N8n Chat Trigger Node

Trigger workflows through N8n’s Chat Trigger node and invoke chatbots and other chat interfaces.

Key Features

• N8n workflow triggering
• Chat-based workflow execution
• Session-based conversation management
• External chatbot integration

Basic Information

Authentication Method

Authenticates using Basic Authentication.

Input Parameters

• Chat URL (required): Webhook URL of the N8n Chat Trigger node
• Use Auth (optional): Whether to use authentication
• Basic Auth Username (optional): Basic authentication username
• Basic Auth Password (optional): Basic authentication password

Supported MCP Tools

Workflow Trigger Tools

trigger_chat_trigger_node

Triggers the Chat Trigger node to invoke chatbots and other chat interfaces.

Input Parameters:

• chatInput (required): Chat input message

Usage Example

For example,

• When you input “Send a ‘Hello’ message to the n8n workflow” as a prompt,
• The LLM calls the trigger_chat_trigger_node tool through MCP to execute the N8n workflow.
• Then, it responds in the chat based on the tool call results.

Setup Method

1. Create a workflow containing a Chat Trigger node in N8n.
2. Copy the webhook URL of the Chat Trigger node.
3. Select N8n Chat Trigger Node integration in QueryPie AI.
4. Enter the webhook URL and necessary authentication information to complete the connection.

Notes

• Keep the webhook URL secure.
• If using Basic authentication, manage the username and password securely.
• Ensure that the n8n workflow is activated.
• Session IDs are automatically generated to maintain conversation context.