n8n Pre-Flight Check

n8n Agent Readiness

The pre-flight check for n8n workflows. Detects loop patterns, credential exposure, and agent node issues in your workflow JSON files.

Common n8n Logic Flaws

Patterns that static analysis tools like linters don't catch.

Workflow Loops

Circular connections between nodes create infinite execution loops

Credential Exposure

API keys and tokens embedded in workflow JSON files

Agent Node Risks

AI agent nodes without proper bounds consuming excessive resources

Detection Patterns

n8n-specific detection patterns with code examples.

Circular Workflow Connection

CRITICAL

Node A outputs to Node B which outputs back to Node A.

Vulnerable
json
{
  "nodes": [
    { "name": "Process", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.code" },
    { "name": "Check", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if" }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "Process": { "main": [["Check"]] },
    "Check": { "main": [["Process"], []] }
    // Loop: Process -> Check -> Process
  }
}
Secure
json
{
  "nodes": [
    { "name": "Process", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.code" },
    { "name": "Check", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if" },
    { "name": "Done", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.noOp" }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "Process": { "main": [["Check"]] },
    "Check": { "main": [["Process"], ["Done"]] }
    // Exit path: Check -> Done
  }
}

Getting Started

Run Inkog against your n8n workflows.

1

Run the scanner

bash
npx -y @inkog-io/cli scan ./workflows
2

Review findings

Inkog parses your n8n workflow JSON and reports issues with severity levels and node references.

3

Address issues

Apply the suggested fixes based on severity and re-scan to verify.

n8n Compliance Reports

Automated mapping to global AI governance frameworks.

EU AI Act

Article 14, 15, 12

NIST AI RMF

MAP/MEASURE/MANAGE

OWASP LLM

Top 10 Coverage

ISO 42001

AI Management

n8n Readiness FAQ

Does Inkog scan n8n workflows?

Yes. Inkog has a dedicated n8n adapter that parses workflow JSON files and detects circular connections, agent node configurations, and credential exposure patterns.

How do I scan my n8n workflows?

Export your workflows as JSON and run: inkog scan ./workflows --framework n8n. Inkog detects loops, credential issues, and agent vulnerabilities.

Scan Your n8n Workflows

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