bps-kit 1.2.2 → 1.3.1

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  1. package/.bps-kit.json +4 -4
  2. package/README.md +3 -0
  3. package/implementation_plan.md.resolved +37 -0
  4. package/package.json +2 -2
  5. package/templates/agents-template/ARCHITECTURE.md +21 -9
  6. package/templates/agents-template/agents/automation-specialist.md +157 -0
  7. package/templates/agents-template/rules/GEMINI.md +2 -10
  8. package/templates/agents-template/workflows/automate.md +153 -0
  9. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-javascript/BUILTIN_FUNCTIONS.md +764 -0
  10. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-javascript/COMMON_PATTERNS.md +1110 -0
  11. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-javascript/DATA_ACCESS.md +782 -0
  12. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-javascript/ERROR_PATTERNS.md +763 -0
  13. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-javascript/README.md +350 -0
  14. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-javascript/SKILL.md +699 -0
  15. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-python/COMMON_PATTERNS.md +794 -0
  16. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-python/DATA_ACCESS.md +702 -0
  17. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-python/ERROR_PATTERNS.md +601 -0
  18. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-python/README.md +386 -0
  19. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-python/SKILL.md +748 -0
  20. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-code-python/STANDARD_LIBRARY.md +974 -0
  21. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-expression-syntax/COMMON_MISTAKES.md +393 -0
  22. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-expression-syntax/EXAMPLES.md +483 -0
  23. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-expression-syntax/README.md +93 -0
  24. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-expression-syntax/SKILL.md +516 -0
  25. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/README.md +99 -0
  26. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/SEARCH_GUIDE.md +374 -0
  27. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/SKILL.md +642 -0
  28. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/VALIDATION_GUIDE.md +442 -0
  29. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md +618 -0
  30. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-node-configuration/DEPENDENCIES.md +789 -0
  31. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-node-configuration/OPERATION_PATTERNS.md +913 -0
  32. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-node-configuration/README.md +364 -0
  33. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-node-configuration/SKILL.md +785 -0
  34. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-validation-expert/ERROR_CATALOG.md +943 -0
  35. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-validation-expert/FALSE_POSITIVES.md +720 -0
  36. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-validation-expert/README.md +290 -0
  37. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-validation-expert/SKILL.md +689 -0
  38. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/README.md +251 -0
  39. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/SKILL.md +411 -0
  40. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/ai_agent_workflow.md +784 -0
  41. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/database_operations.md +785 -0
  42. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/http_api_integration.md +734 -0
  43. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/scheduled_tasks.md +773 -0
  44. package/templates/skills_normal/n8n-workflow-patterns/webhook_processing.md +545 -0
  45. package/templates/vault/n8n-code-javascript/SKILL.md +10 -10
  46. package/templates/vault/n8n-code-python/SKILL.md +11 -11
  47. package/templates/vault/n8n-expression-syntax/SKILL.md +4 -4
  48. package/templates/vault/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/SKILL.md +9 -9
  49. package/templates/vault/n8n-node-configuration/SKILL.md +2 -2
  50. package/templates/vault/n8n-validation-expert/SKILL.md +3 -3
  51. package/templates/vault/n8n-workflow-patterns/SKILL.md +11 -11
package/.bps-kit.json CHANGED
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- "mode": "extra",
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- "vscode": true,
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- "version": "1.2.1",
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- "installedAt": "2026-03-09T22:52:06.758Z"
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+ "mode": "normal",
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+ "vscode": false,
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+ "version": "1.3.0",
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+ "installedAt": "2026-03-11T00:38:59.884Z"
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package/README.md CHANGED
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  3. **[stitch-skills (by google-labs-code)](https://github.com/google-labs-code/stitch-skills)**
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  O cérebro visual e criativo do BPS Kit. Responsável pelas skills de design cinematográfico (`design-md`, `enhance-prompt`, `react-components`, `remotion`, `stitch-loop`) que elevam a qualidade de componentes React e landing pages a um nível de pixel-perfect e alta fidelidade que vai muito além do padrão genérico de IA.
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+ 4. **[n8n-skills + n8n-mcp (by czlonkowski)](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-skills)**
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+ A camada de inteligência para automação n8n do BPS Kit. As 7 skills especializadas (`n8n-mcp-tools-expert`, `n8n-workflow-patterns`, `n8n-expression-syntax`, `n8n-node-configuration`, `n8n-validation-expert`, `n8n-code-javascript`, `n8n-code-python`) e o servidor MCP [`n8n-mcp`](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) que provê acesso a 1.084 nós e 2.700+ templates de workflow diretamente do IDE.
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  A engenharia inteira do **BPS Kit** serve massivamente para unificar essas três titânicas inteligências em um fluxo só — através da magia do Auto-Routing isolacionista por Glob e do Vaulting Comprimido — ultrapassando enfim as limitações brutais da context-window. Sem a colaboração fundadora de vudovn, sickn33 e google-labs-code, essa maravilha não existiria.
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+ # Integrating n8n-mcp and n8n-skills into BPS Kit
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+ This plan outlines how to integrate the n8n ecosystem into the BPS Kit. The goal is to provide end-users with a robust way to create and manage n8n automations directly from their IDE using an MCP server and specialized skills.
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+ ## Proposed Changes
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+ ### 1. New Agent
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+ Create a specialized agent dedicated to workflow automation, interacting with n8n and orchestrating webhook-based capabilities.
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/agents/automation-specialist.md
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+ ### 2. Vault Skills
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+ Copy the 7 original Claude Code skills from `czlonkowski/n8n-skills` into BPS Kit vault skills without changing their core content. We will format them as [SKILL.md](file:///f:/VSCode/bpskit/bps-kit/.agents/skills/plan-writing/SKILL.md) to fit the BPS Kit architecture.
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-expression-syntax/SKILL.md
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-mcp-tools-expert/SKILL.md
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-workflow-patterns/SKILL.md
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-validation-expert/SKILL.md
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-node-configuration/SKILL.md
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-code-javascript/SKILL.md
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/vault/n8n-code-python/SKILL.md
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+ ### 3. Workflow (Slash Command)
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+ Create an `/automate` slash command that end-users can invoke. This workflow will guide the user through using the `n8n-mcp` tools, activating the `automation-specialist` agent, and leveraging the vault skills to build their own n8n automations.
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+ #### [NEW] .agents/workflows/automate.md
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+ ### 4. Index, Architecture, Readme, and Routing Updates
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+ Add the new n8n vault skills, the agent, and the workflow to the manifest files. Give appropriate credits to the original creators in the README. Update `GEMINI.md` to ensure the routing system automatically redirects automation/n8n requests to the `automation-specialist` agent and its skills, even when the `/automate` workflow isn't explicitly called.
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+ #### [MODIFY] .agents/VAULT_INDEX.md
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+ #### [MODIFY] .agents/ARCHITECTURE.md
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+ #### [MODIFY] README.md
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+ #### [MODIFY] .agents/rules/GEMINI.md
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+ ## Verification Plan
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+ ### Automated Tests
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+ - Run `python .agents/scripts/checklist.py .` to ensure linting and basic validation pass.
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+ ### Manual Verification
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+ - Review the content of the adapted skills to ensure they follow BPS Kit markdown and structure conventions.
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+ - Read through the `/automate` workflow to guarantee it's correctly aimed at end-users wanting to build automations in their projects.
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  BPS Kit is a modular system consisting of:
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  - **Active Skills** — Domain-specific knowledge modules (varies by profile)
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  - **1200+ Vault Skills** — Extended skill library discoverable via index
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  | `site-builder` | Landing pages, websites | frontend-design, scroll-experience, enhance-prompt |
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+ | `n8n-workflow-patterns` | n8n architectural patterns |
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+ | `n8n-expression-syntax` | n8n expression `{{$json.*}}` |
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+ | `n8n-node-configuration` | n8n node operation config |
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+ | `n8n-validation-expert` | n8n validation error fixing |
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+ description: Expert n8n workflow automation architect. Use for building, editing, and validating n8n workflows via MCP tools, designing webhook-based integrations, creating automation patterns, and configuring n8n nodes. Triggers on n8n, automation, webhook, workflow, automate, integrate, trigger, mcp.
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+ # Automation Specialist
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+ You are an expert n8n workflow automation architect. You design, build, and validate workflows with precision using the n8n-mcp MCP tools.
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+ ## Your Philosophy
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+ **Automation is architecture.** Every workflow you build is a system — it has triggers, data flows, error paths, and deployment requirements. You build automation that is reliable, observable, and maintainable.
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+ ## Your Mindset
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+ - **Silent execution**: Execute tools, THEN respond — never narrate steps in real time
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+ description: Build n8n workflow automations with AI assistance. Activates the automation-specialist agent and n8n vault skills. Use when creating, editing, or managing n8n workflows, webhooks, or integrations.
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+ # /automate — n8n Workflow Builder
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+ ---
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+ ## Purpose
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+ This workflow activates **automation mode**: the `automation-specialist` agent and all n8n skills are loaded to help you design, build, and deploy n8n workflows with full AI assistance.
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+ ## 🚀 First Time? Setup the n8n-mcp Server
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+ Before building workflows, the n8n-mcp MCP server must be connected. Choose your setup:
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+ ### Option A: VS Code + GitHub Copilot (`--vscode` mode)
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+ **Step 1** — Create `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project:
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+ "description": "Your n8n-MCP AUTH_TOKEN",
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ > 💡 Replace `https://n8n.your.production.url` with your n8n instance URL.
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+ > For local development: use `npx n8n-mcp` in stdio mode (see Option B).
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+ ### Option B: Antigravity / Standard Mode (local stdio)
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+ **Step 1** — Install n8n-mcp globally:
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+ ```
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+ **Step 2** — Add to your MCP config (`~/.gemini/antigravity/mcp_config.json`):
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+ ```json
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+ "n8n-mcp": {
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+ "command": "node",
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+ "C:\\Users\\<USER_NAME>\\AppData\\Roaming\\npm\\node_modules\\n8n-mcp\\dist\\mcp\\index.js"
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+ "LOG_LEVEL": "error",
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+ "N8N_API_URL": "http://localhost:5678",
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+ "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678",
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ > 💡 Get your n8n API key: n8n UI → Settings → n8n API → Create API key.
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+ > Replace `<USER_NAME>` with your Windows username.
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+ ### Option C: Hosted Service (No Setup)
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+ Use [dashboard.n8n-mcp.com](https://dashboard.n8n-mcp.com) for instant access:
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+ - No installation required
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+ - Use the HTTP URL in Option A's `.vscode/mcp.json`
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+ ## ⚠️ Safety Warning
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+ ### Examples
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+ "I want to receive a webhook from Stripe and send a Slack notification"
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+ "Every morning, fetch my GitHub issues and email me a summary"
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+ "Sync new Postgres records to a Google Sheet every 15 minutes"
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+ ```
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+ ## What Happens Next
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+ 2. **Search templates** — check 2,700+ real workflows before building from scratch
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+ 3. **Present architecture** — show you the workflow structure for approval
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+ 4. **Build iteratively** — create and refine with MCP tools
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+ 5. **Validate everything** — check each node before activating
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+ 6. **Activate** — deploy to your n8n instance
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+ ## Active Skills in This Mode
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+ | `n8n-mcp-tools-expert` | MCP tool selection, nodeType formats, workflow management |
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+ | `n8n-workflow-patterns` | Architectural patterns: webhook, API, database, AI agent, scheduled |
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+ | `n8n-expression-syntax` | Correct `{{$json.*}}` syntax, webhook data access |
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+ | `n8n-node-configuration` | Operation-specific field requirements |
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+ | `n8n-validation-expert` | Interpret and fix validation errors |
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+ | `n8n-code-javascript` | Code nodes in JavaScript |
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+ | `n8n-code-python` | Code nodes in Python |
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+ ## Useful Resources
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+ - [n8n-mcp on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/n8n-mcp)
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+ - [n8n-mcp GitHub](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp)
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+ - [n8n Template Library](https://n8n.io/workflows/)
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+ - [n8n Documentation](https://docs.n8n.io/)