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Add MCP configuration and project guidelines
- Add .gitignore to exclude docs/ and .mcp.json - Add .mcp.json.example as template for n8n-mcp server configuration - Add CLAUDE.md with comprehensive project instructions for AI assistants 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com> Conceived by Romuald Członkowski - https://www.aiadvisors.pl/en
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"mcpServers": {
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"n8n-mcp": {
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"command": "npx",
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"args": ["n8n-mcp"],
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"env": {
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"MCP_MODE": "stdio",
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"LOG_LEVEL": "error",
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"DISABLE_CONSOLE_OUTPUT": "true",
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"N8N_API_URL": "https://your-n8n-instance.com",
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"N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
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# CLAUDE.md
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This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
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## Project Overview
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This is the **n8n-skills** repository - a collection of Claude Code skills designed to teach AI assistants how to build flawless n8n workflows using the n8n-mcp MCP server.
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**Repository**: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-skills
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**Purpose**: Create 5 complementary meta-skills that provide expert guidance on using n8n-mcp MCP tools effectively for building n8n workflows.
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**Architecture**:
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- **n8n-mcp MCP Server**: Provides data access (525 nodes, validation, templates)
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- **Claude Skills**: Provides expert guidance on HOW to use MCP tools
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- **Together**: Expert workflow builder with progressive disclosure
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## Repository Structure
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```
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n8n-skills/
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├── README.md # Project overview
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├── LICENSE # MIT License
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├── skills/ # (To be created) Individual skill implementations
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│ ├── n8n-expression-syntax/
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│ ├── n8n-mcp-tools-expert/
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│ ├── n8n-workflow-patterns/
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│ ├── n8n-validation-expert/
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│ └── n8n-node-configuration/
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├── evaluations/ # (To be created) Test scenarios for each skill
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├── docs/ # Documentation
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│ └── SKILLS_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md # Complete implementation guide
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└── .gitignore # Git ignore (excludes docs/)
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```
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## Implementation Timeline
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- **Week 1**: n8n Expression Syntax (PoC - 4 files, ~350 lines)
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- **Week 2**: n8n MCP Tools Expert + n8n Workflow Patterns
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- **Week 3**: n8n Validation Expert + n8n Node Configuration
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- **Week 4**: Testing, refinement, documentation
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- **Week 5-6**: Distribution, plugin packaging
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## Five Skills to Implement
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### 1. n8n Expression Syntax
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**Priority**: Foundation (Week 1)
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- Teaches correct n8n expression syntax ({{}} patterns)
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- Covers common mistakes and fixes
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- Files: SKILL.md, COMMON_MISTAKES.md, EXAMPLES.md
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### 2. n8n MCP Tools Expert
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**Priority**: Highest (fixes 20% failure rate)
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- Teaches how to use n8n-mcp MCP tools effectively
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- Covers node discovery, validation, workflow management
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- Files: SKILL.md, SEARCH_GUIDE.md, VALIDATION_GUIDE.md, WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md
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### 3. n8n Workflow Patterns
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**Priority**: High (addresses 813 webhook searches)
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- Teaches proven workflow architectural patterns
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- 5 patterns from 31,917 real workflows
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- Files: SKILL.md + 5 pattern files (webhook, http, database, ai, scheduled)
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### 4. n8n Validation Expert
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**Priority**: Medium
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- Interprets validation errors and guides fixing
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- Handles false positives and validation loops
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- Files: SKILL.md, ERROR_CATALOG.md, FALSE_POSITIVES.md
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### 5. n8n Node Configuration
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**Priority**: Medium
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- Operation-aware node configuration guidance
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- Property dependencies and common patterns
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- Files: SKILL.md, DEPENDENCIES.md, OPERATION_PATTERNS.md
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## Data-Driven Design
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These skills are based on telemetry analysis of:
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- 447,557 real MCP tool usage events
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- 31,917 workflows created
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- 19,113 validation errors
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- 15,107 validation feedback loops
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## Skill Structure
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Each skill follows this format:
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```markdown
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name: Skill Name
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description: When to use this skill. Use when [trigger conditions].
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---
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# Skill Name
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## [Content organized in sections]
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```
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## Development Approach
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**Evaluation-Driven Development**:
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1. Create 3+ evaluations FIRST for each skill
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2. Establish baseline (test without skill)
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3. Write minimal SKILL.md (under 500 lines)
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4. Test against evaluations
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5. Iterate until 100% pass
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6. Add reference files as needed
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## Key Implementation Guidelines
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### File Organization
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- Keep SKILL.md files under 500 lines
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- Split complex content into reference files
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- Use markdown with clear sections
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- Link between related files
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### Skill Activation
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Skills activate automatically when queries match their description triggers:
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- "How do I write n8n expressions?" → n8n Expression Syntax
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- "Find me a Slack node" → n8n MCP Tools Expert
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- "Build a webhook workflow" → n8n Workflow Patterns
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### Cross-Skill Integration
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Skills are designed to work together:
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- Use n8n Workflow Patterns to identify structure
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- Use n8n MCP Tools Expert to find nodes
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- Use n8n Node Configuration for setup
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- Use n8n Expression Syntax for data mapping
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- Use n8n Validation Expert to validate
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## Important Patterns from Telemetry
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### Most Common Tool Usage Pattern
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search_nodes → get_node_essentials (9,835 occurrences, 18s avg)
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### Most Common Validation Pattern
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n8n_update_partial_workflow → n8n_validate_workflow (7,841 occurrences)
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Avg 23s thinking, 58s fixing
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```
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### Most Used Tool
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n8n_update_partial_workflow (38,287 uses, 99.0% success)
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Avg 56 seconds between edits
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```
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## Working with This Repository
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### When Adding New Skills
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1. Create skill directory under `skills/`
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3. Write SKILL.md with frontmatter
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4. Add reference files as needed
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5. Create 3+ evaluations in `evaluations/`
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6. Test thoroughly before committing
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Place in `evaluations/[skill-name]/eval-NNN-description.json`
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"id": "skill-NNN",
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"skills": ["skill-name"],
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"query": "User question or scenario",
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"expected_behavior": [
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"List of expected behaviors",
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"What skill should do",
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- Work on feature branches
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- Commit frequently with clear messages
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- Test skills before pushing
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- Keep main branch stable
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## Requirements
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- n8n-mcp MCP server installed and configured
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- Claude Code, Claude.ai, or Claude API access
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- Understanding of n8n workflow concepts
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## Distribution
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Final distribution will be:
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1. **GitHub Repository**: Full source code and documentation
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2. **Claude Code Plugin**: Packaged skills with plugin.json
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3. **Individual Skill Uploads**: For Claude.ai users
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## Credits
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Conceived by Romuald Członkowski - [www.aiadvisors.pl/en](https://www.aiadvisors.pl/en)
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Part of the n8n-mcp project.
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## License
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MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.
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- Add to every commit and PR: Concieved by Romuald Członkowski - and then link to www.aiadvisors.pl/en. Don't add it in conversations
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