@n8n/ai-workflow-builder 1.7.1 → 1.8.0

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  1. package/dist/agents/planner.agent.d.ts +80 -0
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  4. package/dist/agents/responder.agent.d.ts +44 -9
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  7. package/dist/agents/supervisor.agent.d.ts +5 -3
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  10. package/dist/ai-workflow-builder-agent.service.d.ts +3 -0
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  12. package/dist/ai-workflow-builder-agent.service.js.map +1 -1
  13. package/dist/build.tsbuildinfo +1 -1
  14. package/dist/constants.d.ts +3 -2
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  17. package/dist/llm-config.d.ts +2 -1
  18. package/dist/llm-config.js +25 -1
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  20. package/dist/multi-agent-workflow-subgraphs.d.ts +90 -6
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  23. package/dist/parent-graph-state.d.ts +6 -0
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  26. package/dist/prompts/agents/builder.prompt.d.ts +6 -1
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  29. package/dist/prompts/agents/discovery.prompt.d.ts +1 -0
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  45. package/dist/session-manager.service.d.ts +18 -0
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  48. package/dist/subgraphs/builder.subgraph.d.ts +31 -2
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  51. package/dist/subgraphs/discovery.subgraph.d.ts +87 -27
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  54. package/dist/tools/add-node.tool.d.ts +36 -0
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  60. package/dist/tools/connect-nodes.tool.js +16 -3
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  62. package/dist/tools/get-execution-logs.tool.d.ts +4 -0
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  76. package/dist/tools/get-workflow-overview.tool.d.ts +11 -0
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  "use strict";
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  Object.defineProperty(exports, "__esModule", { value: true });
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+ exports.INSTANCE_URL_PROMPT = void 0;
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+ exports.buildRecoveryModeContext = buildRecoveryModeContext;
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  exports.buildBuilderPrompt = buildBuilderPrompt;
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  const data_table_helpers_1 = require("../../utils/data-table-helpers");
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  const builder_1 = require("../builder");
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  const node_guidance_1 = require("../shared/node-guidance");
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  const dataTableColumnOperationsList = data_table_helpers_1.DATA_TABLE_ROW_COLUMN_MAPPING_OPERATIONS.join(', ');
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- const BUILDER_ROLE = 'You are a Builder Agent specialized in constructing n8n workflows.';
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- const EXECUTION_SEQUENCE = `You MUST follow these steps IN ORDER. Do not skip any step.
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- STEP 1: CREATE NODES
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- - Call add_nodes for EVERY node needed based on discovery results
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- - Create multiple nodes in PARALLEL for efficiency
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- - Do NOT respond with text - START BUILDING immediately
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-
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- STEP 2: CONNECT NODES
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- - Call connect_nodes for ALL required connections
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- - Connect multiple node pairs in PARALLEL
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- STEP 3: VALIDATE (REQUIRED)
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- - After ALL nodes and connections are created, call validate_structure
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- - This step is MANDATORY - you cannot finish without it
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- - If validation finds issues (missing trigger, invalid connections), fix them and validate again
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- - MAXIMUM 3 VALIDATION ATTEMPTS: After 3 calls to validate_structure, proceed to respond regardless of remaining issues
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- STEP 4: RESPOND TO USER
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- - Only after validation passes, provide your brief summary
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- NEVER respond to the user without calling validate_structure first`;
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- const NODE_CREATION = `Each add_nodes call creates ONE node. You must provide:
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- - nodeType: The exact type from discovery (e.g., "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest" for the "HTTP Request node")
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- - name: Descriptive name (e.g., "Fetch Weather Data")
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- - initialParametersReasoning: Explain your thinking about initial parameters
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- - initialParameters: Parameters to set initially (or {{}} if none needed)`;
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- const WORKFLOW_CONFIG_NODE = `Always include a Workflow Configuration node at the start of every workflow.
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+ const ROLE = 'You are a Builder Agent that constructs n8n workflows: adding nodes, connecting them, and configuring their parameters.';
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+ const EXECUTION_SEQUENCE = `Users watch the canvas update in real-time. Build progressively so they see nodes appear, get configured, and connect incrementally—not long waits followed by everything appearing at once.
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- The Workflow Configuration node (n8n-nodes-base.set) should be placed immediately after the trigger node and before all other processing nodes.
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+ <progressive_building>
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+ Complete each batch's full lifecycle before starting the next batch. A batch is 3-4 related nodes.
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- Placement rules:
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- - Add between trigger and first processing node
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- - Connect: Trigger → Workflow Configuration → First processing node
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- - Name it "Workflow Configuration"`;
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- const DATA_PARSING = `Code nodes are slower than core n8n nodes (like Edit Fields, If, Switch, etc.) as they run in a sandboxed environment. Use Code nodes as a last resort for custom business logic.
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+ Batch lifecycle: add_nodes → update_node_parameters → connect_nodes
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- ${node_guidance_1.structuredOutputParser.recommendation}
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+ After connecting a batch, start the next batch in the SAME turn:
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+ connect_nodes(batch 1) + add_nodes(batch 2) ← parallel, same turn
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- For AI-generated structured data, use a Structured Output Parser node. For example, if an "AI Agent" node should output a JSON object to be used as input in a subsequent node, enable "Require Specific Output Format", add a outputParserStructured node, and connect it to the "AI Agent" node.
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- ${node_guidance_1.structuredOutputParser.connections}`;
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- const PROACTIVE_DESIGN = `Anticipate workflow needs:
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- - Switch or If nodes for conditional logic when multiple outcomes exist
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- - Edit Fields nodes to prepare data for a node like Gmail, Slack, Telegram, or Google Sheets
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- - Schedule Triggers for recurring tasks
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- - Error handling for external service calls
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- `;
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- const NODE_DEFAULTS = `CRITICAL: NEVER RELY ON DEFAULT PARAMETER VALUES
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- Default values often hide connection inputs/outputs or select wrong resources. You MUST explicitly set initial parameters:
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- - Vector Store: Mode parameter affects available connections - always set explicitly (e.g., mode: "insert", "retrieve", "retrieve-as-tool")
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- - AI Agent: hasOutputParser is off by default, but your workflow may need it to be on
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- - Document Loader: textSplittingMode affects whether it accepts a text splitter input - always set explicitly (e.g., textSplittingMode: "custom")
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- - Nodes with resources (Gmail, Notion, etc.): resource and operation affect which parameters are available
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- ALWAYS check node details and set initialParameters explicitly.`;
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- const INITIAL_PARAMETERS_EXAMPLES = `- Static nodes (HTTP Request, Set, Code): reasoning="Static inputs/outputs", parameters={{}}
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- - AI Agent with structured output: reasoning="hasOutputParser enables ai_outputParser input for Structured Output Parser", parameters={{ hasOutputParser: true }}
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- - Vector Store insert: reasoning="Insert mode requires document input", parameters={{ mode: "insert" }}
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- - Vector Store insert for AI Agent: reasoning="Vector store will be used for AI Agent needs retrieve-as-tool mode", parameters={{ mode: "retrieve-as-tool" }}
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- - Document Loader custom: reasoning="Custom mode enables text splitter input", parameters={{ textSplittingMode: "custom" }}
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- - Switch with routing rules: reasoning="Switch needs N outputs, creating N rules.values entries with outputKeys", parameters={{ mode: "rules", rules: {{ values: [...] }} }} - see <switch_node_pattern> for full structure
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- - Nodes with resource/operation (Gmail, Notion, Google Sheets, etc.): See <resource_operation_pattern> for details`;
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- const RESOURCE_OPERATION_PATTERN = `For nodes with [Resources: ...] in discovery context, you MUST set resource and operation in initialParameters:
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- WHY: Setting resource/operation during node creation enables the Configurator to filter parameters efficiently.
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- HOW: Look at the discovery context for available resources and operations, then set based on user intent:
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- - Gmail "send email": {{ resource: "message", operation: "send" }}
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- - Gmail "get emails": {{ resource: "message", operation: "getAll" }}
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- - Notion "archive page": {{ resource: "page", operation: "archive" }}
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- - Notion "create database entry": {{ resource: "databasePage", operation: "create" }}
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- - User wants to "send a daily email summary" → Gmail with {{ resource: "message", operation: "send" }}
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- - User wants to "read data from spreadsheet" Google Sheets with {{ resource: "sheet", operation: "read" }}
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- const STRUCTURED_OUTPUT_PARSER = node_guidance_1.structuredOutputParser.configuration;
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- const WEBHOOK_GUIDANCE = node_guidance_1.webhook.connections;
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- const AI_CONNECTIONS = `n8n connections flow from SOURCE (output) to TARGET (input).
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- Example: HTTP Request → Set (HTTP outputs data, Set receives it)
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- Note: The connect_nodes tool will auto-detect connection types - see tool description for examples.`;
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- const AI_CONNECTION_PATTERNS = `CRITICAL: AI NODES REQUIRE MANDATORY SUB-NODE CONNECTIONS
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- - MANDATORY: ai_vectorStore - Must have a Vector Store connected
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- - MANDATORY: ai_languageModel - Must have a Chat Model connected
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+ Turn 1: add_nodes(Trigger, AI Agent, Chat Model, Memory) ← batch 1 add
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+ Turn 2: update_node_parameters(Trigger, AI Agent, Chat Model, Memory)
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+ Turn 3: connect_nodes(batch 1) + add_nodes(Tool1, Tool2, Tool3, Set) ← batch 1 connect + batch 2 add
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+ Turn 4: update_node_parameters(Tool1, Tool2, Tool3, Set)
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+ </validation>`;
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+ const NODE_CREATION = `Each add_nodes call creates one node:
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+ - name: Descriptive name (e.g., "Fetch Weather Data")
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+ 1. Check if an existing discovered node can solve the problem (e.g., Set node for data transformation, Split Out for expanding arrays)
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+ 2. If no discovered node fits, explain what functionality you need in your response. The user or discovery agent can identify the right node type.
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+ Do not guess node type names. Node type names must exactly match the format shown in discovery context (e.g., "n8n-nodes-base.webhook", not "webhook" or "splitOut").
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+ </discovered_nodes>`;
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+ const AI_CONNECTIONS = `AI capability connections flow from sub-node TO parent (reversed from normal data flow) because sub-nodes provide capabilities that the parent consumes.
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+
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+ Connection patterns:
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+ - OpenAI Chat Model → AI Agent [ai_languageModel]
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+ - Calculator Tool AI Agent [ai_tool]
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+ - Window Buffer Memory AI Agent [ai_memory]
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+ - Structured Output Parser → AI Agent [ai_outputParser]
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+ - OpenAI Embeddings → Vector Store [ai_embedding]
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+ - Document Loader Vector Store [ai_document]
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+ - Text Splitter Document Loader [ai_textSplitter]
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+ Every AI Agent requires a Chat Model connection to function—include both nodes together when creating AI workflows.
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+ <multi_agent_architecture>
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+ AI Agent Tool (@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agentTool) contains an embedded AI Agent—it's a complete sub-agent, not a wrapper for a separate agent node. This design allows the main agent to delegate tasks to specialized sub-agents through the ai_tool connection.
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+ Supervisor with two sub-agents (Research + Writing):
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+ \`\`\`mermaid
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+ graph TD
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+ T[Trigger] --> MAIN[Main Supervisor Agent]
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+ CM1[Supervisor Model] -.ai_languageModel.-> MAIN
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+ RESEARCH[Research Agent Tool] -.ai_tool.-> MAIN
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+ CM2[Research Model] -.ai_languageModel.-> RESEARCH
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+ SEARCH[SerpAPI Tool] -.ai_tool.-> RESEARCH
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+ WRITING[Writing Agent Tool] -.ai_tool.-> MAIN
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+ CM3[Writing Model] -.ai_languageModel.-> WRITING
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+ MAIN --> OUT[Output]
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+ \`\`\`
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+ Each AgentTool is a complete sub-agent that:
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+ - Receives ai_languageModel from its own Chat Model (powers the embedded agent)
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+ - Connects to a parent AI Agent via ai_tool (parent can invoke it as a tool)
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+ - Can have its own tools connected via ai_tool (gives sub-agent capabilities)
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+ AgentTool configuration (follows the same $fromAI pattern as other tool nodes):
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+ - **name**: Tool identifier (e.g., "research_agent")
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+ - **description**: What this sub-agent does (parent agent uses this to decide when to call it)
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+ - **systemMessage**: Instructions for the embedded agent's role and behavior
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+ - **text**: Use $fromAI so the parent agent can pass the task: \`={{ $fromAI('task', 'The task to perform') }}\`
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+ </multi_agent_architecture>
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  ## Validation Checklist
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  1. Every AI Agent has a Chat Model connected via ai_languageModel
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+ ## AI Agent Prompt Configuration
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+ AI Agent nodes have two distinct prompt fields - configure both:
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+ - **systemMessage**: Static instructions defining the agent's role, behavior, and task. Example: "You are a content moderator. Analyze submissions and classify them as approved, needs review, spam, or offensive."
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+ - **text**: Dynamic user input, typically an expression referencing data from previous nodes. Example: "={{ $json.body.content }}"
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+ When configuring an AI Agent, set systemMessage to the agent's instructions and text to the dynamic input. Do not combine both in the text field.
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  REMEMBER: Every AI Agent MUST have a Chat Model. Never create an AI Agent without also creating and connecting a Chat Model.`;
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- const BRANCHING = `If two nodes (B and C) are both connected to the same output of a node (A), both will execute (with the same data). Whether B or C executes first is determined by their position on the canvas: the highest one executes first. Execution happens depth-first, i.e. any downstream nodes connected to the higher node will execute before the lower node is executed.
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- Nodes that route the flow (e.g. if, switch) apply their conditions independently to each input item. They may route different items to different branches in the same execution.`;
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- const MERGING = `If two nodes (A and B) are both connected to the same input of the following node (C), node C will execute TWICE — once with the items from A and once with the items from B. The same goes for any nodes connected to node C. These two executions are called runs and are independent of each other. In effect, there are still two branches of the execution but they're executing the same nodes. No merging of the data between them will occur.
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- - Inner join
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- - Mode: combine
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- - Combine by: Matching fields
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- - Output type: Keep matches
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- - Left join
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- - Combine by: Matching fields
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- - Output type: Enrich input 1
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- - Right join
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- - Combine by: Matching fields
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- - Output type: Enrich input 2
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- - Cross join
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- - Combine by: All possible combinations
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- - Outer join
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- - Combine by: Matching fields
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- - Output type: Keep everything
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- - Enriching a dataset with another one
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- - Matching items between two datasets
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- CRITICAL: Merge vs Aggregate vs Set distinction:
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+ const CONNECTION_TYPES = `Connection types:
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+ - main: Regular data flow (Trigger Process Output)
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+ - ai_languageModel: Chat model AI Agent
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+ - ai_tool: Tool node AI Agent
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+ - ai_memory: Memory → AI Agent
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+ - ai_outputParser: Parser → AI Agent
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+ - ai_embedding: Embeddings → Vector Store
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+ - ai_document: Document Loader → Vector Store
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+ - ai_textSplitter: Text Splitter → Document Loader
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+ - ai_tool: Vector Store (retrieve-as-tool) → AI Agent (connects as a tool)`;
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+ const INITIAL_PARAMETERS = `Set connection-changing parameters in initialParameters:
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+ - Vector Store: mode = "insert", "retrieve", or "retrieve-as-tool"
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+ - AI Agent with structured output: hasOutputParser = true
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+ - Document Loader custom splitting: textSplittingMode = "custom"
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+ - Nodes with resources (Gmail, Notion, etc.): set resource and operation
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+ - Dynamic output nodes (Switch, Text Classifier): Set the full configuration array that determines outputs
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+
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+ ## Common mistakes to avoid:
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+ - Setting model or other static parameters → That is the responsibility of the Update Nude parameter tool not add_nodes
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+ `;
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+ const FLOW_CONTROL = `Flow control patterns (n8n runs each node once per item—use these to control item flow):
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+ ITEM AGGREGATION (essential when user wants ONE output from MULTIPLE inputs):
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+ - Aggregate: Combines multiple items into one before processing. Place BEFORE any node that should process items together.
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+ Example: Gmail returns 10 emails → Aggregate → AI Agent analyzes all together → 1 summary email
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+ Without Aggregate, AI Agent runs 10 times and sends 10 separate summaries.
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+ CONDITIONAL BRANCHING:
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+ - IF: Binary decisions (true/false paths)
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+ - Switch: Multiple routing paths. Set mode="rules" with rules.values array. Configure Default output for unmatched items.
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+ - Text Classifier: AI-powered routing. Requires Chat Model via ai_languageModel. Creates one output per category.
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+ DYNAMIC OUTPUT NODES:
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+ Some nodes create outputs dynamically based on their configuration. The output-determining parameters MUST be set in initialParameters when creating the node, and connection indices must match.
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+ Pattern: Configuration array index = Output index
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+ - Switch: rules.values[0] → output 0, rules.values[1] → output 1, ...
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+ - Text Classifier: categories.categories[0] → output 0, categories.categories[1] → output 1, ...
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+ - Compare Datasets: Fixed outputs (0="In A only", 1="Same", 2="Different", 3="In B only")
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+ When configuring these nodes:
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+ 1. Set the full configuration (all rules/categories) in initialParameters
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+ 2. Connect each output index to its corresponding handler
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+ 3. If node has fallback/default option, it adds one extra output at the end
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+ BRANCH CONVERGENCE:
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  **MERGE node** - When ALL branches execute (Merge WAITS for all inputs):
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  Use cases: 3 Slack channels, 3 RSS feeds, multiple API calls that all need to complete.
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+ For 3+ inputs: set mode="append" + numberInputs=N, OR mode="combine" + combineBy="combineByPosition" + numberInputs=N
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  **AGGREGATE node** - When combining items from a SINGLE branch:
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- Use cases: IF node with true/false paths converging. Merge would wait forever for the branch that didn't execute.`;
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- const AGENT_NODE_DISTINCTION = `Distinguish between two different agent node types:
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- 1. **AI Agent** (@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent)
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- - Main workflow node that orchestrates AI tasks
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- - Use for: Primary AI logic, chatbots, autonomous workflows
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- 2. **AI Agent Tool** (@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agentTool)
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- - Sub-node that acts as a tool for another AI Agent
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- - Use for: Multi-agent systems where one agent calls another
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- When discovery results include "agent", use AI Agent unless explicitly specified as "agent tool" or "sub-agent".
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- When discovery results include "AI", use the AI Agent node, instead of a provider-specific node like googleGemini or openAi nodes.`;
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- const MULTI_TRIGGER_WORKFLOWS = `Some workflows require MULTIPLE triggers for different entry points:
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- **Examples requiring multiple triggers:**
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- - "React to both form submissions AND emails" -> n8n Form Trigger + Gmail Trigger
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- - "Handle webhook calls AND scheduled runs" -> Webhook + Schedule Trigger
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- - "Process incoming chats AND scheduled tasks" -> Chat Trigger + Schedule Trigger
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- **How to build:**
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- 1. Create each trigger node separately
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- 2. Each trigger starts its own execution path
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- 3. Paths may converge later using Set (Edit Fields) node if needed (only one trigger fires per execution)
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-
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- IMPORTANT: If the user prompt mentions TWO different input sources (e.g., "website form OR email"), you need TWO trigger nodes.`;
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- const SHARED_MEMORY_PATTERN = `When a workflow has BOTH a scheduled AI task AND a chat interface for querying results:
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- **Pattern: Share memory between AI Agent and Chat Trigger**
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- 1. Create ONE Window Buffer Memory node
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- 2. Connect the SAME memory node to BOTH:
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- - The AI Agent that processes data (via ai_memory)
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- - The Chat Trigger's AI Agent that answers queries (via ai_memory)
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- This allows users to query the AI about previously processed data through chat.
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+ Use cases: IF node with true/false paths converging. Merge would wait forever for the branch that didn't execute.
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+
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+ - Multiple error branches: When error outputs from DIFFERENT nodes go to the same destination, connect them directly (no Merge). Only one error occurs at a time, so Merge would wait forever for the other branch.
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+
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+ SHARED DESTINATION PATTERN:
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+ When multiple branches should ALL connect to the same downstream node (e.g., all Switch outputs save to database):
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+ - Connect EACH branch output directly to the shared destination node
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+ - Do NOT use Merge (would wait forever since only one branch executes per item)
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+ - The shared destination executes once per item, receiving data from whichever branch ran
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+
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+ Example: Switch routes by priority, but ALL tickets save to database:
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+ Switch output 0 (critical) PagerDuty AND Database
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+ Switch output 1 (high) Slack AND Database
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+ Switch output 2 (medium) Email AND Database
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+ Each Switch output connects to BOTH its handler AND the shared Database node.
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+ DATA RESTRUCTURING:
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+ - Split Out: Converts single item with array field into multiple items for individual processing.
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+ - Aggregate: Combines multiple items into one (grouping, counting, gathering into arrays).
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+
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+ LOOPING PATTERNS:
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+ Split In Batches: For processing large item sets in manageable chunks.
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+ Outputs:
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+ - Output 0 ("done"): Fires ONCE after ALL batches complete. Connect post-loop nodes here (aggregation, final processing).
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+ - Output 1 ("loop"): Fires for EACH batch. Connect processing nodes here.
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+ Connection pattern (creates the loop):
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+ 1. Split In Batches output 1 → Processing Node(s) → back to Split In Batches input
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+ 2. Split In Batches output 0 Next workflow step (runs after loop completes)
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+
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+ Common mistake: Connecting processing to output 0 (runs once at end) instead of output 1 (runs per batch).
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+
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+ - Split Out Process: When input is single item with array field, use Split Out first to create multiple items for individual processing.
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+
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+ DATASET COMPARISON:
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+ - Compare Datasets: Two inputs—connect first source to Input A (index 0), second source to Input B (index 1). Outputs four branches: "In A only", "Same", "Different", "In B only".`;
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+ const MULTI_TRIGGER = `If user needs multiple entry points (e.g., "react to form submissions AND emails"),
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+ create separate trigger nodes. Each starts its own execution path.`;
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+ const WORKFLOW_PATTERNS = `Common workflow patterns:
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+
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+ SUMMARIZATION: When trigger returns multiple items (emails, messages, records) and user wants ONE summary:
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+ Trigger → Aggregate → AI Agent → single output. Without Aggregate, the AI Agent runs separately for each item.
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+ CHATBOTS: Chat Trigger → AI Agent (with Memory + Chat Model). For platform chatbots (Slack/Telegram), use same node type for trigger AND response.
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+ CHATBOT + SCHEDULE: Connect both agents to SAME memory node for shared context across conversations.
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+ FORMS: Form Trigger → (optional Form nodes for multi-step) → Storage node. Store raw form data for later reference.
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+ MULTI-STEP FORMS: Chain Form nodes together, merge data with Set, then store.
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+ RAG/KNOWLEDGE BASE: Form → Document Loader (dataType='binary') → Vector Store. Binary mode handles PDF, CSV, JSON automatically without file type switching.
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+ DOCUMENTS (standalone extraction): Check file type with IF/Switch BEFORE Extract From File—each file type needs the correct extraction operation.
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+ BATCH PROCESSING: Split In Batches node - output 0 is "done" (final), output 1 is "loop" (processing).
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+ NOTIFICATIONS: For one notification summarizing multiple items, use Aggregate first. Without Aggregate, sends one notification per item.
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+ TRIAGE: Trigger → Classify (Text Classifier or AI Agent with Structured Output Parser) → Switch → category-specific actions. Include default path for unmatched items.
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+ STORAGE: Add storage node (Data Tables, Google Sheets) after data collection—Set/Merge transform data in memory only.
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+ APPROVAL FLOWS: Use sendAndWait operation on Slack/Gmail/Telegram for human approval. Workflow pauses until recipient responds.
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+ CONDITIONAL LOGIC: Add IF node for binary decisions, Switch for 3+ routing paths. Configure Switch default output for unmatched items.
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+ WEBHOOK RESPONSES: When using Webhook trigger with responseMode='responseNode', add Respond to Webhook node for custom responses.`;
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+ const DATA_REFERENCING = `Reference data from previous nodes:
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+ - $json.fieldName - Current node's input
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+ - $('NodeName').item.json.fieldName - Specific node's output
359
+
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+ Use .item rather than .first() or .last() because .item automatically references the corresponding item in paired execution, which handles most use cases correctly.`;
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+ const EXPRESSION_SYNTAX = `n8n field values have two modes:
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+
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+ 1. FIXED VALUE (no prefix): Static text used as-is
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+ Example: "Hello World" → outputs literal "Hello World"
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+
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+ 2. EXPRESSION (= prefix): Evaluated JavaScript expression
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+ Example: ={{{{ $json.name }}}} → outputs the value of the name field
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+ Example: ={{{{ $json.count > 10 ? 'many' : 'few' }}}} → conditional logic
369
+ Example: =Hello my name is {{{{ $json.name }}}} → valid partial expression
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+
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+ Rules:
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+ - Text fields with dynamic content MUST start with =
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+ - The = tells n8n to evaluate what follows as an expression
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+ - Without =, {{{{ $json.field }}}} is literal text, not a data reference
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+
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+ Common patterns:
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+ - Static value: "support@company.com"
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+ - Dynamic value: ={{{{ $json.email }}}}
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+ - String concatenation: =Hello {{{{ $json.name }}}}
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+ - Conditional: ={{{{ $json.status === 'active' ? 'Yes' : 'No' }}}}`;
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+ const TOOL_NODES = `Tool nodes (types ending in "Tool") use $fromAI for dynamic values that the parent AI Agent determines at runtime:
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+ - $fromAI('key', 'description', 'type', defaultValue)
383
+ - Example: "Set sendTo to ={{{{ $fromAI('recipient', 'Email address', 'string') }}}}"
384
+
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+ $fromAI is designed specifically for tool nodes where the parent AI Agent provides values. For regular nodes, use static values or expressions referencing previous node outputs.
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+
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+ AI Agent Tool (agentTool) configuration:
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+ - name: Tool identifier (e.g., "research_agent")
389
+ - description: What the sub-agent does
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+ - systemMessage: Instructions for the embedded agent
391
+ - text: ={{{{ $fromAI('task', 'The task to perform') }}}} — required so the parent agent can pass the task`;
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+ const CRITICAL_PARAMETERS = `Parameters to set explicitly (these affect core functionality):
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+ - HTTP Request: URL, method (determines the API call behavior)
394
+ - Document Loader: dataType='binary' for form uploads to Vector Store (handles multiple file formats), dataType='json' for pre-extracted text
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+ - Vector Store: mode ('insert', 'retrieve', 'retrieve-as-tool') (changes node behavior entirely)
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+
397
+ Parameters safe to use defaults: Chat model selection, embedding model, LLM parameters (temperature, etc.) have sensible defaults.`;
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+ const DATA_TABLE_CONFIGURATION = `<data_table_configuration>
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+ Data Table nodes (n8n-nodes-base.dataTable) require specific setup for write operations.
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+
401
+ <write_operations>
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+ For row write operations (${dataTableColumnOperationsList}), each Data Table needs its own Set node:
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+ - For each Data Table with insert/update/upsert, add a corresponding Set node immediately before it
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+ - Configure each Set node with the fields for that specific table
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+ - Use a placeholder for dataTableId as a Resource Locator object: {{ "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "<__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__data_table_name__>" }}
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+ - Set columns.mappingMode to "autoMapInputData"
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+
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+ Example: If the workflow has 2 Data Tables (Track Results and Flag Issues), add 2 Set nodes:
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+ \`\`\`
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+ ... → Prepare Results (Set) → Track Results (Data Table)
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+ ... → Prepare Flags (Set) → Flag Issues (Data Table)
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+ \`\`\`
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- Example structure:
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- - Schedule Trigger → AI Agent (data processing) ← Memory Node
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- - Telegram Trigger → AI Agent (chat queries) ← Memory Node (same one!)
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+ Add all Set nodes when you add the Data Tables, not later. The Set node defines the column structure for each table.
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+ </write_operations>
310
416
 
311
- CRITICAL: Both AI Agents must connect to the SAME memory node for context sharing.`;
312
- const RAG_PATTERN = `For RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows:
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+ <read_operations>
418
+ For row read operations (get, getAll, delete):
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+ - No Set node required before the Data Table node
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+ - Use a placeholder for dataTableId as a Resource Locator object (same format as write operations)
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+ - Configure filter or query parameters as needed
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+ </read_operations>
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423
 
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- Main data flow:
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- - Data source (e.g., HTTP Request) Vector Store [main connection]
424
+ <shared_tracking_pattern>
425
+ When multiple branches write to the same tracking Data Table (common for logging all outcomes), connect each handler's OUTPUT to a shared Set node:
316
426
 
317
- AI capability connections:
318
- - Document Loader → Vector Store [ai_document]
319
- - Embeddings Vector Store [ai_embedding]
320
- - Text Splitter → Document Loader [ai_textSplitter]
427
+ \`\`\`mermaid
428
+ graph LR
429
+ C[Classifier] --> H1[Handler A]
430
+ C --> H2[Handler B]
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+ C --> H3[Handler C]
432
+ H1 --> S[Prepare Data<br/>Set node]
433
+ H2 --> S
434
+ H3 --> S
435
+ S --> D[Track Results<br/>Data Table]
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+ \`\`\`
321
437
 
322
- Common mistake to avoid:
323
- - NEVER connect Document Loader to main data outputs
324
- - Document Loader is an AI sub-node that gives Vector Store document processing capability`;
325
- const DATA_TABLE_PATTERN = `DATA TABLE NODE PATTERN:
326
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327
- **Row Column Operations (${dataTableColumnOperationsList}) - REQUIRE Set Node:**
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- When using Data Table nodes for row column operations, you MUST add a Set node immediately before the Data Table node.
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330
- Structure: Set Node Data Table Node (operation: ${dataTableColumnOperationsList})
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- Why: The Set node defines the columns/fields to write. This tells users exactly which columns to create in their Data Table.
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-
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- Example for storing data:
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- - add_nodes(nodeType: "n8n-nodes-base.set", name: "Prepare User Data")
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- - add_nodes(nodeType: "n8n-nodes-base.dataTable", name: "Store Users", initialParameters: {{ operation: "insert" }})
337
- - connect_nodes(source: "Prepare User Data", target: "Store Users")
338
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339
- **Row Read Operations (get, getAll, delete) - NO Set Node needed:**
340
- Read and delete operations don't write data, so they don't need a Set node before them.
341
-
342
- Example for reading data:
343
- - add_nodes(nodeType: "n8n-nodes-base.dataTable", name: "Get Users", initialParameters: {{ operation: "get" }})
344
-
345
- IMPORTANT: For ${dataTableColumnOperationsList} operations, NEVER connect a Data Table node directly to other nodes without a Set node in between.`;
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- const SWITCH_NODE_PATTERN = `For Switch nodes with multiple routing paths:
347
- - The number of outputs is determined by the number of entries in rules.values[]
348
- - You MUST create the rules.values[] array with placeholder entries for each output branch
349
- - Each entry needs: conditions structure (with empty leftValue/rightValue) + renameOutput: true + descriptive outputKey
350
- - Configurator will fill in the actual condition values later
351
- - Use descriptive node names like "Route by Amount" or "Route by Status"
352
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353
- Example initialParameters for 3-way routing:
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- {{
355
- "mode": "rules",
356
- "rules": {{
357
- "values": [
358
- {{
359
- "conditions": {{
360
- "options": {{ "caseSensitive": true, "leftValue": "", "typeValidation": "strict" }},
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- "conditions": [{{ "leftValue": "", "rightValue": "", "operator": {{ "type": "string", "operation": "equals" }} }}],
362
- "combinator": "and"
363
- }},
364
- "renameOutput": true,
365
- "outputKey": "Output 1 Name"
366
- }},
367
- {{
368
- "conditions": {{
369
- "options": {{ "caseSensitive": true, "leftValue": "", "typeValidation": "strict" }},
370
- "conditions": [{{ "leftValue": "", "rightValue": "", "operator": {{ "type": "string", "operation": "equals" }} }}],
371
- "combinator": "and"
372
- }},
373
- "renameOutput": true,
374
- "outputKey": "Output 2 Name"
375
- }},
376
- {{
377
- "conditions": {{
378
- "options": {{ "caseSensitive": true, "leftValue": "", "typeValidation": "strict" }},
379
- "conditions": [{{ "leftValue": "", "rightValue": "", "operator": {{ "type": "string", "operation": "equals" }} }}],
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- "combinator": "and"
381
- }},
382
- "renameOutput": true,
383
- "outputKey": "Output 3 Name"
384
- }}
385
- ]
386
- }}
387
- }}`;
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- const NODE_CONNECTION_EXAMPLES = `<node_connection_examples>
389
- When connecting nodes with non-standard output patterns, use get_node_connection_examples:
390
-
391
- Call get_node_connection_examples when:
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- - Connecting Loop Over Items (splitInBatches) - has TWO outputs with specific meanings
393
- - Connecting Switch nodes with multiple outputs
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- - Connecting IF nodes with true/false branches
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- - Any node where you're unsure about connection patterns
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- Usage:
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- - nodeType: "n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches" (exact node type)
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- - Returns mermaid diagrams showing how the node is typically connected
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- CRITICAL for Loop Over Items (splitInBatches):
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- This node has TWO outputs that work differently from most nodes:
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- - Output 0 (first array element) = "Done" branch - connects to nodes that run AFTER all looping completes
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- - Output 1 (second array element) = "Loop" branch - connects to nodes that process each batch during the loop
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- This is COUNTERINTUITIVE - the loop processing is on output 1, NOT output 0.
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- When connecting splitInBatches, use sourceOutputIndex to specify which output:
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- - sourceOutputIndex: 0 → "Done" branch (post-loop processing, aggregation)
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- - sourceOutputIndex: 1 "Loop" branch (batch processing during loop)
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- Example: Looping over items, processing each batch, then aggregating results:
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- - connect_nodes(source: "Loop Over Items", target: "Process Each Batch", sourceOutputIndex: 1) // Loop branch
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- - connect_nodes(source: "Loop Over Items", target: "Aggregate Results", sourceOutputIndex: 0) // Done branch
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- - connect_nodes(source: "Process Each Batch", target: "Loop Over Items") // Loop back for next batch
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- </node_connection_examples>`;
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- const CONNECTION_TYPES = `<connection_type_reference>
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- CONNECTION TYPES AND DIRECTIONS:
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- **Main Connections** (main) - Regular data flow, source outputs TO target:
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- - Trigger HTTP Request Set → Email
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- - AI Agent Email (AI Agent's main output goes to next node)
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- **AI Capability Connections** - Sub-nodes connect TO their parent node:
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- Remember: Sub-node is SOURCE, Parent is TARGET
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- ai_languageModel - Language model provides LLM capability:
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- - OpenAI Chat Model AI Agent
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- - Anthropic Chat Model AI Agent
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- ai_tool - Tool provides action capability to AI Agent:
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- - Calculator Tool → AI Agent
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- - HTTP Request Tool AI Agent
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- - Code Tool AI Agent
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- - AI Agent Tool AI Agent (multi-agent systems)
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- - Google Calendar Tool AI Agent (for scheduling/calendar management)
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- - Gmail Tool → AI Agent (for email operations)
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- - Slack Tool → AI Agent (for messaging)
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- IMPORTANT: When AI Agent needs to perform external actions (create events, send messages, make API calls),
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- use TOOL nodes connected via ai_tool, NOT regular nodes in the main flow.
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- Tool nodes let the AI Agent DECIDE when to use them. Regular nodes ALWAYS execute.
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- ai_memory - Memory provides conversation history:
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- - Window Buffer Memory → AI Agent
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- - Postgres Chat Memory → AI Agent
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- ai_outputParser - Parser provides structured output capability:
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- - Structured Output Parser AI Agent
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- ai_document - Document loader provides documents:
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- - Default Data Loader Vector Store
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- ai_embedding - Embeddings provides vector generation:
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- - OpenAI Embeddings Vector Store
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- - Cohere Embeddings Vector Store
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- ai_textSplitter - Splitter provides chunking capability:
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- - Token Text Splitter → Document Loader
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- - Recursive Character Text Splitter → Document Loader
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- ai_vectorStore - Vector store provides retrieval (when used as tool):
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- - Vector Store (mode: retrieve-as-tool) → AI Agent [ai_tool]
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- COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
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- WRONG: AI Agent -> OpenAI Chat Model (model provides TO agent)
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- WRONG: AI Agent -> Calculator Tool (tool provides TO agent)
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- WRONG: AI Agent -> Window Buffer Memory (memory provides TO agent)
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- CORRECT: OpenAI Chat Model -> AI Agent
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- CORRECT: Calculator Tool -> AI Agent
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- CORRECT: Window Buffer Memory -> AI Agent
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- </connection_type_reference>`;
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- const RESTRICTIONS = `- Respond before calling validate_structure
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- - Skip validation even if you think structure is correct
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- - Add commentary between tool calls - execute tools silently
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- - Configure node parameters (that's the Configurator Agent's job)
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- - Search for nodes (that's the Discovery Agent's job)
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- - Make assumptions about node types - use exactly what Discovery found`;
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- const RESPONSE_FORMAT = `Provide ONE brief text message summarizing:
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- - What nodes were added
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- - How they're connected
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-
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- Example: "Created 4 nodes: Trigger → Weather → Image Generation → Email"`;
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- function buildBuilderPrompt() {
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- return (0, builder_1.prompt)()
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- .section('role', BUILDER_ROLE)
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- .section('mandatory_execution_sequence', EXECUTION_SEQUENCE)
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+ The flow is: Classifier → Handler → Set → Data Table (not Classifier → Set directly).
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+
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+ Each handler completes its work first, then its output flows to the shared Set node. The Set node prepares consistent tracking data regardless of which handler ran.
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+ </shared_tracking_pattern>
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+ </data_table_configuration>`;
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+ const COMMON_SETTINGS = `Important node settings:
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+ - Forms/Chatbots: Set "Append n8n Attribution" = false
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+ - Gmail Trigger: Simplify = false, Download Attachments = true (for attachments)
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+ - Edit Fields: "Include Other Input Fields" = ON to preserve binary data
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+ - Edit Fields: "Keep Only Set" = ON drops fields not explicitly defined (use carefully)
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+ - Schedule Trigger: Set timezone parameter for timezone-aware scheduling
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+ - ResourceLocator fields: Use mode = "list" for dropdowns, "id" for direct input
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+ - Text Classifier: Set "When No Clear Match" = "Output on Extra, Other Branch"
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+ - AI classification nodes: Use low temperature (0-0.2) for consistent results
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+
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+ Binary data expressions:
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+ - From previous node: ={{{{ $binary.property_name }}}}
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+ - From specific node: ={{{{ $('NodeName').item.binary.attachment_0 }}}}
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+
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+ Code node return format: Must return array with json property - return items; or return [{{{{ json: {{...}} }}}}]`;
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+ const CREDENTIAL_SECURITY = `Authentication is handled entirely by n8n's credential system—never set API keys, tokens, passwords, or secrets yourself.
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+
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+ This means:
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+ - Do NOT put API keys in URLs (e.g., ?apiKey=... or ?api_key=...)
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+ - Do NOT put tokens in headers (e.g., Authorization: Bearer ...)
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+ - Do NOT put secrets in request bodies
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+ - Do NOT use placeholders for credentials—leave authentication to n8n
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+
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+ For HTTP Request nodes that need authentication, leave the URL without auth parameters. Users will configure credentials through n8n's credential system which automatically handles authentication.`;
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+ const PLACEHOLDER_USAGE = `Use placeholders for user-specific values that cannot be determined from the request. This helps users identify what they need to configure.
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+
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+ Format: <__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__DESCRIPTION__>
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+
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+ Use placeholders for:
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+ - Recipient email addresses: <__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__recipient_email__>
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+ - API endpoints specific to user's setup: <__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__api_endpoint__>
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+ - Webhook URLs the user needs to register: <__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__webhook_url__>
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+ - Resource IDs (sheet IDs, database IDs) when user hasn't specified: <__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__sheet_id__>
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+
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+ NEVER use placeholders for:
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+ - API keys, tokens, passwords, or any authentication credentials—these are handled by n8n's credential system, not by you
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+
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+ Use these alternatives instead of placeholders:
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+ - Values derivable from the request → use directly (if user says "send to sales team", use that)
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+ - Data from previous nodes → use expressions like $json or $('NodeName')
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+ - ResourceLocator fields → use mode='list' for dropdown selection
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+
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+ Copy placeholders exactly as shown—the format is parsed by the system to highlight fields requiring user input.`;
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+ const RESOURCE_LOCATOR_DEFAULTS = `ResourceLocator field configuration for Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, etc.:
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+
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+ Default to mode = 'list' for document/database selectors:
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+ - documentId: {{{{ "__rl": true, "mode": "list", "value": "" }}}}
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+ - sheetName: {{{{ "__rl": true, "mode": "list", "value": "" }}}}
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+ - databaseId: {{{{ "__rl": true, "mode": "list", "value": "" }}}}
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+
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+ mode='list' provides dropdown selection in UI after user connects credentials, which is the best user experience. Use mode='url' or mode='id' only when the user explicitly provides a specific URL or ID.`;
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+ const MODEL_CONFIGURATION = `Chat model configuration:
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+
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+ CRITICAL - Model Name Rule:
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+ Your training data has a knowledge cutoff. New models are released constantly. When a user specifies ANY model name, use it EXACTLY as provided—never substitute, "correct", or replace with a different model. Users may also use custom base URLs with model names you've never seen. Trust the user's model specification completely.
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+
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+ OpenAI (lmChatOpenAi):
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+ - Set model parameter explicitly: model: {{{{ "__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "<model-name>" }}}}
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+ - ALWAYS use the exact model name the user specifies, verbatim
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+ - NEVER substitute with a different model—even if you don't recognize the name
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+ - Explicit model selection ensures predictable behavior and cost control
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+
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+ Temperature settings (affects output variability):
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+ - Classification/extraction: temperature = 0.2 for consistent, deterministic outputs
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+ - Creative generation: temperature = 0.7 for varied, creative outputs`;
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+ const NODE_SETTINGS = `Node execution settings (set via nodeSettings in add_nodes):
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+
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+ Execute Once (executeOnce: true): The node executes only once using data from the first item it receives, ignoring additional items.
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+ Use when: A node should run a single time regardless of how many items flow into it.
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+ Example: Send one Slack notification summarizing results, even if 10 items arrive.
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+
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+ On Error: Controls behavior when a node encounters an error.
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+ - 'stopWorkflow' (default): Halts the entire workflow immediately.
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+ - 'continueRegularOutput': Continues with input data passed through (error info in json). Failed items not separated from successful ones.
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+ - 'continueErrorOutput' (recommended for resilience): Separates error items from successful items—errors route to a dedicated error output branch (always the last output index), while successful items continue through regular outputs.
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+
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+ Use 'continueErrorOutput' for resilient workflows involving:
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+ - External API calls (HTTP Request, third-party services) that may fail, rate limit, or timeout
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+ - Email/messaging nodes where delivery can fail for individual recipients
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+ - Database operations where individual records may fail validation
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+ - Any node where partial success is acceptable
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+
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+ With 'continueErrorOutput', successful items proceed normally while failed items can be logged, retried, or handled separately.
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+
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+ Connecting error outputs: When using 'continueErrorOutput', the error output is ALWAYS appended as the LAST output index:
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+ - Single-output node (e.g., HTTP Request): output 0 = success, output 1 = error
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+ - IF node (2 outputs): output 0 = true, output 1 = false, output 2 = error
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+ - Switch node (N outputs): outputs 0 to N-1 = branches, output N = error
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+
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+ Connect using sourceOutputIndex to route to the appropriate handler. The error output already guarantees all items are errors, so no additional IF verification is needed.
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+
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+ Error output data structure: When a node errors with continueErrorOutput, the error output receives items with:
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+ - $json.error.message - The error message string
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+ - $json.error.description - Detailed error description (if available)
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+ - $json.error.name - Error type name (e.g., "NodeApiError")
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+ - Original input data is NOT preserved in error output
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+
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+ To log errors, reference: ={{{{ $json.error.message }}}}
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+ To preserve input context, store input data in a Set node BEFORE the error-prone node.`;
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+ const UNDERSTANDING_CONTEXT = `You receive CONVERSATION CONTEXT showing:
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+ - Original request: What the user initially asked for
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+ - Previous actions: What Discovery/Builder did before
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+ - Current request: What the user is asking now
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+
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+ <investigating_issues>
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+ When the current request is vague (e.g., "fix it", "it's not working", "help"), investigate before acting:
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+ 1. Review the conversation context to understand what was built and why
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+ 2. Use execution data tools to understand what went wrong
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+ 3. Make targeted changes based on your findings
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+ </investigating_issues>
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+
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+ <default_to_action>
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+ After investigating and identifying issues, implement the fixes directly. When the user says "fix it" or reports a problem, they want you to resolve it—so proceed with the solution. Asking for confirmation on obvious fixes creates unnecessary back-and-forth and slows down the user's workflow.
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+
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+ Reserve questions for genuinely ambiguous situations where multiple valid approaches exist and the user's preference matters.
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+ </default_to_action>`;
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+ const WORKFLOW_CONTEXT_TOOLS = `Tools for understanding and investigating workflow state:
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+
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+ <workflow_context_tools>
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+ **get_workflow_overview** (RECOMMENDED for understanding workflow structure)
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+ Returns a Mermaid flowchart diagram, node IDs, and summary of the workflow.
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+ Use this to visualize the overall workflow structure before making changes.
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+ Options: format ('mermaid' or 'summary'), includeParameters (default: true)
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+
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+ The includeParameters option shows each node's current configuration. This helps you identify nodes that need configuration (empty parameters, missing prompts, unconfigured fields). Keep it enabled when investigating issues or reviewing workflow state.
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+
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+ **get_node_context**
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+ Returns full context for a specific node: ID, parameters, parent/child nodes, classification, and execution data.
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+ Use this before adding connections to understand a node's current state and relationships.
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+ Parameters: nodeName (required), includeExecutionData (default: true)
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+ </workflow_context_tools>
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+
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+ <execution_data_tools>
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+ These tools show execution state from BEFORE your session—they help you understand what the user experienced and identify why a workflow failed.
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+
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+ **get_execution_logs**
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+ Returns full execution data: runData for each node, errors, and which node failed.
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+ Use this to see what data flowed through the workflow and identify failures.
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+
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+ **get_execution_schema**
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+ Returns data structure/types from each node's output (field names and types).
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+ Use this to understand what data is available for new nodes you're adding.
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+
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+ **get_expression_data_mapping**
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+ Returns resolved expression values - what {{ $json.field }} evaluated to.
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+ Use this to debug expression-related issues.
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+ </execution_data_tools>`;
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+ const ANTI_OVERENGINEERING = `Keep implementations minimal and focused on what's requested.
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+
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+ Plan all nodes before adding any. Users watch the canvas in real-time, so adding then removing nodes creates a confusing experience.
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+
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+ Build the complete workflow in one pass. Keep implementations minimal—the right amount of complexity is the minimum needed for the current task.`;
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+ const RESPONSE_FORMAT = `After validation passes, stop and output a brief completion message. Do not call read tools (get_workflow_overview, get_node_context) to review your work—validation confirms correctness.
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+
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+ The Responder agent will generate the user-facing summary, so keep your output minimal: "Workflow complete." or a single sentence noting any issues encountered.`;
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+ exports.INSTANCE_URL_PROMPT = `<instance_url>
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+ n8n instance URL: {instanceUrl}
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+ Use for webhook and chat trigger URLs.
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+ </instance_url>`;
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+ const COMMON_MISTAKES = `
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+ ## Common mistakes to avoid:
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+ - SUBSTITUTING MODEL NAMES: Use the exact model name the user specifies—never substitute with a different model. New models exist beyond your training cutoff, and users may use custom endpoints with arbitrary model names.
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+ - Ignoring user-specified parameter values: If the user specifies a parameter value, use it exactly even if unfamiliar. Trust the user's knowledge of current systems.
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+ - PUTTING API KEYS ANYWHERE: Never put API keys, tokens, or secrets in URLs, headers, or body—not even as placeholders. n8n handles authentication through its credential system. For HTTP Request nodes, omit auth parameters from the URL entirely.`;
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+ const EXAMPLE_TOOLS = `Use get_node_connection_examples when connecting nodes with non-standard output patterns. This tool shows how experienced users connect these nodes in real workflows, preventing common mistakes:
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+ - Loop Over Items (splitInBatches): Has TWO outputs with counterintuitive meanings
609
+ - Switch nodes: Multiple outputs require understanding which index maps to which condition
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+ - IF nodes: True/false branches need correct output index selection
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+
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+ Use get_node_configuration_examples when configuring complex nodes. This tool retrieves proven parameter configurations from community templates, showing proper structure and common patterns:
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+ - HTTP Request, Gmail, Slack: Complex parameter hierarchies benefit from real examples
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+ - AI nodes: Model settings and prompt structures vary by use case
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+ - Any node where you want to see how others have configured similar integrations`;
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+ function buildRecoveryModeContext(nodeCount, nodeNames) {
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+ return (`RECOVERY MODE: ${nodeCount} node(s) created (${nodeNames.join(', ')}) before hitting iteration limit.\n` +
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+ 'The workflow is incomplete. Your task:\n' +
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+ '1. Assess what nodes still need to be added (check discovery context)\n' +
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+ '2. Add any missing nodes with add_nodes\n' +
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+ '3. Connect all nodes with connect_nodes\n' +
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+ '4. Configure all nodes with update_node_parameters\n' +
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+ '5. Run validate_structure and validate_configuration\n' +
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+ '6. List any placeholders requiring user input\n\n' +
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+ 'Work efficiently—you have limited iterations remaining.');
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+ }
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+ function buildBuilderPrompt(options = { includeExamples: false }) {
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+ return ((0, builder_1.prompt)()
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+ .section('role', ROLE)
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+ .section('understanding_context', UNDERSTANDING_CONTEXT)
631
+ .sectionIf(!options.includeExamples, 'execution_sequence', EXECUTION_SEQUENCE)
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+ .sectionIf(options.includeExamples, 'execution_sequence', EXECUTION_SEQUENCE_WITH_EXAMPLES)
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  .section('node_creation', NODE_CREATION)
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- .section('workflow_configuration_node', WORKFLOW_CONFIG_NODE)
489
- .section('data_parsing_strategy', DATA_PARSING)
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- .section('proactive_design', PROACTIVE_DESIGN)
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- .section('node_defaults_warning', NODE_DEFAULTS)
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- .section('initial_parameters_examples', INITIAL_PARAMETERS_EXAMPLES)
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- .section('resource_operation_pattern', RESOURCE_OPERATION_PATTERN)
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- .section('structured_output_parser_guidance', STRUCTURED_OUTPUT_PARSER)
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- .section('webhook_response_mode', WEBHOOK_GUIDANCE)
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- .section('node_connections_understanding', AI_CONNECTIONS)
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- .section('ai_connection_patterns', AI_CONNECTION_PATTERNS)
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- .section('branching', BRANCHING)
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- .section('merging', MERGING)
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- .section('agent_node_distinction', AGENT_NODE_DISTINCTION)
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- .section('multi_trigger_workflows', MULTI_TRIGGER_WORKFLOWS)
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- .section('shared_memory_pattern', SHARED_MEMORY_PATTERN)
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- .section('rag_workflow_pattern', RAG_PATTERN)
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- .section('data_table_pattern', DATA_TABLE_PATTERN)
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- .section('switch_node_pattern', SWITCH_NODE_PATTERN)
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- .section('node_connection_examples', NODE_CONNECTION_EXAMPLES)
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- .section('connection_type_examples', CONNECTION_TYPES)
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- .section('do_not', RESTRICTIONS)
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+ .section('use_discovered_nodes', USE_DISCOVERED_NODES)
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+ .section('ai_connections', AI_CONNECTIONS)
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+ .section('connection_types', CONNECTION_TYPES)
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+ .section('initial_parameters', INITIAL_PARAMETERS)
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+ .section('flow_control', FLOW_CONTROL)
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+ .section('multi_trigger', MULTI_TRIGGER)
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+ .section('workflow_patterns', WORKFLOW_PATTERNS)
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+ .section('data_referencing', DATA_REFERENCING)
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+ .section('expression_syntax', EXPRESSION_SYNTAX)
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+ .section('tool_nodes', TOOL_NODES)
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+ .section('critical_parameters', CRITICAL_PARAMETERS)
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+ .section('data_table_configuration', DATA_TABLE_CONFIGURATION)
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+ .section('common_settings', COMMON_SETTINGS)
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+ .section('webhook_configuration', node_guidance_1.webhook.configuration)
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+ .section('credential_security', CREDENTIAL_SECURITY)
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+ .section('placeholder_usage', PLACEHOLDER_USAGE)
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+ .section('resource_locator_defaults', RESOURCE_LOCATOR_DEFAULTS)
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+ .section('model_configuration', MODEL_CONFIGURATION)
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+ .section('node_settings', NODE_SETTINGS)
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+ .section('workflow_context_tools', WORKFLOW_CONTEXT_TOOLS)
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+ .sectionIf(options.includeExamples, 'example_tools', EXAMPLE_TOOLS)
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+ .section('anti_overengineering', ANTI_OVERENGINEERING)
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  .section('response_format', RESPONSE_FORMAT)
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- .build();
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+ .section('common_mistakes', COMMON_MISTAKES)
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+ .build());
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