need suggestions on how I can make bulk edits across (sub)-workflows in n8n. certain common variables present across multiple workflows and changing values in each of them via the editor UI is cumbersome. how can I best do this via a code editor that has code agent integrate e.g. vscode + github copilot?
What is the error message (if any)?
Please share your workflow
workflow not really required. also cannot owing discretion
The goal is not just to search and replace but also to probably edit flows comprehensively and also write from scratch
but even for a simple search and edit there will be use cases wherein keywords could be present across but not all are to be replaced and the replacement pattern also need not be exactly identical.
code LLM agents have gotten better perhaps? and I wanted to give it a try
This calls for a bigger problem’s solution. With the community edition how can you effectively manage all workflows with a code editor than just relying on the editor because it is not always the best option for making modifications
Well.. you can’t
It’s still a way more easier to modify any workflow in the UI.
Workflow files have a good syntax for importing/exporting, but not for modifications or writing from scratch. The main reason is that there is no schema for nodes. Their parameters are being added dynamically and in the JSON file you may see only the ones, which are being set.
However, you can try the n8n’s MCP feature, maybe it will be better.
