What this skill does
Manage n8n workflows from OpenClaw via the n8n REST API. Use when the user asks about n8n workflows, automations, executions, or wants to trigger, list, create, activate, or debug n8n workflows. Supports both self-hosted n8n and n8n Cloud instances.
n8n Automation is part of the Developer Tools category — developer tools that help your agent write, review, debug, and ship code. You can install it on its own or alongside other developer tools skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install n8n Automation
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
n8n-automationand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add n8n Automation with a single command:
openclaw skills add n8n-automation
This pulls n8n-automation from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/n8n-automation/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use n8n Automation
Once installed, n8n Automation activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
n8n-automation-0.1.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/n8n-automation/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install n8n Automation?
Install n8n Automation in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for n8n-automation, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add n8n-automation. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/n8n-automation/.
Is n8n Automation free?
Yes. n8n Automation is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does n8n Automation do?
Manage n8n workflows from OpenClaw via the n8n REST API. Use when the user asks about n8n workflows, automations, executions, or wants to trigger, list, create, activate, or debug n8n workflows. Supports both self-hosted n8n and n8n Cloud instances.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models