Converting n8n Workflows to Python Scripts with Claude Code

Workflow Documentation Prompt

Python Script & Slash Command Generation Prompt

How to Export an n8n Workflow to JSON Format

1. Open the n8n dashboard and select the workflow you want to convert.
2. Navigate to the top right corner of the workflow screen.
3. Click the three-dot icon or the available menu button.
4. Select the 'Download' option to save the workflow as a JSON file to your computer.
5. Save the JSON file in the project folder where you will be running Claude Code.

Documenting Your Workflow Using Claude Code

1. Open the terminal or command prompt in your project folder.
2. Start a Claude Code session by typing the relevant command.
3. Provide the downloaded n8n JSON file as context for Claude.
4. Enter a prompt asking Claude to read the file and generate documentation in Markdown format.
5. Wait for Claude to analyze every node and logic within the workflow.
6. Review the generated .md file to understand the data validation structure and the extracted workflow steps.

Converting a Workflow into Modular Python Scripts

1. Switch Claude Code to 'Plan Mode' to handle complex coding tasks.
2. Ask Claude to build a Python script that replicates the exact functionality of the n8n workflow.
3. Instruct Claude to split the code into several Python files based on integrations (e.g., separate files for Notion, Zoom, Luma, and YouTube).
4. Ensure Claude creates a main script that connects all these modules.
5. Follow Claude's instructions if it requests additional info like API keys or credentials during the code generation process.
6. Ask Claude to provide a specific 'slash command' so the script can be executed directly via the Claude Code terminal.
7. Perform step-by-step testing to ensure each API module works correctly before running the entire workflow.