (Bearer token or API key)",
+    "Show try-catch error handling pattern",
+    "Reference BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md for complete API reference",
+    "Mention this is async, needs await",
+    "Show both GET and POST examples if appropriate"
+  ],
+  "expected_content": [
+    "$helpers.httpRequest",
+    "await",
+    "headers",
+    "Authorization",
+    "BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md",
+    "try-catch"
+  ],
+  "priority": "medium",
+  "notes": "$helpers.httpRequest() is a key built-in function that many users need to learn."
+}

evaluations/code-javascript/eval-004-aggregation-pattern.json

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+{
+  "id": "code-js-004",
+  "skills": ["n8n-code-javascript"],
+  "query": "I need to sum up all the 'amount' values from multiple items in my Code node. How do I access all items and calculate a total?",
+  "expected_behavior": [
+    "Activate n8n-code-javascript skill",
+    "Show $input.all() to get all items",
+    "Demonstrate reduce() function for summing",
+    "Include null handling (item.json.amount || 0)",
+    "Show complete return format with result",
+    "Reference COMMON_PATTERNS.md for aggregation patterns",
+    "Reference DATA_ACCESS.md for $input.all() details",
+    "Emphasize 'Run Once for All Items' mode",
+    "Optionally show additional aggregations (count, average)"
+  ],
+  "expected_content": [
+    "$input.all()",
+    "reduce",
+    "COMMON_PATTERNS.md",
+    "DATA_ACCESS.md",
+    "All Items"
+  ],
+  "priority": "high",
+  "notes": "Aggregation is a very common use case. Tests understanding of $input.all() and array methods."
+}

evaluations/code-javascript/eval-005-expression-syntax-confusion.json

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+{
+  "id": "code-js-005",
+  "skills": ["n8n-code-javascript"],
+  "query": "I'm trying to access a field in my Code node but it's not working. My code is: const userName = '{{ $json.name }}'; I'm getting the literal string instead of the value. What am I doing wrong?",
+  "expected_behavior": [
+    "Activate n8n-code-javascript skill",
+    "Explain that {{ }} expression syntax does NOT work in Code nodes",
+    "Clarify distinction: {{ }} is for OTHER nodes (Set, IF, HTTP Request)",
+    "Show correct JavaScript syntax: const userName = $json.name;",
+    "Show JavaScript template literals for string interpolation: `Hello ${$json.name}`",
+    "Reference ERROR_PATTERNS.md #2 for detailed explanation",
+    "Emphasize this is error #2 in top 5 errors (8% of failures)",
+    "Provide comparison table of when to use expressions vs JavaScript"
+  ],
+  "expected_content": [
+    "{{ }}",
+    "expression syntax",
+    "JavaScript",
+    "$json.name",
+    "template literals",
+    "ERROR_PATTERNS.md",
+    "backticks"
+  ],
+  "priority": "high",
+  "notes": "Expression syntax confusion is 8% of failures. Critical to understand Code nodes use JavaScript, not expressions."
+}

skills/n8n-code-javascript/BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,764 @@
+# Built-in Functions - JavaScript Code Node
+
+Complete reference for n8n's built-in JavaScript functions and helpers.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+n8n Code nodes provide powerful built-in functions beyond standard JavaScript. This guide covers:
+
+1. **$helpers.httpRequest()** - Make HTTP requests
+2. **DateTime (Luxon)** - Advanced date/time operations
+3. **$jmespath()** - Query JSON structures
+4. **$getWorkflowStaticData()** - Persistent storage
+5. **Standard JavaScript Globals** - Math, JSON, console, etc.
+6. **Available Node.js Modules** - crypto, Buffer, URL
+
+---
+
+## 1. $helpers.httpRequest() - HTTP Requests
+
+Make HTTP requests directly from Code nodes without using HTTP Request node.
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```javascript
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'GET',
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/users'
+});
+
+return [{json: {data: response}}];
+```
+
+### Complete Options
+
+```javascript
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'POST',  // GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, OPTIONS
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/users',
+  headers: {
+    'Authorization': 'Bearer token123',
+    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+    'User-Agent': 'n8n-workflow'
+  },
+  body: {
+    name: 'John Doe',
+    email: 'john@example.com'
+  },
+  qs: {  // Query string parameters
+    page: 1,
+    limit: 10
+  },
+  timeout: 10000,  // Milliseconds (default: no timeout)
+  json: true,  // Auto-parse JSON response (default: true)
+  simple: false,  // Don't throw on HTTP errors (default: true)
+  resolveWithFullResponse: false  // Return only body (default: false)
+});
+```
+
+### GET Request
+
+```javascript
+// Simple GET
+const users = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'GET',
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/users'
+});
+
+return [{json: {users}}];
+```
+
+```javascript
+// GET with query parameters
+const results = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'GET',
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/search',
+  qs: {
+    q: 'javascript',
+    page: 1,
+    per_page: 50
+  }
+});
+
+return [{json: results}];
+```
+
+### POST Request
+
+```javascript
+// POST with JSON body
+const newUser = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'POST',
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/users',
+  headers: {
+    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+    'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + $env.API_KEY
+  },
+  body: {
+    name: $json.body.name,
+    email: $json.body.email,
+    role: 'user'
+  }
+});
+
+return [{json: newUser}];
+```
+
+### PUT/PATCH Request
+
+```javascript
+// Update resource
+const updated = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'PATCH',
+  url: `https://api.example.com/users/${userId}`,
+  body: {
+    name: 'Updated Name',
+    status: 'active'
+  }
+});
+
+return [{json: updated}];
+```
+
+### DELETE Request
+
+```javascript
+// Delete resource
+await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'DELETE',
+  url: `https://api.example.com/users/${userId}`,
+  headers: {
+    'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + $env.API_KEY
+  }
+});
+
+return [{json: {deleted: true, userId}}];
+```
+
+### Authentication Patterns
+
+```javascript
+// Bearer Token
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
+  headers: {
+    'Authorization': `Bearer ${$env.API_TOKEN}`
+  }
+});
+```
+
+```javascript
+// API Key in Header
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
+  headers: {
+    'X-API-Key': $env.API_KEY
+  }
+});
+```
+
+```javascript
+// Basic Auth (manual)
+const credentials = Buffer.from(`${username}:${password}`).toString('base64');
+
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
+  headers: {
+    'Authorization': `Basic ${credentials}`
+  }
+});
+```
+
+### Error Handling
+
+```javascript
+// Handle HTTP errors gracefully
+try {
+  const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+    method: 'GET',
+    url: 'https://api.example.com/users',
+    simple: false  // Don't throw on 4xx/5xx
+  });
+
+  if (response.statusCode >= 200 && response.statusCode < 300) {
+    return [{json: {success: true, data: response.body}}];
+  } else {
+    return [{
+      json: {
+        success: false,
+        status: response.statusCode,
+        error: response.body
+      }
+    }];
+  }
+} catch (error) {
+  return [{
+    json: {
+      success: false,
+      error: error.message
+    }
+  }];
+}
+```
+
+### Full Response Access
+
+```javascript
+// Get full response including headers and status
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
+  resolveWithFullResponse: true
+});
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    statusCode: response.statusCode,
+    headers: response.headers,
+    body: response.body,
+    rateLimit: response.headers['x-ratelimit-remaining']
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. DateTime (Luxon) - Date & Time Operations
+
+n8n includes Luxon for powerful date/time handling. Access via `DateTime` global.
+
+### Current Date/Time
+
+```javascript
+// Current time
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+// Current time in specific timezone
+const nowTokyo = DateTime.now().setZone('Asia/Tokyo');
+
+// Today at midnight
+const today = DateTime.now().startOf('day');
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    iso: now.toISO(),  // "2025-01-20T15:30:00.000Z"
+    formatted: now.toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss'),  // "2025-01-20 15:30:00"
+    unix: now.toSeconds(),  // Unix timestamp
+    millis: now.toMillis()  // Milliseconds since epoch
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Formatting Dates
+
+```javascript
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    isoFormat: now.toISO(),  // ISO 8601: "2025-01-20T15:30:00.000Z"
+    sqlFormat: now.toSQL(),  // SQL: "2025-01-20 15:30:00.000"
+    httpFormat: now.toHTTP(),  // HTTP: "Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT"
+
+    // Custom formats
+    dateOnly: now.toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd'),  // "2025-01-20"
+    timeOnly: now.toFormat('HH:mm:ss'),  // "15:30:00"
+    readable: now.toFormat('MMMM dd, yyyy'),  // "January 20, 2025"
+    compact: now.toFormat('yyyyMMdd'),  // "20250120"
+    withDay: now.toFormat('EEEE, MMMM dd, yyyy'),  // "Monday, January 20, 2025"
+    custom: now.toFormat('dd/MM/yy HH:mm')  // "20/01/25 15:30"
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Parsing Dates
+
+```javascript
+// From ISO string
+const dt1 = DateTime.fromISO('2025-01-20T15:30:00');
+
+// From specific format
+const dt2 = DateTime.fromFormat('01/20/2025', 'MM/dd/yyyy');
+
+// From SQL
+const dt3 = DateTime.fromSQL('2025-01-20 15:30:00');
+
+// From Unix timestamp
+const dt4 = DateTime.fromSeconds(1737384600);
+
+// From milliseconds
+const dt5 = DateTime.fromMillis(1737384600000);
+
+return [{json: {parsed: dt1.toISO()}}];
+```
+
+### Date Arithmetic
+
+```javascript
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // Adding time
+    tomorrow: now.plus({days: 1}).toISO(),
+    nextWeek: now.plus({weeks: 1}).toISO(),
+    nextMonth: now.plus({months: 1}).toISO(),
+    inTwoHours: now.plus({hours: 2}).toISO(),
+
+    // Subtracting time
+    yesterday: now.minus({days: 1}).toISO(),
+    lastWeek: now.minus({weeks: 1}).toISO(),
+    lastMonth: now.minus({months: 1}).toISO(),
+    twoHoursAgo: now.minus({hours: 2}).toISO(),
+
+    // Complex operations
+    in90Days: now.plus({days: 90}).toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd'),
+    in6Months: now.plus({months: 6}).toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd')
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Time Comparisons
+
+```javascript
+const now = DateTime.now();
+const targetDate = DateTime.fromISO('2025-12-31');
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // Comparisons
+    isFuture: targetDate > now,
+    isPast: targetDate < now,
+    isEqual: targetDate.equals(now),
+
+    // Differences
+    daysUntil: targetDate.diff(now, 'days').days,
+    hoursUntil: targetDate.diff(now, 'hours').hours,
+    monthsUntil: targetDate.diff(now, 'months').months,
+
+    // Detailed difference
+    detailedDiff: targetDate.diff(now, ['months', 'days', 'hours']).toObject()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Timezone Operations
+
+```javascript
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // Current timezone
+    local: now.toISO(),
+
+    // Convert to different timezone
+    tokyo: now.setZone('Asia/Tokyo').toISO(),
+    newYork: now.setZone('America/New_York').toISO(),
+    london: now.setZone('Europe/London').toISO(),
+    utc: now.toUTC().toISO(),
+
+    // Get timezone info
+    timezone: now.zoneName,  // "America/Los_Angeles"
+    offset: now.offset,  // Offset in minutes
+    offsetFormatted: now.toFormat('ZZ')  // "+08:00"
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Start/End of Period
+
+```javascript
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    startOfDay: now.startOf('day').toISO(),
+    endOfDay: now.endOf('day').toISO(),
+    startOfWeek: now.startOf('week').toISO(),
+    endOfWeek: now.endOf('week').toISO(),
+    startOfMonth: now.startOf('month').toISO(),
+    endOfMonth: now.endOf('month').toISO(),
+    startOfYear: now.startOf('year').toISO(),
+    endOfYear: now.endOf('year').toISO()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Weekday & Month Info
+
+```javascript
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // Day info
+    weekday: now.weekday,  // 1 = Monday, 7 = Sunday
+    weekdayShort: now.weekdayShort,  // "Mon"
+    weekdayLong: now.weekdayLong,  // "Monday"
+    isWeekend: now.weekday > 5,  // Saturday or Sunday
+
+    // Month info
+    month: now.month,  // 1-12
+    monthShort: now.monthShort,  // "Jan"
+    monthLong: now.monthLong,  // "January"
+
+    // Year info
+    year: now.year,  // 2025
+    quarter: now.quarter,  // 1-4
+    daysInMonth: now.daysInMonth  // 28-31
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. $jmespath() - JSON Querying
+
+Query and transform JSON structures using JMESPath syntax.
+
+### Basic Queries
+
+```javascript
+const data = $input.first().json;
+
+// Extract specific field
+const names = $jmespath(data, 'users[*].name');
+
+// Filter array
+const adults = $jmespath(data, 'users[?age >= `18`]');
+
+// Get specific index
+const firstUser = $jmespath(data, 'users[0]');
+
+return [{json: {names, adults, firstUser}}];
+```
+
+### Advanced Queries
+
+```javascript
+const data = $input.first().json;
+
+// Sort and slice
+const top5 = $jmespath(data, 'users | sort_by(@, &score) | reverse(@) | [0:5]');
+
+// Extract nested fields
+const emails = $jmespath(data, 'users[*].contact.email');
+
+// Multi-field extraction
+const simplified = $jmespath(data, 'users[*].{name: name, email: contact.email}');
+
+// Conditional filtering
+const premium = $jmespath(data, 'users[?subscription.tier == `premium`]');
+
+return [{json: {top5, emails, simplified, premium}}];
+```
+
+### Common Patterns
+
+```javascript
+// Pattern 1: Filter and project
+const query1 = $jmespath(data, 'products[?price > `100`].{name: name, price: price}');
+
+// Pattern 2: Aggregate functions
+const query2 = $jmespath(data, 'sum(products[*].price)');
+const query3 = $jmespath(data, 'max(products[*].price)');
+const query4 = $jmespath(data, 'length(products)');
+
+// Pattern 3: Nested filtering
+const query5 = $jmespath(data, 'categories[*].products[?inStock == `true`]');
+
+return [{json: {query1, query2, query3, query4, query5}}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. $getWorkflowStaticData() - Persistent Storage
+
+Store data that persists across workflow executions.
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```javascript
+// Get static data storage
+const staticData = $getWorkflowStaticData();
+
+// Initialize counter if doesn't exist
+if (!staticData.counter) {
+  staticData.counter = 0;
+}
+
+// Increment counter
+staticData.counter++;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    executionCount: staticData.counter
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Use Cases
+
+```javascript
+// Use Case 1: Rate limiting
+const staticData = $getWorkflowStaticData();
+const now = Date.now();
+
+if (!staticData.lastRun) {
+  staticData.lastRun = now;
+  staticData.runCount = 1;
+} else {
+  const timeSinceLastRun = now - staticData.lastRun;
+
+  if (timeSinceLastRun < 60000) {  // Less than 1 minute
+    return [{json: {error: 'Rate limit: wait 1 minute between runs'}}];
+  }
+
+  staticData.lastRun = now;
+  staticData.runCount++;
+}
+
+return [{json: {allowed: true, totalRuns: staticData.runCount}}];
+```
+
+```javascript
+// Use Case 2: Tracking last processed ID
+const staticData = $getWorkflowStaticData();
+const currentItems = $input.all();
+
+// Get last processed ID
+const lastId = staticData.lastProcessedId || 0;
+
+// Filter only new items
+const newItems = currentItems.filter(item => item.json.id > lastId);
+
+// Update last processed ID
+if (newItems.length > 0) {
+  staticData.lastProcessedId = Math.max(...newItems.map(item => item.json.id));
+}
+
+return newItems;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// Use Case 3: Accumulating results
+const staticData = $getWorkflowStaticData();
+
+if (!staticData.accumulated) {
+  staticData.accumulated = [];
+}
+
+// Add current items to accumulated list
+const currentData = $input.all().map(item => item.json);
+staticData.accumulated.push(...currentData);
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    currentBatch: currentData.length,
+    totalAccumulated: staticData.accumulated.length,
+    allData: staticData.accumulated
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Standard JavaScript Globals
+
+### Math Object
+
+```javascript
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // Rounding
+    rounded: Math.round(3.7),  // 4
+    floor: Math.floor(3.7),  // 3
+    ceil: Math.ceil(3.2),  // 4
+
+    // Min/Max
+    max: Math.max(1, 5, 3, 9, 2),  // 9
+    min: Math.min(1, 5, 3, 9, 2),  // 1
+
+    // Random
+    random: Math.random(),  // 0-1
+    randomInt: Math.floor(Math.random() * 100),  // 0-99
+
+    // Other
+    abs: Math.abs(-5),  // 5
+    sqrt: Math.sqrt(16),  // 4
+    pow: Math.pow(2, 3)  // 8
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### JSON Object
+
+```javascript
+// Parse JSON string
+const jsonString = '{"name": "John", "age": 30}';
+const parsed = JSON.parse(jsonString);
+
+// Stringify object
+const obj = {name: "John", age: 30};
+const stringified = JSON.stringify(obj);
+
+// Pretty print
+const pretty = JSON.stringify(obj, null, 2);
+
+return [{json: {parsed, stringified, pretty}}];
+```
+
+### console Object
+
+```javascript
+// Debug logging (appears in browser console, press F12)
+console.log('Processing items:', $input.all().length);
+console.log('First item:', $input.first().json);
+
+// Other console methods
+console.error('Error message');
+console.warn('Warning message');
+console.info('Info message');
+
+// Continues to return data
+return [{json: {processed: true}}];
+```
+
+### Object Methods
+
+```javascript
+const obj = {name: "John", age: 30, city: "NYC"};
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    keys: Object.keys(obj),  // ["name", "age", "city"]
+    values: Object.values(obj),  // ["John", 30, "NYC"]
+    entries: Object.entries(obj),  // [["name", "John"], ...]
+
+    // Check property
+    hasName: 'name' in obj,  // true
+
+    // Merge objects
+    merged: Object.assign({}, obj, {country: "USA"})
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Array Methods
+
+```javascript
+const arr = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    mapped: arr.map(x => x * 2),  // [2, 4, 6, 8, 10]
+    filtered: arr.filter(x => x > 2),  // [3, 4, 5]
+    reduced: arr.reduce((sum, x) => sum + x, 0),  // 15
+    some: arr.some(x => x > 3),  // true
+    every: arr.every(x => x > 0),  // true
+    find: arr.find(x => x > 3),  // 4
+    includes: arr.includes(3),  // true
+    joined: arr.join(', ')  // "1, 2, 3, 4, 5"
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Available Node.js Modules
+
+### crypto Module
+
+```javascript
+const crypto = require('crypto');
+
+// Hash functions
+const hash = crypto.createHash('sha256')
+  .update('my secret text')
+  .digest('hex');
+
+// MD5 hash
+const md5 = crypto.createHash('md5')
+  .update('my text')
+  .digest('hex');
+
+// Random values
+const randomBytes = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
+
+return [{json: {hash, md5, randomBytes}}];
+```
+
+### Buffer (built-in)
+
+```javascript
+// Base64 encoding
+const encoded = Buffer.from('Hello World').toString('base64');
+
+// Base64 decoding
+const decoded = Buffer.from(encoded, 'base64').toString();
+
+// Hex encoding
+const hex = Buffer.from('Hello').toString('hex');
+
+return [{json: {encoded, decoded, hex}}];
+```
+
+### URL / URLSearchParams
+
+```javascript
+// Parse URL
+const url = new URL('https://example.com/path?param1=value1&param2=value2');
+
+// Build query string
+const params = new URLSearchParams({
+  search: 'query',
+  page: 1,
+  limit: 10
+});
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    host: url.host,
+    pathname: url.pathname,
+    search: url.search,
+    queryString: params.toString()  // "search=query&page=1&limit=10"
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## What's NOT Available
+
+**External npm packages are NOT available:**
+- ❌ axios
+- ❌ lodash
+- ❌ moment (use DateTime/Luxon instead)
+- ❌ request
+- ❌ Any other npm package
+
+**Workaround**: Use $helpers.httpRequest() for HTTP, or add data to workflow via HTTP Request node.
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**Most Useful Built-ins**:
+1. **$helpers.httpRequest()** - API calls without HTTP Request node
+2. **DateTime** - Professional date/time handling
+3. **$jmespath()** - Complex JSON queries
+4. **Math, JSON, Object, Array** - Standard JavaScript utilities
+
+**Common Patterns**:
+- API calls: Use $helpers.httpRequest()
+- Date operations: Use DateTime (Luxon)
+- Data filtering: Use $jmespath() or JavaScript .filter()
+- Persistent data: Use $getWorkflowStaticData()
+- Hashing: Use crypto module
+
+**See Also**:
+- [SKILL.md](SKILL.md) - Overview
+- [COMMON_PATTERNS.md](COMMON_PATTERNS.md) - Real usage examples
+- [ERROR_PATTERNS.md](ERROR_PATTERNS.md) - Error prevention

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+# Data Access Patterns - JavaScript Code Node
+
+Comprehensive guide to accessing data in n8n Code nodes using JavaScript.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+In n8n Code nodes, you access data from previous nodes using built-in variables and methods. Understanding which method to use is critical for correct workflow execution.
+
+**Data Access Priority** (by common usage):
+1. **`$input.all()`** - Most common - Batch operations, aggregations
+2. **`$input.first()`** - Very common - Single item operations
+3. **`$input.item`** - Common - Each Item mode only
+4. **`$node["NodeName"].json`** - Specific node references
+5. **`$json`** - Direct current item (legacy, use `$input` instead)
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 1: $input.all() - Process All Items
+
+**Usage**: Most common pattern for batch processing
+
+**When to use:**
+- Processing multiple records
+- Aggregating data (sum, count, average)
+- Filtering arrays
+- Transforming datasets
+- Comparing items
+- Sorting or ranking
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```javascript
+// Get all items from previous node
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// allItems is an array of objects like:
+// [
+//   {json: {id: 1, name: "Alice"}},
+//   {json: {id: 2, name: "Bob"}}
+// ]
+
+console.log(`Received ${allItems.length} items`);
+
+return allItems;
+```
+
+### Example 1: Filter Active Items
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Filter only active items
+const activeItems = allItems.filter(item => item.json.status === 'active');
+
+return activeItems;
+```
+
+### Example 2: Transform All Items
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Map to new structure
+const transformed = allItems.map(item => ({
+  json: {
+    id: item.json.id,
+    fullName: `${item.json.firstName} ${item.json.lastName}`,
+    email: item.json.email,
+    processedAt: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}));
+
+return transformed;
+```
+
+### Example 3: Aggregate Data
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Calculate total
+const total = allItems.reduce((sum, item) => {
+  return sum + (item.json.amount || 0);
+}, 0);
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    total,
+    count: allItems.length,
+    average: total / allItems.length
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 4: Sort and Limit
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Get top 5 by score
+const topFive = allItems
+  .sort((a, b) => (b.json.score || 0) - (a.json.score || 0))
+  .slice(0, 5);
+
+return topFive.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+```
+
+### Example 5: Group By Category
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Group items by category
+const grouped = {};
+
+for (const item of allItems) {
+  const category = item.json.category || 'Uncategorized';
+
+  if (!grouped[category]) {
+    grouped[category] = [];
+  }
+
+  grouped[category].push(item.json);
+}
+
+// Convert to array format
+return Object.entries(grouped).map(([category, items]) => ({
+  json: {
+    category,
+    items,
+    count: items.length
+  }
+}));
+```
+
+### Example 6: Deduplicate by ID
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Remove duplicates by ID
+const seen = new Set();
+const unique = [];
+
+for (const item of allItems) {
+  const id = item.json.id;
+
+  if (!seen.has(id)) {
+    seen.add(id);
+    unique.push(item);
+  }
+}
+
+return unique;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 2: $input.first() - Get First Item
+
+**Usage**: Very common for single-item operations
+
+**When to use:**
+- Previous node returns single object
+- Working with API responses
+- Getting initial/first data point
+- Configuration or metadata access
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```javascript
+// Get first item from previous node
+const firstItem = $input.first();
+
+// Access the JSON data
+const data = firstItem.json;
+
+console.log('First item:', data);
+
+return [{json: data}];
+```
+
+### Example 1: Process Single API Response
+
+```javascript
+// Get API response (typically single object)
+const response = $input.first().json;
+
+// Extract what you need
+return [{
+  json: {
+    userId: response.data.user.id,
+    userName: response.data.user.name,
+    status: response.status,
+    fetchedAt: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 2: Transform Single Object
+
+```javascript
+const data = $input.first().json;
+
+// Transform structure
+return [{
+  json: {
+    id: data.id,
+    contact: {
+      email: data.email,
+      phone: data.phone
+    },
+    address: {
+      street: data.street,
+      city: data.city,
+      zip: data.zip
+    }
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 3: Validate Single Item
+
+```javascript
+const item = $input.first().json;
+
+// Validation logic
+const isValid = item.email && item.email.includes('@');
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...item,
+    valid: isValid,
+    validatedAt: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 4: Extract Nested Data
+
+```javascript
+const response = $input.first().json;
+
+// Navigate nested structure
+const users = response.data?.users || [];
+
+return users.map(user => ({
+  json: {
+    id: user.id,
+    name: user.profile?.name || 'Unknown',
+    email: user.contact?.email || 'no-email'
+  }
+}));
+```
+
+### Example 5: Combine with Other Methods
+
+```javascript
+// Get first item's data
+const firstData = $input.first().json;
+
+// Use it to filter all items
+const allItems = $input.all();
+const matching = allItems.filter(item =>
+  item.json.category === firstData.targetCategory
+);
+
+return matching;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 3: $input.item - Current Item (Each Item Mode)
+
+**Usage**: Common in "Run Once for Each Item" mode
+
+**When to use:**
+- Mode is set to "Run Once for Each Item"
+- Need to process items independently
+- Per-item API calls or validations
+- Item-specific error handling
+
+**IMPORTANT**: Only use in "Each Item" mode. Will be undefined in "All Items" mode.
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```javascript
+// In "Run Once for Each Item" mode
+const currentItem = $input.item;
+const data = currentItem.json;
+
+console.log('Processing item:', data.id);
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...data,
+    processed: true
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 1: Add Processing Metadata
+
+```javascript
+const item = $input.item;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...item.json,
+    processed: true,
+    processedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+    processingDuration: Math.random() * 1000  // Simulated duration
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 2: Per-Item Validation
+
+```javascript
+const item = $input.item;
+const data = item.json;
+
+// Validate this specific item
+const errors = [];
+
+if (!data.email) errors.push('Email required');
+if (!data.name) errors.push('Name required');
+if (data.age && data.age < 18) errors.push('Must be 18+');
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...data,
+    valid: errors.length === 0,
+    errors: errors.length > 0 ? errors : undefined
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 3: Item-Specific API Call
+
+```javascript
+const item = $input.item;
+const userId = item.json.userId;
+
+// Make API call specific to this item
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'GET',
+  url: `https://api.example.com/users/${userId}/details`
+});
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...item.json,
+    details: response
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 4: Conditional Processing
+
+```javascript
+const item = $input.item;
+const data = item.json;
+
+// Process based on item type
+if (data.type === 'premium') {
+  return [{
+    json: {
+      ...data,
+      discount: 0.20,
+      tier: 'premium'
+    }
+  }];
+} else {
+  return [{
+    json: {
+      ...data,
+      discount: 0.05,
+      tier: 'standard'
+    }
+  }];
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 4: $node - Reference Other Nodes
+
+**Usage**: Less common, but powerful for specific scenarios
+
+**When to use:**
+- Need data from specific named node
+- Combining data from multiple nodes
+- Accessing metadata about workflow execution
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```javascript
+// Get output from specific node
+const webhookData = $node["Webhook"].json;
+const apiData = $node["HTTP Request"].json;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    fromWebhook: webhookData,
+    fromAPI: apiData
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 1: Combine Multiple Sources
+
+```javascript
+// Reference multiple nodes
+const webhook = $node["Webhook"].json;
+const database = $node["Postgres"].json;
+const api = $node["HTTP Request"].json;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    combined: {
+      webhook: webhook.body,
+      dbRecords: database.length,
+      apiResponse: api.status
+    },
+    processedAt: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 2: Compare Across Nodes
+
+```javascript
+const oldData = $node["Get Old Data"].json;
+const newData = $node["Get New Data"].json;
+
+// Compare
+const changes = {
+  added: newData.filter(n => !oldData.find(o => o.id === n.id)),
+  removed: oldData.filter(o => !newData.find(n => n.id === o.id)),
+  modified: newData.filter(n => {
+    const old = oldData.find(o => o.id === n.id);
+    return old && JSON.stringify(old) !== JSON.stringify(n);
+  })
+};
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    changes,
+    summary: {
+      added: changes.added.length,
+      removed: changes.removed.length,
+      modified: changes.modified.length
+    }
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Example 3: Access Node Metadata
+
+```javascript
+// Get data from specific execution path
+const ifTrueBranch = $node["IF True"].json;
+const ifFalseBranch = $node["IF False"].json;
+
+// Use whichever branch executed
+const result = ifTrueBranch || ifFalseBranch || {};
+
+return [{json: result}];
+```
+
+---
+
+## Critical: Webhook Data Structure
+
+**MOST COMMON MISTAKE**: Forgetting webhook data is nested under `.body`
+
+### The Problem
+
+Webhook node wraps all incoming data under a `body` property. This catches many developers by surprise.
+
+### Structure
+
+```javascript
+// Webhook node output structure:
+{
+  "headers": {
+    "content-type": "application/json",
+    "user-agent": "...",
+    // ... other headers
+  },
+  "params": {},
+  "query": {},
+  "body": {
+    // ← YOUR DATA IS HERE
+    "name": "Alice",
+    "email": "alice@example.com",
+    "message": "Hello!"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Wrong vs Right
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Trying to access directly
+const name = $json.name;  // undefined
+const email = $json.email;  // undefined
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Access via .body
+const name = $json.body.name;  // "Alice"
+const email = $json.body.email;  // "alice@example.com"
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Extract body first
+const webhookData = $json.body;
+const name = webhookData.name;  // "Alice"
+const email = webhookData.email;  // "alice@example.com"
+```
+
+### Example: Full Webhook Processing
+
+```javascript
+// Get webhook data from previous node
+const webhookOutput = $input.first().json;
+
+// Access the actual payload
+const payload = webhookOutput.body;
+
+// Access headers if needed
+const contentType = webhookOutput.headers['content-type'];
+
+// Access query parameters if needed
+const apiKey = webhookOutput.query.api_key;
+
+// Process the actual data
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // Data from webhook body
+    userName: payload.name,
+    userEmail: payload.email,
+    message: payload.message,
+
+    // Metadata
+    receivedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+    contentType: contentType,
+    authenticated: !!apiKey
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### POST Data, Query Params, and Headers
+
+```javascript
+const webhook = $input.first().json;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    // POST body data
+    formData: webhook.body,
+
+    // Query parameters (?key=value)
+    queryParams: webhook.query,
+
+    // HTTP headers
+    userAgent: webhook.headers['user-agent'],
+    contentType: webhook.headers['content-type'],
+
+    // Request metadata
+    method: webhook.method,  // POST, GET, etc.
+    url: webhook.url
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Common Webhook Scenarios
+
+```javascript
+// Scenario 1: Form submission
+const formData = $json.body;
+const name = formData.name;
+const email = formData.email;
+
+// Scenario 2: JSON API webhook
+const apiPayload = $json.body;
+const eventType = apiPayload.event;
+const data = apiPayload.data;
+
+// Scenario 3: Query parameters
+const apiKey = $json.query.api_key;
+const userId = $json.query.user_id;
+
+// Scenario 4: Headers
+const authorization = $json.headers['authorization'];
+const signature = $json.headers['x-signature'];
+```
+
+---
+
+## Choosing the Right Pattern
+
+### Decision Tree
+
+```
+Do you need ALL items from previous node?
+├─ YES → Use $input.all()
+│
+└─ NO → Do you need just the FIRST item?
+    ├─ YES → Use $input.first()
+    │
+    └─ NO → Are you in "Each Item" mode?
+        ├─ YES → Use $input.item
+        │
+        └─ NO → Do you need specific node data?
+            ├─ YES → Use $node["NodeName"]
+            └─ NO → Use $input.first() (default)
+```
+
+### Quick Reference Table
+
+| Scenario | Use This | Example |
+|----------|----------|---------|
+| Sum all amounts | `$input.all()` | `allItems.reduce((sum, i) => sum + i.json.amount, 0)` |
+| Get API response | `$input.first()` | `$input.first().json.data` |
+| Process each independently | `$input.item` | `$input.item.json` (Each Item mode) |
+| Combine two nodes | `$node["Name"]` | `$node["API"].json` |
+| Filter array | `$input.all()` | `allItems.filter(i => i.json.active)` |
+| Transform single object | `$input.first()` | `{...input.first().json, new: true}` |
+| Webhook data | `$input.first()` | `$input.first().json.body` |
+
+---
+
+## Common Mistakes
+
+### Mistake 1: Using $json Without Context
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: $json is ambiguous
+const value = $json.field;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Be explicit
+const value = $input.first().json.field;
+```
+
+### Mistake 2: Forgetting .json Property
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Trying to access fields on item object
+const items = $input.all();
+const names = items.map(item => item.name);  // undefined
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Access via .json
+const names = items.map(item => item.json.name);
+```
+
+### Mistake 3: Using $input.item in All Items Mode
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: $input.item is undefined in "All Items" mode
+const data = $input.item.json;  // Error!
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Use appropriate method
+const data = $input.first().json;  // Or $input.all()
+```
+
+### Mistake 4: Not Handling Empty Arrays
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Crashes if no items
+const first = $input.all()[0].json;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Check length first
+const items = $input.all();
+if (items.length === 0) {
+  return [];
+}
+const first = items[0].json;
+
+// ✅ ALSO CORRECT: Use $input.first()
+const first = $input.first().json;  // Built-in safety
+```
+
+### Mistake 5: Modifying Original Data
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ RISKY: Mutating original
+const items = $input.all();
+items[0].json.modified = true;  // Modifies original
+return items;
+
+// ✅ SAFE: Create new objects
+const items = $input.all();
+return items.map(item => ({
+  json: {
+    ...item.json,
+    modified: true
+  }
+}));
+```
+
+---
+
+## Advanced Patterns
+
+### Pattern: Pagination Handling
+
+```javascript
+const currentPage = $input.all();
+const pageNumber = $node["Set Page"].json.page || 1;
+
+// Combine with previous pages
+const allPreviousPages = $node["Accumulator"]?.json.accumulated || [];
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    accumulated: [...allPreviousPages, ...currentPage],
+    currentPage: pageNumber,
+    totalItems: allPreviousPages.length + currentPage.length
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Pattern: Conditional Node Reference
+
+```javascript
+// Access different nodes based on condition
+const condition = $input.first().json.type;
+
+let data;
+if (condition === 'api') {
+  data = $node["API Response"].json;
+} else if (condition === 'database') {
+  data = $node["Database"].json;
+} else {
+  data = $node["Default"].json;
+}
+
+return [{json: data}];
+```
+
+### Pattern: Multi-Node Aggregation
+
+```javascript
+// Collect data from multiple named nodes
+const sources = ['Source1', 'Source2', 'Source3'];
+const allData = [];
+
+for (const source of sources) {
+  const nodeData = $node[source]?.json;
+  if (nodeData) {
+    allData.push({
+      source,
+      data: nodeData
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+return allData.map(item => ({json: item}));
+```
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**Most Common Patterns**:
+1. `$input.all()` - Process multiple items, batch operations
+2. `$input.first()` - Single item, API responses
+3. `$input.item` - Each Item mode processing
+
+**Critical Rule**:
+- Webhook data is under `.body` property
+
+**Best Practice**:
+- Be explicit: Use `$input.first().json.field` instead of `$json.field`
+- Always check for null/undefined
+- Use appropriate method for your mode (All Items vs Each Item)
+
+**See Also**:
+- [SKILL.md](SKILL.md) - Overview and quick start
+- [COMMON_PATTERNS.md](COMMON_PATTERNS.md) - Production patterns
+- [ERROR_PATTERNS.md](ERROR_PATTERNS.md) - Avoid common mistakes

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+# Error Patterns - JavaScript Code Node
+
+Complete guide to avoiding the most common Code node errors.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+This guide covers the **top 5 error patterns** encountered in n8n Code nodes. Understanding and avoiding these errors will save you significant debugging time.
+
+**Error Frequency**:
+1. Empty Code / Missing Return - **38% of failures**
+2. Expression Syntax Confusion - **8% of failures**
+3. Incorrect Return Wrapper - **5% of failures**
+4. Unmatched Expression Brackets - **6% of failures**
+5. Missing Null Checks - **Common runtime error**
+
+---
+
+## Error #1: Empty Code or Missing Return Statement
+
+**Frequency**: Most common error (38% of all validation failures)
+
+**What Happens**:
+- Workflow execution fails
+- Next nodes receive no data
+- Error: "Code cannot be empty" or "Code must return data"
+
+### The Problem
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ ERROR: No code at all
+// (Empty code field)
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ ERROR: Code executes but doesn't return anything
+const items = $input.all();
+
+// Process items
+for (const item of items) {
+  console.log(item.json.name);
+}
+
+// Forgot to return!
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ ERROR: Early return path exists, but not all paths return
+const items = $input.all();
+
+if (items.length === 0) {
+  return [];  // ✅ This path returns
+}
+
+// Process items
+const processed = items.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+
+// ❌ Forgot to return processed!
+```
+
+### The Solution
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Always return data
+const items = $input.all();
+
+// Process items
+const processed = items.map(item => ({
+  json: {
+    ...item.json,
+    processed: true
+  }
+}));
+
+return processed;  // ✅ Return statement present
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Return empty array if no items
+const items = $input.all();
+
+if (items.length === 0) {
+  return [];  // Valid: empty array when no data
+}
+
+// Process and return
+return items.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: All code paths return
+const items = $input.all();
+
+if (items.length === 0) {
+  return [];
+} else if (items.length === 1) {
+  return [{json: {single: true, data: items[0].json}}];
+} else {
+  return items.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+}
+
+// All paths covered
+```
+
+### Checklist
+
+- [ ] Code field is not empty
+- [ ] Return statement exists
+- [ ] ALL code paths return data (if/else branches)
+- [ ] Return format is correct (`[{json: {...}}]`)
+- [ ] Return happens even on errors (use try-catch)
+
+---
+
+## Error #2: Expression Syntax Confusion
+
+**Frequency**: 8% of validation failures
+
+**What Happens**:
+- Syntax error in code execution
+- Error: "Unexpected token" or "Expression syntax is not valid in Code nodes"
+- Template variables not evaluated
+
+### The Problem
+
+n8n has TWO distinct syntaxes:
+1. **Expression syntax** `{{ }}` - Used in OTHER nodes (Set, IF, HTTP Request)
+2. **JavaScript** - Used in CODE nodes (no `{{ }}`)
+
+Many developers mistakenly use expression syntax inside Code nodes.
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Using n8n expression syntax in Code node
+const userName = "{{ $json.name }}";
+const userEmail = "{{ $json.body.email }}";
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    name: userName,
+    email: userEmail
+  }
+}];
+
+// Result: Literal string "{{ $json.name }}", NOT the value!
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Trying to evaluate expressions
+const value = "{{ $now.toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd') }}";
+```
+
+### The Solution
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Use JavaScript directly (no {{ }})
+const userName = $json.name;
+const userEmail = $json.body.email;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    name: userName,
+    email: userEmail
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: JavaScript template literals (use backticks)
+const message = `Hello, ${$json.name}! Your email is ${$json.email}`;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    greeting: message
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Direct variable access
+const item = $input.first().json;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    name: item.name,
+    email: item.email,
+    timestamp: new Date().toISOString()  // JavaScript Date, not {{ }}
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Comparison Table
+
+| Context | Syntax | Example |
+|---------|--------|---------|
+| Set node | `{{ }}` expressions | `{{ $json.name }}` |
+| IF node | `{{ }}` expressions | `{{ $json.age > 18 }}` |
+| HTTP Request URL | `{{ }}` expressions | `{{ $json.userId }}` |
+| **Code node** | **JavaScript** | `$json.name` |
+| **Code node strings** | **Template literals** | `` `Hello ${$json.name}` `` |
+
+### Quick Fix Guide
+
+```javascript
+// WRONG → RIGHT conversions
+
+// ❌ "{{ $json.field }}"
+// ✅ $json.field
+
+// ❌ "{{ $now }}"
+// ✅ new Date().toISOString()
+
+// ❌ "{{ $node['HTTP Request'].json.data }}"
+// ✅ $node["HTTP Request"].json.data
+
+// ❌ `{{ $json.firstName }} {{ $json.lastName }}`
+// ✅ `${$json.firstName} ${$json.lastName}`
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error #3: Incorrect Return Wrapper Format
+
+**Frequency**: 5% of validation failures
+
+**What Happens**:
+- Error: "Return value must be an array of objects"
+- Error: "Each item must have a json property"
+- Next nodes receive malformed data
+
+### The Problem
+
+Code nodes MUST return:
+- **Array** of objects
+- Each object MUST have a **`json` property**
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Returning object instead of array
+return {
+  json: {
+    result: 'success'
+  }
+};
+// Missing array wrapper []
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Returning array without json wrapper
+return [
+  {id: 1, name: 'Alice'},
+  {id: 2, name: 'Bob'}
+];
+// Missing json property
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Returning plain value
+return "processed";
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Returning items without mapping
+return $input.all();
+// Works if items already have json property, but not guaranteed
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Incomplete structure
+return [{data: {result: 'success'}}];
+// Should be {json: {...}}, not {data: {...}}
+```
+
+### The Solution
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Single result
+return [{
+  json: {
+    result: 'success',
+    timestamp: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Multiple results
+return [
+  {json: {id: 1, name: 'Alice'}},
+  {json: {id: 2, name: 'Bob'}},
+  {json: {id: 3, name: 'Carol'}}
+];
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Transforming array
+const items = $input.all();
+
+return items.map(item => ({
+  json: {
+    id: item.json.id,
+    name: item.json.name,
+    processed: true
+  }
+}));
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Empty result
+return [];
+// Valid when no data to return
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Conditional returns
+if (shouldProcess) {
+  return [{json: {result: 'processed'}}];
+} else {
+  return [];
+}
+```
+
+### Return Format Checklist
+
+- [ ] Return value is an **array** `[...]`
+- [ ] Each array element has **`json` property**
+- [ ] Structure is `[{json: {...}}]` or `[{json: {...}}, {json: {...}}]`
+- [ ] NOT `{json: {...}}` (missing array wrapper)
+- [ ] NOT `[{...}]` (missing json property)
+
+### Common Scenarios
+
+```javascript
+// Scenario 1: Single object from API
+const response = $input.first().json;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT
+return [{json: response}];
+
+// ❌ WRONG
+return {json: response};
+
+
+// Scenario 2: Array of objects
+const users = $input.all();
+
+// ✅ CORRECT
+return users.map(user => ({json: user.json}));
+
+// ❌ WRONG
+return users;  // Risky - depends on existing structure
+
+
+// Scenario 3: Computed result
+const total = $input.all().reduce((sum, item) => sum + item.json.amount, 0);
+
+// ✅ CORRECT
+return [{json: {total}}];
+
+// ❌ WRONG
+return {total};
+
+
+// Scenario 4: No results
+// ✅ CORRECT
+return [];
+
+// ❌ WRONG
+return null;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error #4: Unmatched Expression Brackets
+
+**Frequency**: 6% of validation failures
+
+**What Happens**:
+- Parsing error during save
+- Error: "Unmatched expression brackets"
+- Code appears correct but fails validation
+
+### The Problem
+
+This error typically occurs when:
+1. Strings contain unbalanced quotes
+2. Multi-line strings with special characters
+3. Template literals with nested brackets
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Unescaped quote in string
+const message = "It's a nice day";
+// Single quote breaks string
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Unbalanced brackets in regex
+const pattern = /\{(\w+)\}/;  // JSON storage issue
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Multi-line string with quotes
+const html = "
+  <div class="container">
+    <p>Hello</p>
+  </div>
+";
+// Quote balance issues
+```
+
+### The Solution
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Escape quotes
+const message = "It\\'s a nice day";
+// Or use different quotes
+const message = "It's a nice day";  // Double quotes work
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Escape regex properly
+const pattern = /\\{(\\w+)\\}/;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Template literals for multi-line
+const html = `
+  <div class="container">
+    <p>Hello</p>
+  </div>
+`;
+// Backticks handle multi-line and quotes
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Escape backslashes
+const path = "C:\\\\Users\\\\Documents\\\\file.txt";
+```
+
+### Escaping Guide
+
+| Character | Escape As | Example |
+|-----------|-----------|---------|
+| Single quote in single-quoted string | `\\'` | `'It\\'s working'` |
+| Double quote in double-quoted string | `\\"` | `"She said \\"hello\\""` |
+| Backslash | `\\\\` | `"C:\\\\path"` |
+| Newline | `\\n` | `"Line 1\\nLine 2"` |
+| Tab | `\\t` | `"Column1\\tColumn2"` |
+
+### Best Practices
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ BEST: Use template literals for complex strings
+const message = `User ${name} said: "Hello!"`;
+
+// ✅ BEST: Use template literals for HTML
+const html = `
+  <div class="${className}">
+    <h1>${title}</h1>
+    <p>${content}</p>
+  </div>
+`;
+
+// ✅ BEST: Use template literals for JSON
+const jsonString = `{
+  "name": "${name}",
+  "email": "${email}"
+}`;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error #5: Missing Null Checks / Undefined Access
+
+**Frequency**: Very common runtime error
+
+**What Happens**:
+- Workflow execution stops
+- Error: "Cannot read property 'X' of undefined"
+- Error: "Cannot read property 'X' of null"
+- Crashes on missing data
+
+### The Problem
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: No null check - crashes if user doesn't exist
+const email = item.json.user.email;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Assumes array has items
+const firstItem = $input.all()[0].json;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Assumes nested property exists
+const city = $json.address.city;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: No validation before array operations
+const names = $json.users.map(user => user.name);
+```
+
+### The Solution
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Optional chaining
+const email = item.json?.user?.email || 'no-email@example.com';
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Check array length
+const items = $input.all();
+
+if (items.length === 0) {
+  return [];
+}
+
+const firstItem = items[0].json;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Guard clauses
+const data = $input.first().json;
+
+if (!data.address) {
+  return [{json: {error: 'No address provided'}}];
+}
+
+const city = data.address.city;
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Default values
+const users = $json.users || [];
+const names = users.map(user => user.name || 'Unknown');
+```
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ CORRECT: Try-catch for risky operations
+try {
+  const email = item.json.user.email.toLowerCase();
+  return [{json: {email}}];
+} catch (error) {
+  return [{
+    json: {
+      error: 'Invalid user data',
+      details: error.message
+    }
+  }];
+}
+```
+
+### Safe Access Patterns
+
+```javascript
+// Pattern 1: Optional chaining (modern, recommended)
+const value = data?.nested?.property?.value;
+
+// Pattern 2: Logical OR with default
+const value = data.property || 'default';
+
+// Pattern 3: Ternary check
+const value = data.property ? data.property : 'default';
+
+// Pattern 4: Guard clause
+if (!data.property) {
+  return [];
+}
+const value = data.property;
+
+// Pattern 5: Try-catch
+try {
+  const value = data.nested.property.value;
+} catch (error) {
+  const value = 'default';
+}
+```
+
+### Webhook Data Safety
+
+```javascript
+// Webhook data requires extra safety
+
+// ❌ RISKY: Assumes all fields exist
+const name = $json.body.user.name;
+const email = $json.body.user.email;
+
+// ✅ SAFE: Check each level
+const body = $json.body || {};
+const user = body.user || {};
+const name = user.name || 'Unknown';
+const email = user.email || 'no-email';
+
+// ✅ BETTER: Optional chaining
+const name = $json.body?.user?.name || 'Unknown';
+const email = $json.body?.user?.email || 'no-email';
+```
+
+### Array Safety
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ RISKY: No length check
+const items = $input.all();
+const firstId = items[0].json.id;
+
+// ✅ SAFE: Check length
+const items = $input.all();
+
+if (items.length > 0) {
+  const firstId = items[0].json.id;
+} else {
+  // Handle empty case
+  return [];
+}
+
+// ✅ BETTER: Use $input.first()
+const firstItem = $input.first();
+const firstId = firstItem.json.id;  // Built-in safety
+```
+
+### Object Property Safety
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ RISKY: Direct access
+const config = $json.settings.advanced.timeout;
+
+// ✅ SAFE: Step by step with defaults
+const settings = $json.settings || {};
+const advanced = settings.advanced || {};
+const timeout = advanced.timeout || 30000;
+
+// ✅ BETTER: Optional chaining
+const timeout = $json.settings?.advanced?.timeout ?? 30000;
+// Note: ?? (nullish coalescing) vs || (logical OR)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Error Prevention Checklist
+
+Use this checklist before deploying Code nodes:
+
+### Code Structure
+- [ ] Code field is not empty
+- [ ] Return statement exists
+- [ ] All code paths return data
+
+### Return Format
+- [ ] Returns array: `[...]`
+- [ ] Each item has `json` property: `{json: {...}}`
+- [ ] Format is `[{json: {...}}]`
+
+### Syntax
+- [ ] No `{{ }}` expression syntax (use JavaScript)
+- [ ] Template literals use backticks: `` `${variable}` ``
+- [ ] All quotes and brackets balanced
+- [ ] Strings properly escaped
+
+### Data Safety
+- [ ] Null checks for optional properties
+- [ ] Array length checks before access
+- [ ] Webhook data accessed via `.body`
+- [ ] Try-catch for risky operations
+- [ ] Default values for missing data
+
+### Testing
+- [ ] Test with empty input
+- [ ] Test with missing fields
+- [ ] Test with unexpected data types
+- [ ] Check browser console for errors
+
+---
+
+## Quick Error Reference
+
+| Error Message | Likely Cause | Fix |
+|---------------|--------------|-----|
+| "Code cannot be empty" | Empty code field | Add meaningful code |
+| "Code must return data" | Missing return statement | Add `return [...]` |
+| "Return value must be an array" | Returning object instead of array | Wrap in `[...]` |
+| "Each item must have json property" | Missing `json` wrapper | Use `{json: {...}}` |
+| "Unexpected token" | Expression syntax `{{ }}` in code | Remove `{{ }}`, use JavaScript |
+| "Cannot read property X of undefined" | Missing null check | Use optional chaining `?.` |
+| "Cannot read property X of null" | Null value access | Add guard clause or default |
+| "Unmatched expression brackets" | Quote/bracket imbalance | Check string escaping |
+
+---
+
+## Debugging Tips
+
+### 1. Use console.log()
+
+```javascript
+const items = $input.all();
+console.log('Items count:', items.length);
+console.log('First item:', items[0]);
+
+// Check browser console (F12) for output
+```
+
+### 2. Return Intermediate Results
+
+```javascript
+// Debug by returning current state
+const items = $input.all();
+const processed = items.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+
+// Return to see what you have
+return processed;
+```
+
+### 3. Try-Catch for Troubleshooting
+
+```javascript
+try {
+  // Your code here
+  const result = riskyOperation();
+  return [{json: {result}}];
+} catch (error) {
+  // See what failed
+  return [{
+    json: {
+      error: error.message,
+      stack: error.stack
+    }
+  }];
+}
+```
+
+### 4. Validate Input Structure
+
+```javascript
+const items = $input.all();
+
+// Check what you received
+console.log('Input structure:', JSON.stringify(items[0], null, 2));
+
+// Then process
+```
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**Top 5 Errors to Avoid**:
+1. **Empty code / missing return** (38%) - Always return data
+2. **Expression syntax `{{ }}`** (8%) - Use JavaScript, not expressions
+3. **Wrong return format** (5%) - Always `[{json: {...}}]`
+4. **Unmatched brackets** (6%) - Escape strings properly
+5. **Missing null checks** - Use optional chaining `?.`
+
+**Quick Prevention**:
+- Return `[{json: {...}}]` format
+- Use JavaScript, NOT `{{ }}` expressions
+- Check for null/undefined before accessing
+- Test with empty and invalid data
+- Use browser console for debugging
+
+**See Also**:
+- [SKILL.md](SKILL.md) - Overview and best practices
+- [DATA_ACCESS.md](DATA_ACCESS.md) - Safe data access patterns
+- [COMMON_PATTERNS.md](COMMON_PATTERNS.md) - Working examples

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+# n8n Code JavaScript
+
+Expert guidance for writing JavaScript code in n8n Code nodes.
+
+---
+
+## Purpose
+
+Teaches how to write effective JavaScript in n8n Code nodes, avoid common errors, and use built-in functions effectively.
+
+---
+
+## Activates On
+
+**Trigger keywords**:
+- "javascript code node"
+- "write javascript in n8n"
+- "code node javascript"
+- "$input syntax"
+- "$json syntax"
+- "$helpers.httpRequest"
+- "DateTime luxon"
+- "code node error"
+- "webhook data code"
+- "return format code node"
+
+**Common scenarios**:
+- Writing JavaScript code in Code nodes
+- Troubleshooting Code node errors
+- Making HTTP requests from code
+- Working with dates and times
+- Accessing webhook data
+- Choosing between All Items and Each Item mode
+
+---
+
+## What You'll Learn
+
+### Quick Start
+- Mode selection (All Items vs Each Item)
+- Data access patterns ($input.all(), $input.first(), $input.item)
+- Correct return format: `[{json: {...}}]`
+- Webhook data structure (.body nesting)
+- Built-in functions overview
+
+### Data Access Mastery
+- $input.all() - Batch operations (most common)
+- $input.first() - Single item operations
+- $input.item - Each Item mode processing
+- $node - Reference other workflow nodes
+- **Critical gotcha**: Webhook data under `.body`
+
+### Common Patterns (Production-Tested)
+1. Multi-source Data Aggregation
+2. Regex Filtering & Pattern Matching
+3. Markdown Parsing & Structured Extraction
+4. JSON Comparison & Validation
+5. CRM Data Transformation
+6. Release Information Processing
+7. Array Transformation with Context
+8. Slack Block Kit Formatting
+9. Top N Filtering & Ranking
+10. String Aggregation & Reporting
+
+### Error Prevention
+Top 5 errors to avoid:
+1. **Empty code / missing return** (38% of failures)
+2. **Expression syntax confusion** (using `{{}}` in code)
+3. **Incorrect return format** (missing array wrapper or json property)
+4. **Unmatched brackets** (string escaping issues)
+5. **Missing null checks** (crashes on undefined)
+
+### Built-in Functions
+- **$helpers.httpRequest()** - Make HTTP requests
+- **DateTime (Luxon)** - Advanced date/time operations
+- **$jmespath()** - Query JSON structures
+- **$getWorkflowStaticData()** - Persistent storage
+- Standard JavaScript globals (Math, JSON, console)
+- Available Node.js modules (crypto, Buffer, URL)
+
+---
+
+## File Structure
+
+```
+n8n-code-javascript/
+├── SKILL.md (500 lines)
+│   Overview, quick start, mode selection, best practices
+│   - Mode selection guide (All Items vs Each Item)
+│   - Data access patterns overview
+│   - Return format requirements
+│   - Critical webhook gotcha
+│   - Error prevention overview
+│   - Quick reference checklist
+│
+├── DATA_ACCESS.md (400 lines)
+│   Complete data access patterns
+│   - $input.all() - Most common (26% usage)
+│   - $input.first() - Very common (25% usage)
+│   - $input.item - Each Item mode (19% usage)
+│   - $node - Reference other nodes
+│   - Webhook data structure (.body nesting)
+│   - Choosing the right pattern
+│   - Common mistakes to avoid
+│
+├── COMMON_PATTERNS.md (600 lines)
+│   10 production-tested patterns
+│   - Pattern 1: Multi-source Aggregation
+│   - Pattern 2: Regex Filtering
+│   - Pattern 3: Markdown Parsing
+│   - Pattern 4: JSON Comparison
+│   - Pattern 5: CRM Transformation
+│   - Pattern 6: Release Processing
+│   - Pattern 7: Array Transformation
+│   - Pattern 8: Slack Block Kit
+│   - Pattern 9: Top N Filtering
+│   - Pattern 10: String Aggregation
+│   - Pattern selection guide
+│
+├── ERROR_PATTERNS.md (450 lines)
+│   Top 5 errors with solutions
+│   - Error #1: Empty Code / Missing Return (38%)
+│   - Error #2: Expression Syntax Confusion (8%)
+│   - Error #3: Incorrect Return Wrapper (5%)
+│   - Error #4: Unmatched Brackets (6%)
+│   - Error #5: Missing Null Checks
+│   - Error prevention checklist
+│   - Quick error reference
+│   - Debugging tips
+│
+├── BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md (450 lines)
+│   Complete built-in function reference
+│   - $helpers.httpRequest() API reference
+│   - DateTime (Luxon) complete guide
+│   - $jmespath() JSON querying
+│   - $getWorkflowStaticData() persistent storage
+│   - Standard JavaScript globals
+│   - Available Node.js modules
+│   - What's NOT available
+│
+└── README.md (this file)
+    Skill metadata and overview
+```
+
+**Total**: ~2,400 lines across 6 files
+
+---
+
+## Coverage
+
+### Mode Selection
+- **Run Once for All Items** - Recommended for 95% of use cases
+- **Run Once for Each Item** - Specialized cases only
+- Decision guide and performance implications
+
+### Data Access
+- Most common patterns with usage statistics
+- Webhook data structure (critical .body gotcha)
+- Safe access patterns with null checks
+- When to use which pattern
+
+### Error Prevention
+- Top 5 errors covering 62%+ of all failures
+- Clear wrong vs right examples
+- Error prevention checklist
+- Debugging tips and console.log usage
+
+### Production Patterns
+- 10 patterns from real workflows
+- Complete working examples
+- Use cases and key techniques
+- Pattern selection guide
+
+### Built-in Functions
+- Complete $helpers.httpRequest() reference
+- DateTime/Luxon operations (formatting, parsing, arithmetic)
+- $jmespath() for JSON queries
+- Persistent storage with $getWorkflowStaticData()
+- Standard JavaScript and Node.js modules
+
+---
+
+## Critical Gotchas Highlighted
+
+### #1: Webhook Data Structure
+**MOST COMMON MISTAKE**: Webhook data is under `.body`
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG
+const name = $json.name;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT
+const name = $json.body.name;
+```
+
+### #2: Return Format
+**CRITICAL**: Must return array with json property
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG
+return {json: {result: 'success'}};
+
+// ✅ CORRECT
+return [{json: {result: 'success'}}];
+```
+
+### #3: Expression Syntax
+**Don't use `{{}}` in Code nodes**
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG
+const value = "{{ $json.field }}";
+
+// ✅ CORRECT
+const value = $json.field;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Integration with Other Skills
+
+### n8n Expression Syntax
+- **Distinction**: Expressions use `{{}}` in OTHER nodes
+- **Code nodes**: Use JavaScript directly (no `{{}}`)
+- **When to use each**: Code vs expressions decision guide
+
+### n8n MCP Tools Expert
+- Find Code node: `search_nodes({query: "code"})`
+- Get configuration: `get_node_essentials("nodes-base.code")`
+- Validate code: `validate_node_operation()`
+
+### n8n Node Configuration
+- Mode selection (All Items vs Each Item)
+- Language selection (JavaScript vs Python)
+- Understanding property dependencies
+
+### n8n Workflow Patterns
+- Code nodes in transformation step
+- Webhook → Code → API pattern
+- Error handling in workflows
+
+### n8n Validation Expert
+- Validate Code node configuration
+- Handle validation errors
+- Auto-fix common issues
+
+---
+
+## When to Use Code Node
+
+**Use Code node when:**
+- ✅ Complex transformations requiring multiple steps
+- ✅ Custom calculations or business logic
+- ✅ Recursive operations
+- ✅ API response parsing with complex structure
+- ✅ Multi-step conditionals
+- ✅ Data aggregation across items
+
+**Consider other nodes when:**
+- ❌ Simple field mapping → Use **Set** node
+- ❌ Basic filtering → Use **Filter** node
+- ❌ Simple conditionals → Use **IF** or **Switch** node
+- ❌ HTTP requests only → Use **HTTP Request** node
+
+**Code node excels at**: Complex logic that would require chaining many simple nodes
+
+---
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+**Before this skill**:
+- Users confused by mode selection
+- Frequent return format errors
+- Expression syntax mistakes
+- Webhook data access failures
+- Missing null check crashes
+
+**After this skill**:
+- Clear mode selection guidance
+- Understanding of return format
+- JavaScript vs expression distinction
+- Correct webhook data access
+- Safe null-handling patterns
+- Production-ready code patterns
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### Essential Rules
+1. Choose "All Items" mode (recommended)
+2. Access data: `$input.all()`, `$input.first()`, `$input.item`
+3. **MUST return**: `[{json: {...}}]` format
+4. **Webhook data**: Under `.body` property
+5. **No `{{}}` syntax**: Use JavaScript directly
+
+### Most Common Patterns
+- Batch processing → $input.all() + map/filter
+- Single item → $input.first()
+- Aggregation → reduce()
+- HTTP requests → $helpers.httpRequest()
+- Date handling → DateTime (Luxon)
+
+### Error Prevention
+- Always return data
+- Check for null/undefined
+- Use try-catch for risky operations
+- Test with empty input
+- Use console.log() for debugging
+
+---
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- **n8n Code Node Guide**: https://docs.n8n.io/code/code-node/
+- **Built-in Methods Reference**: https://docs.n8n.io/code-examples/methods-variables-reference/
+- **Luxon Documentation**: https://moment.github.io/luxon/
+
+---
+
+## Evaluations
+
+**5 test scenarios** covering:
+1. Webhook body gotcha (most common mistake)
+2. Return format error (missing array wrapper)
+3. HTTP request with $helpers.httpRequest()
+4. Aggregation pattern with $input.all()
+5. Expression syntax confusion (using `{{}}`)
+
+Each evaluation tests skill activation, correct guidance, and reference to appropriate documentation files.
+
+---
+
+## Version History
+
+- **v1.0** (2025-01-20): Initial implementation
+  - SKILL.md with comprehensive overview
+  - DATA_ACCESS.md covering all access patterns
+  - COMMON_PATTERNS.md with 10 production patterns
+  - ERROR_PATTERNS.md covering top 5 errors
+  - BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md complete reference
+  - 5 evaluation scenarios
+
+---
+
+## Author
+
+Conceived by Romuald Członkowski - [www.aiadvisors.pl/en](https://www.aiadvisors.pl/en)
+
+Part of the n8n-skills collection.

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+---
+name: n8n-code-javascript
+description: Write JavaScript code in n8n Code nodes. Use when writing JavaScript in n8n, using $input/$json/$node syntax, making HTTP requests with $helpers, working with dates using DateTime, troubleshooting Code node errors, or choosing between Code node modes.
+---
+
+# JavaScript Code Node
+
+Expert guidance for writing JavaScript code in n8n Code nodes.
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```javascript
+// Basic template for Code nodes
+const items = $input.all();
+
+// Process data
+const processed = items.map(item => ({
+  json: {
+    ...item.json,
+    processed: true,
+    timestamp: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}));
+
+return processed;
+```
+
+### Essential Rules
+
+1. **Choose "Run Once for All Items" mode** (recommended for most use cases)
+2. **Access data**: `$input.all()`, `$input.first()`, or `$input.item`
+3. **CRITICAL**: Must return `[{json: {...}}]` format
+4. **CRITICAL**: Webhook data is under `$json.body` (not `$json` directly)
+5. **Built-ins available**: $helpers.httpRequest(), DateTime (Luxon), $jmespath()
+
+---
+
+## Mode Selection Guide
+
+The Code node offers two execution modes. Choose based on your use case:
+
+### Run Once for All Items (Recommended - Default)
+
+**Use this mode for:** 95% of use cases
+
+- **How it works**: Code executes **once** regardless of input count
+- **Data access**: `$input.all()` or `items` array
+- **Best for**: Aggregation, filtering, batch processing, transformations, API calls with all data
+- **Performance**: Faster for multiple items (single execution)
+
+```javascript
+// Example: Calculate total from all items
+const allItems = $input.all();
+const total = allItems.reduce((sum, item) => sum + (item.json.amount || 0), 0);
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    total,
+    count: allItems.length,
+    average: total / allItems.length
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+**When to use:**
+- ✅ Comparing items across the dataset
+- ✅ Calculating totals, averages, or statistics
+- ✅ Sorting or ranking items
+- ✅ Deduplication
+- ✅ Building aggregated reports
+- ✅ Combining data from multiple items
+
+### Run Once for Each Item
+
+**Use this mode for:** Specialized cases only
+
+- **How it works**: Code executes **separately** for each input item
+- **Data access**: `$input.item` or `$item`
+- **Best for**: Item-specific logic, independent operations, per-item validation
+- **Performance**: Slower for large datasets (multiple executions)
+
+```javascript
+// Example: Add processing timestamp to each item
+const item = $input.item;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...item.json,
+    processed: true,
+    processedAt: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+**When to use:**
+- ✅ Each item needs independent API call
+- ✅ Per-item validation with different error handling
+- ✅ Item-specific transformations based on item properties
+- ✅ When items must be processed separately for business logic
+
+**Decision Shortcut:**
+- **Need to look at multiple items?** → Use "All Items" mode
+- **Each item completely independent?** → Use "Each Item" mode
+- **Not sure?** → Use "All Items" mode (you can always loop inside)
+
+---
+
+## Data Access Patterns
+
+### Pattern 1: $input.all() - Most Common
+
+**Use when**: Processing arrays, batch operations, aggregations
+
+```javascript
+// Get all items from previous node
+const allItems = $input.all();
+
+// Filter, map, reduce as needed
+const valid = allItems.filter(item => item.json.status === 'active');
+const mapped = valid.map(item => ({
+  json: {
+    id: item.json.id,
+    name: item.json.name
+  }
+}));
+
+return mapped;
+```
+
+### Pattern 2: $input.first() - Very Common
+
+**Use when**: Working with single objects, API responses, first-in-first-out
+
+```javascript
+// Get first item only
+const firstItem = $input.first();
+const data = firstItem.json;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    result: processData(data),
+    processedAt: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Pattern 3: $input.item - Each Item Mode Only
+
+**Use when**: In "Run Once for Each Item" mode
+
+```javascript
+// Current item in loop (Each Item mode only)
+const currentItem = $input.item;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    ...currentItem.json,
+    itemProcessed: true
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### Pattern 4: $node - Reference Other Nodes
+
+**Use when**: Need data from specific nodes in workflow
+
+```javascript
+// Get output from specific node
+const webhookData = $node["Webhook"].json;
+const httpData = $node["HTTP Request"].json;
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    combined: {
+      webhook: webhookData,
+      api: httpData
+    }
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+**See**: [DATA_ACCESS.md](DATA_ACCESS.md) for comprehensive guide
+
+---
+
+## Critical: Webhook Data Structure
+
+**MOST COMMON MISTAKE**: Webhook data is nested under `.body`
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG - Will return undefined
+const name = $json.name;
+const email = $json.email;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT - Webhook data is under .body
+const name = $json.body.name;
+const email = $json.body.email;
+
+// Or with $input
+const webhookData = $input.first().json.body;
+const name = webhookData.name;
+```
+
+**Why**: Webhook node wraps all request data under `body` property. This includes POST data, query parameters, and JSON payloads.
+
+**See**: [DATA_ACCESS.md](DATA_ACCESS.md) for full webhook structure details
+
+---
+
+## Return Format Requirements
+
+**CRITICAL RULE**: Always return array of objects with `json` property
+
+### Correct Return Formats
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ Single result
+return [{
+  json: {
+    field1: value1,
+    field2: value2
+  }
+}];
+
+// ✅ Multiple results
+return [
+  {json: {id: 1, data: 'first'}},
+  {json: {id: 2, data: 'second'}}
+];
+
+// ✅ Transformed array
+const transformed = $input.all()
+  .filter(item => item.json.valid)
+  .map(item => ({
+    json: {
+      id: item.json.id,
+      processed: true
+    }
+  }));
+return transformed;
+
+// ✅ Empty result (when no data to return)
+return [];
+
+// ✅ Conditional return
+if (shouldProcess) {
+  return [{json: processedData}];
+} else {
+  return [];
+}
+```
+
+### Incorrect Return Formats
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Object without array wrapper
+return {
+  json: {field: value}
+};
+
+// ❌ WRONG: Array without json wrapper
+return [{field: value}];
+
+// ❌ WRONG: Plain string
+return "processed";
+
+// ❌ WRONG: Raw data without mapping
+return $input.all();  // Missing .map()
+
+// ❌ WRONG: Incomplete structure
+return [{data: value}];  // Should be {json: value}
+```
+
+**Why it matters**: Next nodes expect array format. Incorrect format causes workflow execution to fail.
+
+**See**: [ERROR_PATTERNS.md](ERROR_PATTERNS.md) #3 for detailed error solutions
+
+---
+
+## Common Patterns Overview
+
+Based on production workflows, here are the most useful patterns:
+
+### 1. Multi-Source Data Aggregation
+Combine data from multiple APIs, webhooks, or nodes
+
+```javascript
+const allItems = $input.all();
+const results = [];
+
+for (const item of allItems) {
+  const sourceName = item.json.name || 'Unknown';
+  // Parse source-specific structure
+  if (sourceName === 'API1' && item.json.data) {
+    results.push({
+      json: {
+        title: item.json.data.title,
+        source: 'API1'
+      }
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+return results;
+```
+
+### 2. Filtering with Regex
+Extract patterns, mentions, or keywords from text
+
+```javascript
+const pattern = /\b([A-Z]{2,5})\b/g;
+const matches = {};
+
+for (const item of $input.all()) {
+  const text = item.json.text;
+  const found = text.match(pattern);
+
+  if (found) {
+    found.forEach(match => {
+      matches[match] = (matches[match] || 0) + 1;
+    });
+  }
+}
+
+return [{json: {matches}}];
+```
+
+### 3. Data Transformation & Enrichment
+Map fields, normalize formats, add computed fields
+
+```javascript
+const items = $input.all();
+
+return items.map(item => {
+  const data = item.json;
+  const nameParts = data.name.split(' ');
+
+  return {
+    json: {
+      first_name: nameParts[0],
+      last_name: nameParts.slice(1).join(' '),
+      email: data.email,
+      created_at: new Date().toISOString()
+    }
+  };
+});
+```
+
+### 4. Top N Filtering & Ranking
+Sort and limit results
+
+```javascript
+const items = $input.all();
+
+const topItems = items
+  .sort((a, b) => (b.json.score || 0) - (a.json.score || 0))
+  .slice(0, 10);
+
+return topItems.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+```
+
+### 5. Aggregation & Reporting
+Sum, count, group data
+
+```javascript
+const items = $input.all();
+const total = items.reduce((sum, item) => sum + (item.json.amount || 0), 0);
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    total,
+    count: items.length,
+    average: total / items.length,
+    timestamp: new Date().toISOString()
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+**See**: [COMMON_PATTERNS.md](COMMON_PATTERNS.md) for 10 detailed production patterns
+
+---
+
+## Error Prevention - Top 5 Mistakes
+
+### #1: Empty Code or Missing Return (Most Common)
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: No return statement
+const items = $input.all();
+// ... processing code ...
+// Forgot to return!
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Always return data
+const items = $input.all();
+// ... processing ...
+return items.map(item => ({json: item.json}));
+```
+
+### #2: Expression Syntax Confusion
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Using n8n expression syntax in code
+const value = "{{ $json.field }}";
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Use JavaScript template literals
+const value = `${$json.field}`;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Direct access
+const value = $input.first().json.field;
+```
+
+### #3: Incorrect Return Wrapper
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Returning object instead of array
+return {json: {result: 'success'}};
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Array wrapper required
+return [{json: {result: 'success'}}];
+```
+
+### #4: Missing Null Checks
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Crashes if field doesn't exist
+const value = item.json.user.email;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Safe access with optional chaining
+const value = item.json?.user?.email || 'no-email@example.com';
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Guard clause
+if (!item.json.user) {
+  return [];
+}
+const value = item.json.user.email;
+```
+
+### #5: Webhook Body Nesting
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG: Direct access to webhook data
+const email = $json.email;
+
+// ✅ CORRECT: Webhook data under .body
+const email = $json.body.email;
+```
+
+**See**: [ERROR_PATTERNS.md](ERROR_PATTERNS.md) for comprehensive error guide
+
+---
+
+## Built-in Functions & Helpers
+
+### $helpers.httpRequest()
+
+Make HTTP requests from within code:
+
+```javascript
+const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+  method: 'GET',
+  url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
+  headers: {
+    'Authorization': 'Bearer token',
+    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
+  }
+});
+
+return [{json: {data: response}}];
+```
+
+### DateTime (Luxon)
+
+Date and time operations:
+
+```javascript
+// Current time
+const now = DateTime.now();
+
+// Format dates
+const formatted = now.toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd');
+const iso = now.toISO();
+
+// Date arithmetic
+const tomorrow = now.plus({days: 1});
+const lastWeek = now.minus({weeks: 1});
+
+return [{
+  json: {
+    today: formatted,
+    tomorrow: tomorrow.toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd')
+  }
+}];
+```
+
+### $jmespath()
+
+Query JSON structures:
+
+```javascript
+const data = $input.first().json;
+
+// Filter array
+const adults = $jmespath(data, 'users[?age >= `18`]');
+
+// Extract fields
+const names = $jmespath(data, 'users[*].name');
+
+return [{json: {adults, names}}];
+```
+
+**See**: [BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md](BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md) for complete reference
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### 1. Always Validate Input Data
+
+```javascript
+const items = $input.all();
+
+// Check if data exists
+if (!items || items.length === 0) {
+  return [];
+}
+
+// Validate structure
+if (!items[0].json) {
+  return [{json: {error: 'Invalid input format'}}];
+}
+
+// Continue processing...
+```
+
+### 2. Use Try-Catch for Error Handling
+
+```javascript
+try {
+  const response = await $helpers.httpRequest({
+    url: 'https://api.example.com/data'
+  });
+
+  return [{json: {success: true, data: response}}];
+} catch (error) {
+  return [{
+    json: {
+      success: false,
+      error: error.message
+    }
+  }];
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Prefer Array Methods Over Loops
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ GOOD: Functional approach
+const processed = $input.all()
+  .filter(item => item.json.valid)
+  .map(item => ({json: {id: item.json.id}}));
+
+// ❌ SLOWER: Manual loop
+const processed = [];
+for (const item of $input.all()) {
+  if (item.json.valid) {
+    processed.push({json: {id: item.json.id}});
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 4. Filter Early, Process Late
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ GOOD: Filter first to reduce processing
+const processed = $input.all()
+  .filter(item => item.json.status === 'active')  // Reduce dataset first
+  .map(item => expensiveTransformation(item));  // Then transform
+
+// ❌ WASTEFUL: Transform everything, then filter
+const processed = $input.all()
+  .map(item => expensiveTransformation(item))  // Wastes CPU
+  .filter(item => item.json.status === 'active');
+```
+
+### 5. Use Descriptive Variable Names
+
+```javascript
+// ✅ GOOD: Clear intent
+const activeUsers = $input.all().filter(item => item.json.active);
+const totalRevenue = activeUsers.reduce((sum, user) => sum + user.json.revenue, 0);
+
+// ❌ BAD: Unclear purpose
+const a = $input.all().filter(item => item.json.active);
+const t = a.reduce((s, u) => s + u.json.revenue, 0);
+```
+
+### 6. Debug with console.log()
+
+```javascript
+// Debug statements appear in browser console
+const items = $input.all();
+console.log(`Processing ${items.length} items`);
+
+for (const item of items) {
+  console.log('Item data:', item.json);
+  // Process...
+}
+
+return result;
+```
+
+---
+
+## When to Use Code Node
+
+Use Code node when:
+- ✅ Complex transformations requiring multiple steps
+- ✅ Custom calculations or business logic
+- ✅ Recursive operations
+- ✅ API response parsing with complex structure
+- ✅ Multi-step conditionals
+- ✅ Data aggregation across items
+
+Consider other nodes when:
+- ❌ Simple field mapping → Use **Set** node
+- ❌ Basic filtering → Use **Filter** node
+- ❌ Simple conditionals → Use **IF** or **Switch** node
+- ❌ HTTP requests only → Use **HTTP Request** node
+
+**Code node excels at**: Complex logic that would require chaining many simple nodes
+
+---
+
+## Integration with Other Skills
+
+### Works With:
+
+**n8n Expression Syntax**:
+- Expressions use `{{ }}` syntax in other nodes
+- Code nodes use JavaScript directly (no `{{ }}`)
+- When to use expressions vs code
+
+**n8n MCP Tools Expert**:
+- How to find Code node: `search_nodes({query: "code"})`
+- Get configuration help: `get_node_essentials("nodes-base.code")`
+- Validate code: `validate_node_operation()`
+
+**n8n Node Configuration**:
+- Mode selection (All Items vs Each Item)
+- Language selection (JavaScript vs Python)
+- Understanding property dependencies
+
+**n8n Workflow Patterns**:
+- Code nodes in transformation step
+- Webhook → Code → API pattern
+- Error handling in workflows
+
+**n8n Validation Expert**:
+- Validate Code node configuration
+- Handle validation errors
+- Auto-fix common issues
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference Checklist
+
+Before deploying Code nodes, verify:
+
+- [ ] **Code is not empty** - Must have meaningful logic
+- [ ] **Return statement exists** - Must return array of objects
+- [ ] **Proper return format** - Each item: `{json: {...}}`
+- [ ] **Data access correct** - Using `$input.all()`, `$input.first()`, or `$input.item`
+- [ ] **No n8n expressions** - Use JavaScript template literals: `` `${value}` ``
+- [ ] **Error handling** - Guard clauses for null/undefined inputs
+- [ ] **Webhook data** - Access via `.body` if from webhook
+- [ ] **Mode selection** - "All Items" for most cases
+- [ ] **Performance** - Prefer map/filter over manual loops
+- [ ] **Output consistent** - All code paths return same structure
+
+---
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+### Related Files
+- [DATA_ACCESS.md](DATA_ACCESS.md) - Comprehensive data access patterns
+- [COMMON_PATTERNS.md](COMMON_PATTERNS.md) - 10 production-tested patterns
+- [ERROR_PATTERNS.md](ERROR_PATTERNS.md) - Top 5 errors and solutions
+- [BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md](BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md) - Complete built-in reference
+
+### n8n Documentation
+- Code Node Guide: https://docs.n8n.io/code/code-node/
+- Built-in Methods: https://docs.n8n.io/code-examples/methods-variables-reference/
+- Luxon Documentation: https://moment.github.io/luxon/
+
+---
+
+**Ready to write JavaScript in n8n Code nodes!** Start with simple transformations, use the error patterns guide to avoid common mistakes, and reference the pattern library for production-ready examples.