n8n-expression-syntax

npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill n8n-expression-syntax --agent claude-code

Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.

# n8n Expression Syntax Expert guide for writing correct n8n expressions in workflows. ## When to Use - You need to write or debug n8n expressions using `{{ ... }}` syntax. - The task involves `$json`, `$node`, webhook payloads, or expression-related workflow errors. - You want syntax-correct dynamic values inside n8n nodes and parameters. --- ## Expression Format All dynamic content in n8n uses **double curly braces**: ``` {{expression}} ``` **Examples**: ``` ✅ {{$json.email}} ✅ {{$json.body.name}} ✅ {{$node["HTTP Request"].json.data}} ❌ $json.email (no braces - treated as literal text) ❌ {$json.email} (single braces - invalid) ``` --- ## Core Variables ### $json - Current Node Output Access data from the current node: ```javascript {{$json.fieldName}} {{$json['field with spaces']}} {{$json.nested.property}} {{$json.items[0].name}} ``` ### $node - Reference Other Nodes Access data from any previous node: ```javascript {{$node["Node Name"].json.fieldName}} {{$node["HTTP Request"].json.data}} {{$node["Webhook"].json.body.email}} ``` **Important**: - Node names **must** be in quotes - Node names are **case-sensitive** - Must match exact node name from workflow ### $now - Current Time