n8n-code-python

SKILL.md

Python Code Node (Beta)

Expert guidance for writing Python code in n8n Code nodes.

⚠️ Important: JavaScript First

Recommendation: Use JavaScript for 95% of use cases. Only use Python when:

You need specific Python standard library functions

You're significantly more comfortable with Python syntax

You're doing data transformations better suited to Python

Why JavaScript is preferred:

Full n8n helper functions (this.helpers.httpRequest, etc.)

Luxon DateTime library for advanced date/time operations

No external library limitations

Better n8n documentation and community support