The n8n project, an open-source workflow automation tool, continues to evolve with active contributions aimed at enhancing functionality, modernizing the codebase, and improving user experience.
Recent pull requests indicate a strong focus on refactoring components to use Vue's composition API, suggesting a concerted effort to modernize the codebase (e.g., PRs #10919, #10917, #10916). Bug fixes are also prominent, addressing issues like incorrect behavior in workflows (#10926) and UI inconsistencies (#10922). These activities reflect a trajectory towards improved maintainability and user interaction.
Raúl Gómez Morales (r00gm)
DuplicateWorkflowDialog.vue
and SettingsSidebar.vue
.Elias Meire (elsmr)
Iván Ovejero (ivov)
Mutasem Aldmour (mutdmour)
Ricardo Espinoza (RicardoE105)
Milorad Filipović (MiloradFilipovic)
Tomi Turtiainen (tomi)
Michael Kret (michael-radency)
Danny Martini (despairblue)
Csaba Tuncsik (cstuncsik)
Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
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7 Days | 13 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
30 Days | 51 | 33 | 179 | 0 | 1 |
90 Days | 132 | 92 | 476 | 29 | 1 |
1 Year | 348 | 198 | 1426 | 145 | 1 |
All Time | 1766 | 1559 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
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Tomi Turtiainen | 5 | 31/29/1 | 53 | 760 | 104979 | |
Ricardo Espinoza | 5 | 18/17/0 | 26 | 531 | 31616 | |
कारतोफ्फेलस्क्रिप्ट™ | 5 | 29/27/1 | 39 | 635 | 16589 | |
Iván Ovejero | 10 | 25/19/2 | 52 | 999 | 13174 | |
Elias Meire | 6 | 12/8/0 | 17 | 59 | 9928 | |
oleg | 2 | 7/6/0 | 16 | 46 | 4331 | |
Danny Martini | 6 | 5/1/0 | 11 | 47 | 3763 | |
Milorad FIlipović | 3 | 9/8/0 | 13 | 59 | 3722 | |
Alex Grozav | 5 | 4/2/0 | 25 | 67 | 3319 | |
Raúl Gómez Morales | 5 | 15/12/0 | 29 | 50 | 2888 | |
Shireen Missi | 4 | 4/3/0 | 10 | 36 | 2503 | |
Csaba Tuncsik | 4 | 5/3/0 | 10 | 79 | 1780 | |
Michael Kret | 3 | 3/1/0 | 14 | 24 | 1104 | |
Mutasem Aldmour | 3 | 7/5/0 | 8 | 24 | 1071 | |
Eugene | 3 | 4/3/0 | 10 | 22 | 768 | |
CodeShakingSheep | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 3 | 401 | |
Cornelius Suermann | 2 | 0/0/0 | 2 | 4 | 270 | |
github-actions[bot] | 2 | 9/9/0 | 4 | 17 | 260 | |
Jon | 4 | 4/1/0 | 5 | 6 | 225 | |
aya (ayatnkw) | 2 | 2/0/0 | 6 | 3 | 141 | |
Ria Scholz | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | |
Val | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 3 | 28 | |
Marc Littlemore | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Manuel Voppmann | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
oscarpedrero | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Stanimira Rikova (Stamsy) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wesley Schell (wsdevv) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Jay Hartley (arose26) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Idan Fishman (idanfishman) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Taj Noah (AlAgawani) (tajalagawani) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (feelgood-interface) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (SebastjanPrachovskij) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
The n8n project has seen a significant uptick in recent GitHub issue activity, with 207 open issues currently. Notably, several issues have been created or updated within the last week, indicating ongoing development and user engagement. A common theme among these issues is the presence of bugs related to specific integrations and nodes, particularly concerning error handling and data processing.
Several issues reveal critical problems, such as the inability of certain nodes to handle specific data formats or conditions correctly. For instance, the Kafka trigger (#10933) fails to listen for messages, while the Todoist node (#10914) incorrectly returns success without validating server responses. These recurring problems suggest potential weaknesses in the integration logic across various nodes.
Additionally, there are indications of inconsistencies in how workflows handle errors and manage state, as seen in issues related to Redis and MongoDB nodes. The presence of multiple unresolved bugs may impact user experience and could hinder adoption if not addressed promptly.
Issue #10933: Kafka trigger don't listen but emits an error
Issue #10914: Todoist node always returns Success without checking server response
Issue #10913: docker-entrypoint.sh startup script has incorrect export statement
Issue #10911: [Text Classifier] Problem in node ‘Text Classifier‘ Could not get parameter - System Prompt Template
Issue #10901: Langchain nodes not respecting HTTP proxy settings
Issue #10892: Webhook node doesn't accept binary data
Issue #10836: Outdated duplicate workflow
Issue #10834: Notion Database Page Update Node | Can't set properties
Issue #10833: Deactivated Trigger with pinned data is always used
Issue #10831: Valid Notion page IDs are rejected
The recent activity indicates that while n8n is actively maintained, there are critical bugs that need addressing to improve user experience and functionality. The presence of multiple issues related to core integrations suggests that developers should prioritize testing and validation processes for these components to ensure reliability.
The recurring themes of error handling and data processing across various nodes highlight potential areas for improvement in the overall architecture of the n8n platform. Addressing these issues may enhance stability and user satisfaction significantly.
The analysis of the pull requests (PRs) for the n8n project reveals a diverse range of contributions, including bug fixes, feature enhancements, and refactoring efforts. The project shows active development with a focus on improving functionality, user experience, and code maintainability.
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, improving accessibility and user experience by preventing unwanted focus styles during mouse interactions.TemplatesInfoCarousel.vue
to the composition API, aligning with modern Vue practices and potentially improving performance and readability.TemplatesCollectionView.vue
to the composition API, further standardizing the codebase.SettingsLdapView.vue
to the composition API, contributing to a more maintainable code structure.PageAlert.vue
, reducing clutter in the codebase and improving maintainability.Refactoring and Modernization: A significant number of PRs focus on refactoring existing components to use Vue's composition API. This trend indicates an effort to modernize the codebase, making it more maintainable and aligned with current best practices in Vue development (e.g., PRs #10919, #10917, #10916).
Bug Fixes and Enhancements: Several PRs address specific bugs or enhance existing functionality (e.g., PRs #10931, #10926). These contributions are crucial for improving user experience and ensuring the reliability of the application.
UI/UX Improvements: PRs like #10922 and #10921 focus on subtle UI/UX improvements that enhance user interaction without altering core functionality. Such changes are important for maintaining a polished and user-friendly interface.
The presence of multiple PRs related to the same theme (e.g., migration to composition API) suggests a coordinated effort or initiative within the development team to update and improve specific areas of the codebase systematically.
Some PRs (e.g., #10924) address operational aspects like CI/CD improvements or testing enhancements, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve development workflows alongside feature development.
The n8n project demonstrates a healthy development ecosystem with active contributions focused on enhancing functionality, modernizing the codebase, and improving user experience. The systematic approach to refactoring and bug fixing indicates a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards as the project evolves.
Raúl Gómez Morales (r00gm)
DuplicateWorkflowDialog.vue
and SettingsSidebar.vue
to script setup.Elias Meire (elsmr)
Iván Ovejero (ivov)
Mutasem Aldmour (mutdmour)
Ricardo Espinoza (RicardoE105)
TemplatesCollectionView.vue
.Milorad Filipović (MiloradFilipovic)
Tomi Turtiainen (tomi)
Michael Kret (michael-radency)
Danny Martini (despairblue)
Csaba Tuncsik (cstuncsik)
The development team is engaged in a robust cycle of feature enhancement, bug fixing, and modernization of the codebase through refactoring efforts. The collaborative nature of their work suggests a cohesive team dynamic focused on improving both functionality and user experience within the n8n platform.