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Auto document your n8n workflows

Needs changes

by Marvin Wu · 11,267 views · created 2024-03-14 · Document Extraction, Multimodal AI

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: OpenAI (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 5 nodes and runs when someone submits an n8n form (“Workflow Documenter”). It uses only n8n's built-in nodes.

How it runs

Trigger: When someone submits an n8n form (“Workflow Documenter”).

  1. Edit Fields (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
  2. Create input to open ai (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
  3. OpenAI: work with chat
  4. Respond to Webhook: sends the response back to the webhook caller

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • OpenAI (legacy) in OpenAI: replace with OpenAI node (AI section).

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
OpenAI (legacy)
OpenAI
OpenAI node (AI section)

Nodes used (4)

From the author

Who is this for? This workflow is designed for n8n users and developers who need to automate the documentation process of their n8n workflows. It's particularly useful for teams looking to streamline their documentation efforts and ensure consistency across…

Excerpt from Marvin Wu's description on n8n.io.

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