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cli-anything-n8n

Query the n8n Public API to manage workflows, executions, credentials, variables, and tags.

Updated May 7, 2026
Search Tags:#api integration#n8n#workflow management#json output#cli automation#execution monitoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/JUDGE_ATLAS --skill cli-anything-n8n-dawsonblock
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli-anything-n8n
Source: https://github.com/dawsonblock/JUDGE_ATLAS/tree/main/external/CLI-Anything-main/n8n/agent-harness/cli_anything/n8n/skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/JUDGE_ATLAS --skill cli-anything-n8n-dawsonblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the need to manually operate n8n workflow management by letting you automate listing, creating, updating, and executing workflows through a command-line interface with structured JSON output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow management: List, create, update, activate/deactivate, and manage workflow tags for repeatable automation.
  • Execution inspection: Retrieve and review executions so you can monitor results and troubleshoot failures.
  • Credential and variable handling: Create credentials, define schemas, and manage variables to support environment-specific runs (with ID handling as strings).

Quick Start

Set your n8n base URL and API key for cli-anything-n8n, then use the workflow command to list workflows from your n8n instance in a single structured JSON response.

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?▼

You can automate n8n workflow management from the command line by using a CLI tool that queries the n8n Public API to list, create, update, and execute workflows with deterministic structured output.

Can I retrieve n8n execution results and troubleshoot failures via terminal automation?▼

Yes, terminal automation supports execution inspection by retrieving and reviewing n8n execution results, enabling you to monitor automation pipeline outputs and troubleshoot workflow failures directly.

Does this CLI automation tool support structured JSON output for n8n API responses?▼

Yes, the CLI automation tool supports deterministic structured output via a --json flag, returning n8n workflow, execution, and credential data in a single structured JSON response for programmatic use.

How do I manage environment-specific n8n credentials and variables across instances?▼

You manage environment-specific n8n credentials and variables by creating credentials, defining schemas, and handling variables through CLI commands, using string-based IDs to support configurations across multiple n8n instances.

What n8n API version is required for terminal-driven workflow administration?▼

Terminal-driven workflow administration requires n8n OpenAPI v1.1.1-compatible requests to interact with the n8n Public API, ensuring reliable automation pipeline operations and configuration management.

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