DebugHelper consultants
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About DebugHelper
The DebugHelper node in n8n is a utility tool that helps you inspect, log, and troubleshoot data flowing through your workflows. When automations misbehave or produce unexpected results, the DebugHelper lets you pause execution, examine the data at any point in the pipeline, and understand exactly what each node is receiving and outputting. It is the equivalent of placing a breakpoint in your code.
Debugging automation workflows can be frustrating without proper tooling. Data transformations, conditional logic, and API responses can produce subtle issues that are difficult to trace by looking at final outputs alone. The DebugHelper node gives you visibility into intermediate states, so you can pinpoint exactly where data goes wrong. This is especially useful for complex workflows with multiple branches, loops, or nested sub-workflows.
In practice, the DebugHelper is most useful during development and troubleshooting. You drop it between two nodes to inspect the data structure, verify field names and values, check for null or missing fields, and confirm that transformations are producing the expected format. Once you have resolved the issue, you can remove the node or leave it disabled for future troubleshooting sessions.
Building maintainable automations requires good debugging practices from the start. If your team is developing n8n workflows and wants help establishing business automation best practices, our n8n consultants bring production experience that helps you avoid common pitfalls and build workflows that are easier to maintain long-term.
DebugHelper FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how DebugHelper consultants can help with integration and implementation
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How it works
We work hand-in-hand with you to implement DebugHelper
As DebugHelper consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate DebugHelper with integrate and automate 800+ tools.
Step 1
Identify the problem area in your workflow
Determine which section of your workflow is producing unexpected results. Narrow it down to a specific set of nodes where the data seems to go wrong — this is where you will insert the DebugHelper to gain visibility.
Step 2
Insert the DebugHelper node
Place the DebugHelper between the nodes you want to inspect. Connect it inline so data flows through it on the way to the next node. You can add multiple DebugHelper nodes at different points to compare data at various stages of processing.
Step 3
Configure what to inspect
Set up the node to display the information you need — full data objects, specific field values, array lengths, or data types. Focus on the fields relevant to your issue rather than dumping everything, which can be overwhelming in complex workflows.
Step 4
Execute the workflow
Run the workflow with test data that reproduces the issue. The DebugHelper captures and displays the data at its position in the pipeline, giving you a snapshot of exactly what the downstream node is receiving as input.
Step 5
Analyse the debug output
Examine the captured data to identify the discrepancy. Look for missing fields, unexpected null values, incorrect data types, or malformed structures. Compare the actual data against what you expected to pinpoint the root cause of the issue.
Step 6
Fix the issue and clean up
Apply the fix to the problematic node or data transformation based on your findings. Re-run the workflow to verify the fix resolves the issue. Once confirmed, remove the DebugHelper nodes or disable them so they do not execute in production.
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