Overview
This node, named "Additional Libraries," provides extra JavaScript libraries that can be used within n8n Function nodes. It acts as a utility or helper node to supply commonly needed libraries or code snippets that users might want to leverage in their custom JavaScript functions during workflow automation. This node is beneficial when you want to centralize and reuse JavaScript libraries across multiple Function nodes without embedding the same code repeatedly.
Practical example:
If you have a set of utility functions for data transformation or validation written in JavaScript, you can include them in this node. Then, your Function nodes can reference these libraries, simplifying maintenance and improving modularity.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Info | This is an informational notice explaining that the node provides additional JavaScript libraries for use in n8n Function nodes. |
Output
The node outputs the input data unchanged. The output JSON structure is identical to the input JSON data it receives. There is no modification or enrichment of the data; it simply passes through the data it gets.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- No external services or API keys are required.
- No special environment variables or configurations are necessary.
- The node relies solely on internal JavaScript libraries provided within the n8n environment.
Troubleshooting
- Since the node only passes data through without transformation, common issues are unlikely.
- If the node appears not to provide libraries as expected, ensure that the Function nodes referencing these libraries are correctly configured to access shared code or that the libraries are properly imported or referenced.
- Errors related to missing libraries would typically arise in the Function nodes using this node’s output rather than in this node itself.