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n8n Production Security Capability Pack Skill
Expert n8n capability skill focused on secure production operation, workflow isolation, secret hygiene, and abuse-resistant automation design.
HarnessClaude CodeCodexWindsurfGeminiCursorCLI
Level:expertType:capability-packVerified:validated
Review first — review before installing
Open the source and read safety notes before installing.
Citation facts
Source-backed facts for citing this resource, derived directly from the registry — also available as plain text for AI assistants.
- Source URLs
- https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/securing/overview/, https://github.com/JSONbored/awesome-claude/blob/main/content/skills/n8n-production-security-capability-pack.mdx
- Brand
- n8n
- Brand domain
- n8n.io
- Brand asset source
- brandfetch
- Package URL
- /downloads/skills/n8n-production-security-capability-pack.zip
- Package SHA256
- a4563ec065238789a4e01fa371b8681b120f9141ab6bd415563d8e1bb966e74a
- Safety notes
- Can design automation for live browsers, accounts, workflows, or infrastructure; use staging targets and human approval before destructive or account-write actions., Keep API tokens and service credentials least-privileged, and verify generated runbooks before scheduling or unattended execution.
- Privacy notes
- Inputs and outputs can include browser state, account metadata, workflow payloads, infrastructure inventory, logs, and operational screenshots., Redact credentials, session data, customer records, internal hostnames, and private workspace details before sharing prompts or artifacts.
- Platform compatibility
- claude-code (native-skill), codex (native-skill), windsurf (native-skill), gemini (native-skill), cursor (adapter), cli (manual-context)
- Author
- JSONbored
- Claim status
- unclaimed
- Last verified
- 2026-04-10
Decision playbook
Ready to evaluate for your workflow
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Current score
96
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No baseline selected
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Source and provenance checks
CompleteConfirm ownership and provenance before trusting install instructions.
- Done
Source link availableRequired
Open the canonical repository and verify ownership.
- Done
Source provenance statusRequired
Marked as first-party.
- Done
Metadata reviewed
Registry metadata indicates a reviewed listing.
Safety and privacy checks
CompleteValidate risk disclosures before installation or API wiring.
- Done
Safety notes presentRequired
Review the listed safety guidance before running commands.
- Done
Privacy notes presentRequired
Review data handling notes before connecting accounts or secrets.
- Done
Trust level risk gateRequired
Trust level does not block evaluation.
Package and install checks
CompleteCheck package metadata and artifact integrity signals.
- Done
Install payload available
Install or copy payload is available for review.
- Done
Package verification flag
Package marked verified.
- Done
Checksum metadata
SHA-256 hash is present.
Compare-driven decision checks
Needs reviewUse compare context to validate trade-offs before adoption.
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No baseline peer selected yet.
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Diverging trust signals identified
No major trust-signal divergence found.
Setup at a glance
Package install
Copy-ready — paste the snippet to get started.
Config snippet
Not provided
Copy snippet
Provided
Prerequisites
3 to clear
Platforms
6 listed
Difficulty
85/100
Adoption plan
Balanced adoption plan
Current risk score 0/100. Use staged verification before broader rollout.
Pre-adoption checks
Validate source and review signals before any execution.
- Done
Confirm source provenanceRequired
Source URL/provenance metadata is present.
- Done
Confirm metadata review state
Listing has review metadata.
- Done
Verify install payload
Install/config payload exists and can be inspected.
Security checks
Confirm safety, privacy, and package integrity signals.
- Done
Review safety notesRequired
Safety notes are present.
- Done
Review privacy notesRequired
Privacy notes are present.
- Done
Verify package integrity metadata
Package verification/checksum metadata is available.
Rollout
Adopt in controlled steps based on the selected plan.
- Pending
Run in isolated sandbox firstRequired
Use a constrained sandbox and observe behavior across multiple tasks.
- Pending
Roll out graduallyRequired
Roll out to a small cohort before wider usage.
- Pending
Set monitoring and fallback
Define rollback path and monitor errors after adoption.
Evidence readiness
Evidence readiness matrix · balanced
Required evidence gates are covered (6/6 signals complete).
Source provenance
PresentSource repository/provenance is listed.
Required in this preset
Metadata review
PresentReview metadata is present.
Required in this preset
Safety notes
PresentSafety notes are present.
Required in this preset
Privacy notes
PresentPrivacy notes are present.
Optional in this preset
Package integrity
PresentPackage integrity metadata is present.
Optional in this preset
Install payload
PresentInstall payload is available.
Required in this preset
Required evidence gates are covered for this preset.
Decision timeline
Decision timeline · balanced
6/6 steps complete with no blocking gaps for this preset.
triage
Confirm source provenanceRequired
Source/provenance metadata is available.
triage
Check metadata review statusRequired
Review metadata is available.
verify
Review safety notesRequired
Safety notes are available.
verify
Review privacy notes
Privacy notes are available.
verify
Validate package integrity metadata
Package integrity metadata is available.
rollout
Verify install payload and commandsRequired
Install payload is available.
No required blockers for this timeline preset.
Prerequisite readiness
Prerequisite readiness
3 prerequisites to line up before setup. Have accounts and credentials ready first.
Account & credentials1General2
Safety & privacy surface
Safety & privacy surface
2 safety and 2 privacy notes across 3 risk areas. Review closely: credentials & tokens.
- SafetyExecution & processesCan design automation for live browsers, accounts, workflows, or infrastructure; use staging targets and human approval before destructive or account-write actions.
- SafetyCredentials & tokensKeep API tokens and service credentials least-privileged, and verify generated runbooks before scheduling or unattended execution.
- PrivacyData retentionInputs and outputs can include browser state, account metadata, workflow payloads, infrastructure inventory, logs, and operational screenshots.
- PrivacyCredentials & tokensRedact credentials, session data, customer records, internal hostnames, and private workspace details before sharing prompts or artifacts.
Safety notes
- Can design automation for live browsers, accounts, workflows, or infrastructure; use staging targets and human approval before destructive or account-write actions.
- Keep API tokens and service credentials least-privileged, and verify generated runbooks before scheduling or unattended execution.
Privacy notes
- Inputs and outputs can include browser state, account metadata, workflow payloads, infrastructure inventory, logs, and operational screenshots.
- Redact credentials, session data, customer records, internal hostnames, and private workspace details before sharing prompts or artifacts.
Prerequisites
- n8n environment inventory (workspaces, credentials, workflows)
- Security policy baseline
- Alerting destination for incidents
Schema details
- Install type
- package
- Reading time
- 9 min
- Difficulty score
- 85
- Troubleshooting
- Yes
- Breaking changes
- No
Package metadata
- Package verified
- Yes
- SHA-256
- a4563ec065238789a4e01fa371b8681b120f9141ab6bd415563d8e1bb966e74a
Skill and platform metadata
- Skill type
- capability-pack
- Skill level
- expert
- Verification
- validated
- Verified at
- 2026-04-10
Retrieval sources
https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/securing/overview/https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/https://docs.n8n.io/advanced-ai/
Tested platforms
ClaudeCodexOpenClawCursorWindsurfGemini
| Platform | Support | Install path |
|---|---|---|
| claude-code | Native | .claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md |
| codex | Native | .agents/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md |
| windsurf | Native | .windsurf/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md |
| gemini | Native | .gemini/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md or .agents/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md |
| cursor | Adapter | .cursor/rules/<skill-name>.mdc |
| cli | Manual | AGENTS.md or tool-specific context file |
Full copyable content
# Trigger
"Apply the n8n production security capability pack to this workflow stack."
# Required output
1) Threat model
2) Credential and access control map
3) Workflow hardening checklist
4) Incident response and audit planAbout this resource
Knowledge Freshness
This capability pack is pinned to documentation verified on 2026-04-10. When upstream docs change, refresh endpoint contracts, examples, and constraints before using this skill for production changes.
Retrieval Sources
- https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/securing/overview/
- https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/
- https://docs.n8n.io/advanced-ai/
Always prefer direct retrieval from official docs/API references over model memory for limits, endpoint signatures, and behavior guarantees.
Core Workflow
- Confirm target version/runtime and pull latest official docs for the task scope.
- Build an execution plan with explicit read-only discovery before any mutation.
- Validate contracts, permissions, and safety constraints before applying changes.
- Execute with deterministic checkpoints and rollback criteria.
- Produce a verification report with evidence, caveats, and next actions.
Overview
This capability pack teaches an agent how to operate n8n securely in production. It is focused on practical controls that reduce breach risk and workflow abuse without destroying usability.
Capability Scope
- Credential handling and secret lifecycle
- Workflow-level blast-radius reduction
- AI node risk boundaries
- Code node and custom logic controls
- Logging, alerts, and forensic readiness
Compatibility
Native
- Claude Code / Claude: native skill usage via
SKILL.md. - Codex/OpenAI workflows: compatible with Agent Skills-style
SKILL.mdcontent as reusable workflow instructions.
Manual Adaptation
- Gemini CLI: native skill usage via
.gemini/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.mdor.agents/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.mdwhere supported. - Cursor: use the generated
.cursor/rules/*.mdcadapter for project rules. - OpenClaw and similar agents: use the same skill content as a reusable prompt/workflow file when native skill import is unavailable.
Production Rules
- Keep credentials segmented by workflow purpose.
- Gate destructive actions behind explicit approval.
- Validate AI output before external writes.
- Preserve full workflow execution traceability.
Troubleshooting
Issue: Credential leaks through logs or outputs
Fix: Redact sensitive fields and disable verbose logging for secure paths.
Issue: AI node triggers unintended side effects
Fix: Add deterministic validation/approval stage before mutation nodes.
Issue: Hard to scope incident impact
Fix: Isolate workflows by domain and use least-privilege credentials.
Output Contract
- Provide an implementation plan ordered by risk and dependency.
- Provide exact production-ready config/commands with no placeholders.
- Call out secrets, permissions, and least-privilege requirements.
- Include rollback and recovery guidance for each risky step.
Validation Checklist
- Verify all referenced docs/versions before applying changes.
- Run regression checks for core user flow and error paths.
- Confirm observability/logging is enabled for changed components.
- Confirm security controls (auth, rate limits, input validation) still pass.
- Record final known limitations and follow-up actions.
Source citations
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n8n Production Security Capability Pack Skill side by side with 3 alternatives on trust, install, platform support, and disclosed safety notes — all from reviewed registry metadata.
2 trust signals differ across this comparison (Package trust, Source provenance).
| Field | Expert n8n capability skill focused on secure production operation, workflow isolation, secret hygiene, and abuse-resistant automation design. Open dossier | Design production-safe n8n automations with AI agents, retries, human approval gates, and observable error handling. Open dossier | Expert n8n operations capability pack for resilient workflow execution, incident recovery, credential safety, and production reliability. Open dossier | Expert OpenClaw operator capability skill for secure deployment, policy governance, tool boundaries, and production observability. Open dossier |
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| Trust | ||||
| Review status | ReviewedMaintainer reviewed | ReviewedMaintainer reviewed | ReviewedMaintainer reviewed | ReviewedMaintainer reviewed |
| Package trustDiffers | Package verified2026-04-10 | Package verified2026-04-10 | Package verified2026-04-11 | Package verified2026-04-10 |
| Source provenanceDiffers | Source-backed | No submission link | No submission link | No submission link |
| Submitter | — | — | — | — |
| Install risk | Review first | Low risk | Low risk | Low risk |
| Notes | Safety ✓ Privacy ✓ | Safety ✓ Privacy ✓ | Safety ✓ Privacy ✓ | Safety ✓ Privacy ✓ |
| Brand | — | |||
| Category | skills | skills | skills | skills |
| Source | first-party | first-party | first-party | first-party |
| Author | JSONbored | JSONbored | JSONbored | JSONbored |
| Added | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-10 |
| Platforms | Claude CodeCodexWindsurfGeminiCursorCLI | Claude CodeCodexWindsurfGeminiCursorCLI | Claude CodeCodexWindsurfGeminiCursorCLI | Claude CodeCodexWindsurfGeminiCursorCLI |
| Source repo | — | — | — | — |
| Safety notes | ✓Can design automation for live browsers, accounts, workflows, or infrastructure; use staging targets and human approval before destructive or account-write actions. Keep API tokens and service credentials least-privileged, and verify generated runbooks before scheduling or unattended execution. | ✓Can design automation for live browsers, accounts, workflows, or infrastructure; use staging targets and human approval before destructive or account-write actions. Keep API tokens and service credentials least-privileged, and verify generated runbooks before scheduling or unattended execution. | ✓Can design automation for live browsers, accounts, workflows, or infrastructure; use staging targets and human approval before destructive or account-write actions. Keep API tokens and service credentials least-privileged, and verify generated runbooks before scheduling or unattended execution. | ✓Use this skill as planning or review guidance; verify generated commands, code, configuration, and infrastructure changes before running them. Apply least-privilege credentials and test in staging or a disposable branch before using it on production systems, CI, deployment, or account-write workflows. |
| Privacy notes | ✓Inputs and outputs can include browser state, account metadata, workflow payloads, infrastructure inventory, logs, and operational screenshots. Redact credentials, session data, customer records, internal hostnames, and private workspace details before sharing prompts or artifacts. | ✓Inputs and outputs can include browser state, account metadata, workflow payloads, infrastructure inventory, logs, and operational screenshots. Redact credentials, session data, customer records, internal hostnames, and private workspace details before sharing prompts or artifacts. | ✓Inputs and outputs can include browser state, account metadata, workflow payloads, infrastructure inventory, logs, and operational screenshots. Redact credentials, session data, customer records, internal hostnames, and private workspace details before sharing prompts or artifacts. | ✓Inputs can include source files, prompts, logs, account metadata, repository details, and operational context that may be sent to the configured AI model. Redact secrets, customer data, private URLs, credentials, and proprietary implementation details before sharing prompts, reports, or generated artifacts. |
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| Claim | Unclaimed | Unclaimed | Unclaimed | Unclaimed |
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