Assistent misleading description

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Hi team,

I’d like to provide some feedback on the Assistant based on how I’ve been using it within my workflows (flowgramming).

I rely heavily on the Assistant to help me understand how to use n8n nodes effectively. Typically, I describe the outcome I want, and the Assistant guides me through building the flow using available nodes.

However, I’ve noticed that sometimes the suggestions don’t match the actual configuration options in the nodes. For instance, in the case of the Merge node, the Assistant recommended using modes such as Pass-through or Combine by position, which are not currently available in the UI.

Here’s a screenshot showing the discrepancy:

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As shown:

  • The available modes for the Merge node are: Append, Combine, SQL Query, and Choose Branch.
  • Within the Combine mode, there’s a Combine By setting, where options like Matching Fields, Position, and All Possible Combinations are listed.

It appears that the Assistant is confusing Mode with Combine By, resulting in misleading instructions.

Would it be possible to add a validation layer in the AI’s logic to:

  • Cross-check the current node schema and configuration options before generating a response?
  • Or possibly fetch the current state of the node options dynamically to ensure up-to-date accuracy?