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nodes-credentials-patterns

Implement n8n credential types including API key, OAuth2, and header-based authentication patterns. Use this skill when creating *.credentials.ts files, implementing ICredentialType interfaces, configuring OAuth2 flows, setting up credential testing, injecting authentication headers, or following credential security best practices. Apply when building any n8n node that requires API authentication, token management, or secure credential handling.

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Updated 12/13/2025
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Installation and usage

Implement n8n credential types including API key, OAuth2, and header-based authentication patterns. Use this skill when creating *.credentials.ts files, implementing ICredentialType interfaces, configuring OAuth2 flows, setting up credential testing, injecting authentication headers, or following credential security best practices. Apply when building any n8n node that requires API authentication, token management, or secure credential handling.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use nodes-credentials-patterns