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Entity → Create

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Summary

Create an entity in the selected Engram storage backend, scoped to a group ID, with an optional type, summary, and JSON attributes.

Inputs

  • Backend — Select Embedded (Graphology) or Neo4j (Remote); defaults to Embedded.
  • Custom Storage Path — For Embedded storage only, optionally set the directory for graph data files. Leave blank to use n8n’s default storage directory.
  • Group ID (required) — Session or group identifier used to scope the entity.
  • Entity Name (required) — Name of the entity to create.
  • Entity Type — Optional category for the entity, such as person, organization, location, or concept.
  • Summary — Optional text describing the entity.
  • Attributes — Optional JSON object of additional key-value attributes; defaults to an empty object.

Output shape

A single entity record

The record is returned as an n8n item. The operation writes the entity to the selected backend; the provided source view does not expose the returned record’s exact fields.

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