n8n MCP Tools Expert
Expert guide for using n8n-mcp MCP tools effectively.
Purpose
Teaches how to use n8n-mcp MCP server tools correctly for efficient workflow building.
Activates On
- search nodes
- find node
- validate
- MCP tools
- template
- workflow
- n8n-mcp
- tool selection
File Count
5 files
Priority
HIGHEST - Essential for correct MCP tool usage
Dependencies
n8n-mcp tools: All of them! (40+ tools)
Related skills:
- n8n Expression Syntax (write expressions for workflows)
- n8n Workflow Patterns (use tools to build patterns)
- n8n Validation Expert (interpret validation results)
- n8n Node Configuration (configure nodes found with tools)
Coverage
Core Topics
- Tool selection guide (which tool for which task)
- nodeType format differences (nodes-base.* vs n8n-nodes-base.*)
- Validation profiles (minimal/runtime/ai-friendly/strict)
- Smart parameters (branch, case for multi-output nodes)
- Auto-sanitization system
- Workflow management (18 operation types)
- AI connection types (8 types)
Tool Categories
- Node Discovery (search_nodes, get_node with detail levels and modes)
- Configuration Validation (minimal, operation, workflow)
- Workflow Management (create, update, validate)
- Template Library (search, get)
- Documentation (tools, database stats)
Evaluations
5 scenarios (100% coverage expected):
- eval-001: Tool selection (search_nodes)
- eval-002: nodeType format (nodes-base.* prefix)
- eval-003: Validation workflow (profiles)
- eval-004: standard vs full detail (1-2KB vs 3-8KB)
- eval-005: Smart parameters (branch, case)
Key Features
✅ Tool Selection Guide: Which tool to use for each task ✅ Common Patterns: Most effective tool usage sequences ✅ Format Guidance: nodeType format differences explained ✅ Smart Parameters: Semantic branch/case routing for multi-output nodes ✅ Auto-Sanitization: Explains automatic validation fixes ✅ Comprehensive: Covers all 40+ MCP tools
Files
- SKILL.md - Core tool usage guide
- SEARCH_GUIDE.md - Node discovery tools
- VALIDATION_GUIDE.md - Validation tools and profiles
- WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md - Workflow management
- README.md (this file) - Skill metadata
What You'll Learn
- Correct nodeType formats (nodes-base.* for search tools)
- When to use get_node vs get_node({detail: "full"})
- How to use validation profiles effectively
- Smart parameters for multi-output nodes (IF/Switch)
- Common tool usage patterns and workflows
Last Updated
2025-10-20
Part of: n8n-skills repository Conceived by: Romuald Członkowski - www.aiadvisors.pl/en