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n8n Split in Batches Node: Processing Large Datasets Without Hitting Rate Limits

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When you need to process thousands of records in n8n, feeding them all at once into an API or database crashes the workflow or triggers rate limits. The Split in Batches node is how you process large datasets reliably — here is how it actually works.

n8n Merge Node Modes Explained: Combine, Multiplex, and Pass-Through Under Partial Input

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The n8n Merge node has four modes with subtle behavior differences that only surface with partial input, mismatched item counts, or timing gaps between branches. Here is what each mode actually does.

n8n Error Trigger: Workflow-Level Error Catching and When It Actually Fires

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The n8n Error Trigger node is a workflow that runs when another workflow fails — but the when and why are full of edge cases. Here is how it actually works, what it misses, and how to build reliable error handling in production n8n.

Claude JSON Fences Break n8n Code Nodes Silently — and How to Fix It

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When Claude generates code for an n8n workflow, it sometimes wraps JSON in markdown code fences. Pasting that output directly into an n8n Code node causes silent failures that are difficult to diagnose. Here is what happens and how to prevent it.

n8n getWorkflowStaticData: 64KB of Cross-Execution State Without External Dependencies

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Most n8n state persistence requires Redis, a database, or a file. getWorkflowStaticData lets you store up to 64KB of data that survives between workflow executions with zero infrastructure — built right into the workflow engine.

Building With AI Agents as Co-Workers: My Stack, My Costs, and What I Actually Learned

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How I run a 10+ project publishing studio with AI agents as co-workers — the real stack behind it: OpenClaw, n8n, LiteLLM, Coolify, and a €26/month server bill.

Beyond Dashboards: Building Proactive Data Agents That Find and Share Insights Automatically

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Discover how proactive data agents leverage AI and automation to automatically find and share critical business insights, transforming reactive BI into intelligent, interactive analytics.

How to Build an AI Agent for Your Website: Complete Guide with n8n, Knowledge Base, and Frontend (2025)

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Step-by-step guide to building a production-ready AI agent for your website using n8n, vector database knowledge base, and custom frontend. Includes code examples, architecture patterns, and deployment strategies.