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cli-anything-n8n

Automate n8n workflow, execution, credential, variable, tag, and config operations via CLI.

1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#cli#orchestration#credentials#n8n
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops --skill cli-anything-n8n
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli-anything-n8n
Source: https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops/tree/main/skills/era-agents-op/cli-anything/n8n/agent-harness/cli_anything/n8n/skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops --skill cli-anything-n8n

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The command-line interface harness simplifies the management and orchestration of n8n workflows by providing a unified, scriptable layer to create, run, and monitor tasks across groups such as workflows, executions, credentials, variables, tags, and config.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow management across create, list, update, delete, activate, deactivate, and tag operations for streamlined automation.
  • Execution, credential, and variable handling with support for transfer, retry, and schema management to enable repeatable pipelines.
  • Configured for local and team environments to orchestrate end-to-end automation of n8n tasks from the CLI.

Quick Start

Install the CLI harness and start managing an n8n instance with a sample workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-anything-n8n

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate n8n workflow management from the command line?▼

Use a CLI harness to orchestrate n8n workflow management via the command line. It scriptably handles create, update, delete, and activate operations for streamlined automation across instances.

What is the best way to handle n8n credentials and variables across team environments?▼

The best way to handle n8n credentials and variables is using a CLI harness for orchestration. It supports credential transfer, variable handling, and schema management to enable repeatable pipelines across local and team setups.

Can I run and retry n8n workflow executions automatically?▼

Yes, you can run and retry n8n executions automatically. The CLI harness manages execution operations, enabling you to trigger, monitor, and retry workflows for reliable end-to-end automation pipelines.

How do I get structured output when orchestrating n8n tasks via CLI?▼

To get structured output when orchestrating n8n tasks via CLI, you must use the --json flag. The harness returns structured JSON data and uses string-based IDs with clear return codes to indicate success or failure.

Does the n8n CLI harness support workflow tagging and configuration operations?▼

Yes, the n8n CLI harness supports workflow tagging and configuration operations. You can script tag assignments and manage instance configurations to comprehensively automate and organize n8n tasks.

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