n8n-code-python

You can execute Python in n8n Code nodes to perform custom data transformation by writing scripts that process items from previous nodes and enrich them with calculated fields.

You cannot use external Python libraries in n8n automation workflows, as the environment enforces limitations and requires leveraging built-in modules or alternative n8n nodes for extended tasks.

Available Python standard library modules for scripting in n8n include json, datetime, re, base64, and hashlib for JSON manipulation, date operations, regular expressions, and encoding.

n8n supports Python for custom logic and validation by providing a dedicated environment within Code nodes to implement complex data manipulation and calculations beyond standard nodes.

You should use alternative n8n nodes for HTTP requests and database interactions because the Python Code node explicitly prohibits external libraries, directing users to native nodes for these tasks.

The best way to parse webhook data in n8n using Python is utilizing the built-in json module within a Code node to extract, enrich, and format the payload for downstream API calls.