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n8n-node-configuration
Operation-aware node configuration guidance. Use when configuring nodes, understanding property dependencies, determining required fields, choosing between get_node detail levels, or learning common configuration patterns by node type — including the native nodes that replace Code (Summarize, Aggregate, Split Out, Merge, Compare Datasets, Remove Duplicates, Sort, Limit, Date & Time, HTTP Request pagination, Crypto). Always use this skill when setting up node parameters — it explains which fields are required for each operation, how displayOptions control field visibility, and when to use patchNodeField for surgical edits vs full node updates.
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# n8n Node Configuration
Expert guidance for operation-aware node configuration with property dependencies.
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## Configuration Philosophy
**Progressive disclosure**: Start minimal, add complexity as needed
Configuration best practices:
- `get_node` with `detail: "standard"` is the most used discovery pattern
- 56 seconds average between configuration edits
- Covers 95% of use cases with 1-2K tokens response