A direct bridge connecting OpenClaw agents to n8n-dispatch services for powerful workflow automation and state management.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install n8n-dispatch
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install n8n-dispatch using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is n8n_dispatch?
The n8n_dispatch skill acts as a specialized communication layer between OpenClaw and your existing n8n-dispatch service via the mcporter interface. It allows AI agents to trigger complex n8n workflows by simply using a single dispatch command, effectively extending the agent's reach into home automation, database queries, and third-party API integrations managed by n8n. By incorporating this into your Openclaw Skills library, you enable a robust link between natural language prompts and executable automation logic.
n8n_dispatch Use Cases
- Requesting real-time status updates from IoT devices or external systems using state requests.
- Triggering specific automated actions or sequences across various platforms integrated with n8n.
- Accessing and summarizing historical data logs or time-series information for analysis.
- Routing natural language intent from an AI agent to a sophisticated multi-step n8n backend.
How n8n_dispatch Works
- The user or agent invokes the
dispatchcommand, providing a specific request type (state, action, or historical) and the prompt text. - The skill packages this information into a structured JSON payload.
- The skill calls the registered
n8n_dispatchMCP service managed by mcporter. - The n8n workflow receives the payload at its webhook/API endpoint and executes the corresponding logic.
- The processed result is sent back to OpenClaw and displayed directly in the terminal or session output.
n8n_dispatch Setup
First, register your n8n-dispatch service with mcporter:
openclaw mcporter add \
--name "n8n_dispatch" \
--url "http://your-n8n-host:8080/api"
Next, place the skill in your workspace and load it:
openclaw skills load n8n_dispatch
n8n_dispatch Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured payload to ensure compatibility with n8n entry nodes. The following table describes the arguments required by the dispatch command:
| Argument | Type | Valid Values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
requestType |
String | state, action, historical |
Categorizes the intent of the dispatch. |
text |
String | Natural language text | The specific user prompt or command to be processed. |
All responses from the n8n service are treated as raw strings and returned to the Openclaw Skills interface.
n8n_dispatch Advanced Features
- Multi-intent handling: Supports three distinct request categories to help n8n workflows route logic efficiently.
- MCP Integration: Leverages mcporter for secure and standardized communication with external services.
- Scalable Automation: Connects Openclaw Skills to any n8n-supported service, including SQL databases, CRMs, and custom webhooks.
- Real-time Feedback: Direct output piping from the n8n execution back to the AI agent for iterative tasks.
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