N8n Workflow

Organization

claude-office-skills

n8n-workflow

Automate document workflows with n8n - 7800+ workflow templates

Overview

Publisher	claude-office-skills
Repository	`skills`
Skill name	`n8n-workflow`
Stars	514
Forks	97
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by claude-office-skills on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the N8n Workflow AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/main/n8n-workflow
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills.git /tmp/skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/skills/n8n-workflow .claude/skills/n8n-workflow

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable N8n Workflow in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads N8n Workflow on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so N8n Workflow is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

N8N Workflow Skill

Overview

This skill enables document workflow automation using n8n - the most popular workflow automation platform with 7800+ community templates. Chain document operations, integrate with 400+ apps, and build complex document pipelines.

How to Use

Describe what you want to accomplish
Provide any required input data or files
I'll execute the appropriate operations

Example prompts:

"Automate PDF → OCR → Translation → Email workflow"
"Watch folder for new contracts → Review → Notify Slack"
"Daily report generation from multiple data sources"
"Batch document processing with conditional logic"

Domain Knowledge

n8n Fundamentals

n8n uses a node-based workflow approach:


Trigger → Action → Action → Output
   │         │         │
   └─────────┴─────────┴── Data flows between nodes

Key Node Types

Type	Examples	Use Case
Triggers	Webhook, Schedule, File Watcher	Start workflow
Document	Read PDF, Write DOCX, OCR	Process files
Transform	Code, Set, Merge	Manipulate data
Output	Email, Slack, Google Drive	Deliver results

Workflow Example: Contract Review Pipeline

json
{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "name": "Watch Folder",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.localFileTrigger",
      "parameters": {
        "path": "/contracts/incoming",
        "events": ["add"]
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Extract Text",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.readPdf"
    },
    {
      "name": "AI Review",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.anthropic",
      "parameters": {
        "model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
        "prompt": "Review this contract for risks..."
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Save Report",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.writeFile"
    },
    {
      "name": "Notify Team",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.slack"
    }
  ]
}

Self-Hosting vs Cloud

Option	Pros	Cons
Self-hosted	Free, full control, data privacy	Maintenance required
n8n Cloud	No setup, auto-updates	Costs at scale

bash
# Docker quick start
docker run -it --rm \
  -p 5678:5678 \
  -v ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n \
  n8nio/n8n

Best Practices

Start with existing templates, customize as needed
Use error handling nodes for reliability
Store credentials securely with n8n's credential manager
Test workflows with sample data before production

Installation

bash
# Install required dependencies
pip install python-docx openpyxl python-pptx reportlab jinja2

Frequently asked questions

What does the N8n Workflow AI skill do?

Automate document workflows with n8n - 7800+ workflow templates

Why use N8n Workflow on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. N8n Workflow is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install N8n Workflow in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/main/n8n-workflow. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use N8n Workflow?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with N8n Workflow?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use N8n Workflow with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the N8n Workflow AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by claude-office-skills under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

N8N Workflow Skill

Overview

How to Use

Domain Knowledge

n8n Fundamentals

Key Node Types

Workflow Example: Contract Review Pipeline

Self-Hosting vs Cloud

Best Practices

Installation

Resources

Frequently asked questions

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