Quick Start

Make your first AI request in under 2 minutes.

Before you start: Make sure you have installed the extension and have your OpenRouter API key ready.

Step 1: Open Extension Settings

  1. Click the N8N Insider icon in your Chrome toolbar
  2. Click the Settings icon (gear) in the extension popup

Step 2: Add Your OpenRouter API Key

  1. In the API Settings section, find the "OpenRouter API Key" field
  2. Paste your OpenRouter API key
  3. Click "Save" or "Test Connection" to verify

Don't have an API key? Follow our OpenRouter setup guide

Step 3: Open an n8n Workflow

  1. Navigate to your n8n instance in Chrome
  2. Open any workflow (or create a new one)
  3. You should see the workflow editor canvas

Step 4: Start Chatting with AI

  1. Click the N8N Insider icon in your toolbar
  2. Type your question or request in the chat input
  3. Press Enter or click Send

Example prompts to try:

  • "What does this workflow do?"
  • "How can I add error handling to this node?"
  • "Add a Slack node that sends a message when this workflow completes"
  • "Why isn't my HTTP Request node working?"

Understanding the Interface

Chat Area: The main area where you type messages and see AI responses.

Screenshot Button: Captures your current workflow canvas and sends it to the AI for visual context.

Mode Toggle: Switch between Helper Mode (suggestions only) and Builder Mode (direct workflow edits).

Settings: Access configuration for API keys, n8n connection, and model selection.

You're all set!

Start asking questions about your workflows. The AI can see your workflow structure and provide context-aware help.

Next Steps

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