Context
Currently, in n8n’s Node Details panel, some core nodes like WooCommerce show a “Search Actions…” input that allows quickly finding an action/resource combination. This is extremely helpful for nodes with many operations.
Problem
Custom nodes, even when following the core node pattern (Resource + Operation with multiple options), do not display this search field in the Actions panel. The UI simply lists all actions without search.
Why this matters
- Custom nodes often have as many or more operations than core nodes.
- Search improves discoverability and usability.
- Aligns custom node developer experience with core nodes.
Question
Is there currently a way to enable this for custom nodes?
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Custom node
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