n8n-syntax-trigger-nodes
Installation
SKILL.md
n8n Trigger Node Development
Build custom trigger nodes for n8n v1.x using event/timer, polling, or webhook patterns.
Quick Reference
| Pattern | Method | Interface | Description Key | Use When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event/Timer | trigger() |
ITriggerFunctions |
group: ['trigger'] |
Listening to events, cron schedules, streams |
| Polling | poll() |
IPollFunctions |
polling: true |
Periodically checking an API for new data |
| Webhook | webhook() |
IWebhookFunctions |
webhooks: [...] |
External service sends HTTP requests to n8n |