Display Note
AI-generatedOverview
This node displays contextual information from workflow data by processing a user-defined message that supports n8n expressions. It is useful for adding informative notes, status updates, or warnings within a workflow, which can be viewed in the node's output or logged to the console. For example, it can show processing status for a user, display timestamps, or highlight errors during workflow execution.
Use Case Examples
- Displaying a status message with user information and current time.
- Logging a warning note to the console when a condition is met.
- Passing through input data while adding a success note to the output.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Note | A notice message explaining the node's purpose, not editable by the user. |
| Message | The message to display, supporting n8n expressions to dynamically include workflow data. |
| Note Type | The type of note to display, affecting the output's note type (info, success, warning, error). |
| Options | Additional options to control output inclusion, data passthrough, and console logging. |
Output
JSON
_displayNotemessage- The processed message string with expressions evaluated.noteType- The type of note (info, success, warning, error).timestamp- The ISO timestamp when the note was created.
json- The original input data passed through if passthrough is enabled.
Troubleshooting
- If the message contains invalid expressions, the node may fail to evaluate them correctly; ensure expressions are valid and fields exist in the input data.
- If passthrough data is disabled, the output will only contain the note data, which might cause loss of original input data downstream.
- If console logging is enabled, excessive logging may clutter the n8n console; disable if not needed.