The workflow JSON
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{
"name": "SSH_WF_sample",
"nodes": [
{
"parameters": {},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
0,
0
],
"id": "b19c687d-60f5-47e3-b4db-9d68e7dc576c",
"name": "When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019"
},
{
"parameters": {
"command": "echo \"Hello n8n! Tell me a one-liner joke about CTOs and toasters\" | /home/angel/.local/bin/claude --print "
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.ssh",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
208,
0
],
"id": "1bb58933-ad02-45ae-8c10-1b672238dfb5",
"name": "Execute a command",
"credentials": {
"sshPassword": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
}
],
"connections": {
"When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Execute a command",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
},
"active": false,
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
},
"versionId": "02b878bb-2875-42c8-9891-c965c1838a19",
"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
},
"id": "7kf2jLtWD8a5oQpF",
"tags": [
{
"name": "PoC",
"id": "ojKIzw4DENHcocD4",
"updatedAt": "2025-12-19T09:06:53.471Z",
"createdAt": "2025-12-19T09:06:53.471Z"
}
]
}
Credentials you'll need
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sshPassword
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About this workflow
SSH_WF_sample. Uses ssh. Event-driven trigger; 2 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/akenel/banco-starter/blob/main/src/n8n/workflows/SSH_WF_sample.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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