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n8n-nodes-random-delay
An n8n community node that pauses a workflow for a random duration within a range you choose.
Fixed delays are predictable – which is exactly what you don't want when spacing out API calls or scraping politely. Random jitter avoids sending requests in a detectable, evenly-spaced burst.
Installation
In n8n, go to Settings → Community nodes → Install and enter n8n-nodes-random-delay.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum | Shortest possible wait |
| Maximum | Longest possible wait |
| Unit | Milliseconds or seconds |
| Wait Once for All Items | On: one wait for the whole batch. Off: a separate wait before each item. |
Each item passes through unchanged, with a waitedMs field added showing the actual delay used.
Minimum and Maximum accept expressions, so you can drive the range from incoming data – for example {{ $json.delay }}.
Note on long waits
This node blocks the workflow while it waits, unlike n8n's built-in Wait node, which parks the execution and resumes later. Keep ranges to seconds. For longer pauses, use the built-in Wait node.
License
MIT