list_available_nodes
Retrieve all available nodes in an n8n instance to ensure valid node types are used in workflows. Filters by category and adjusts output verbosity for concise, summary, or full details. Helps prevent errors during workflow creation or updates.
Instructions
Lists all available nodes in the n8n instance. Use this tool BEFORE creating or updating workflows to ensure you only use valid node types. This helps prevent errors caused by using node types that do not exist in the current n8n instance.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| category | No | Filter nodes by category (e.g., "n8n-nodes-base") | |
| verbosity | No | Output verbosity level (concise, summary, or full). Default is concise which preserves context window space. Use summary for just category counts, or full for complete node details including descriptions. |