create_node
Add new nodes to existing n8n workflows to extend automation capabilities and integrate additional services or data processing steps.
Instructions
Create a new node in an existing n8n workflow
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| credentials | No | Optional credentials configuration | |
| name | No | Optional name for the node | |
| params | No | Optional node parameters | |
| position | No | Optional [x, y] position | |
| type | Yes | The node type (e.g., n8n-nodes-base.webhook) | |
| workflowId | Yes | The workflow ID |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"credentials": {
"description": "Optional credentials configuration",
"type": "object"
},
"name": {
"description": "Optional name for the node",
"type": "string"
},
"params": {
"description": "Optional node parameters",
"type": "object"
},
"position": {
"description": "Optional [x, y] position",
"items": {
"type": "number"
},
"maxItems": 2,
"minItems": 2,
"type": "array"
},
"type": {
"description": "The node type (e.g., n8n-nodes-base.webhook)",
"type": "string"
},
"workflowId": {
"description": "The workflow ID",
"oneOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "number"
}
]
}
},
"required": [
"workflowId",
"type"
],
"type": "object"
}