n8n Claude Code Guide — Development skill for Claude Code

n8n + Claude Code Integration Guide

Connect n8n to Claude Code (or other AI terminal tools) via SSH for powerful automation workflows.

**Video**: [n8n + Claude Code is OVERPOWERED](https://youtu.be/s96JeuuwLzc)

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Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Architecture Overview
• Setup Guide
  • 1. Install Claude Code
  • 2. Configure n8n SSH Credentials
  • 3. Test the Connection
• Basic Usage
  • Simple Claude Command
  • Adding Context (Working Directory)
  • Using Skills and Agents
• Session Management
  • Creating a Session ID
  • Resuming Sessions
• Advanced Workflows
  • Slack Integration (Mobile Access)
• Troubleshooting
• Resources

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Prerequisites

You'll need three things:

1. n8n Instance - Self-hosted or cloud
2. AI Terminal Tool - Claude Code (recommended), Gemini CLI, or Codex
3. Coffee - That's just the rules

Claude Code Requirements

• Requires an Anthropic Pro subscription or API access
• Can be installed on any Linux-based machine (including Mac, Windows WSL)

Where to Install Claude Code

You can install Claude Code on:

Location	Pros	Cons
Same VPS as n8n	Simple setup, same machine	Resource sharing
Dedicated Ubuntu server	Best performance, local file access	Additional infrastructure
Raspberry Pi	Low cost, always on	Limited resources
Hostinger VPS	Cloud-based, easy setup	Monthly cost

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Architecture Overview

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