How to Use Credentials as Variables in n8n’s Code Node: A Simple Workaround

[AChaachouh]

How to get credentials in node 'Code'

For node ‘Code’ in js I need to get credentials that I determine in ‘Credentials’ section. I checked variables that are available in the ‘code’ node and there are no any credential variables for that. Is it possible to do?

Using Credentials as Variables

Describe the problem/error/question I want to run cmd command using Parameters these parameters are credentials stored in n8n store. Is there a way I can retrieve them and use them in a flow for example. [image] The username and Password is already stored in n8n but I don’t know how to read them. Information on your n8n setup **n8n version:1.1 Database (default: SQLite): **n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main): main **Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app): np…

In n8n, while it’s not possible to directly use credentials as variables in the Code node, there’s a simple workaround.

You can store encrypted credentials in a SQL database, retrieve them using the SQL node, and then decrypt them in the Code node. This method ensures your credentials remain secure while still being usable in your workflow.

[BramKn]

Don’t forget to not save the executions when doing this. As this would be showing the credentials in plain text

[AChaachouh]

Thank you for pointing that out!