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Custom LangChain agent written in JavaScript

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1. Workflow Overview

This workflow has multiple functionalities. It starts with a manual trigger, "When clicking 'Execute Workflow'", that activates two separate paths. The first path takes a preset string "Tell me a j...

Best for

  • Engineering automation workflows
  • AI RAG automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.code, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolcode

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by n8n Team.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Custom LangChain agent written in JavaScript
Workflow name
Custom LangChain agent written in JavaScript

This workflow has multiple functionalities. It starts with a manual trigger, "When clicking 'Execute Workflow'", that activates two separate paths.

The first path takes a preset string "Tell me a joke" and processes it through a custom Language Learning Model (LLM) chain node. This node interacts with an OpenAI node for query processing.

The second path takes another preset string "What year was Einstein born?" and passes it to an "Agent" node. This agent further interacts with a Chat OpenAI node and a custom Wikipedia node to produce the required information.

The workflow uses both built-in and custom nodes, and integrates with OpenAI for both paths. It's built for experimenting with language models, specifically in the context of conversational agents and information retrieval.

Note that to use this template, you need to be on n8n version 1.19.4 or later.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - When clicking "Execute Workflow"

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Set2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 5 - Custom - LLM Chain Node1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.code - code
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 7 - Set3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 8 - AI Agent

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 9 - OpenAI Chat Model1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 10 - Custom - Wikipedia1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolCode - toolCode
Config choices
Version 1.1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Custom LangChain agent written in JavaScript
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Engineering, AI RAG
Author n8n Team
Published 03 Oct 2023

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1955/1955.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Custom LangChain agent written in JavaScript do?

This workflow has multiple functionalities. It starts with a manual trigger, "When clicking 'Execute Workflow'", that activates two separate paths. The first path takes a preset string "Tell me a j...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Engineering, AI RAG use case.