Description

n8n-nodes-twenty-fork


This is an advanced n8n community node that provides comprehensive Twenty CRM integration using modern GraphQL architecture. Originally forked from n8n-nodes-twenty by S Hodgson, it has been completely rewritten with GraphQL-first approach and modular architecture by Matias Lopez.

Twenty CRM is a modern open-source CRM platform. This node is compatible with Twenty v1.4.0 and later.

🚀 Key Features

• 🔄 GraphQL-First Architecture: Uses Twenty’s native GraphQL API for optimal performance
• 📊 4 Main Resources: Complete CRUD operations for People, Companies, Opportunities, and Notes
• 🔍 Unified Search: Search by email, phone, custom fields with smart matching
• ✅ Robust Validation: UUID validation, field resolution, and centralized error handling
• 🏗️ Modular Design: Well-organized, maintainable codebase with TypeScript
• 🎯 Advanced Operations: Create, Find, Update, Delete, List with filtering and pagination
• 🔗 Smart Relationships: Automatic linking between People, Companies, and Opportunities
• 📝 Rich Note System: Attach notes to any entity with full text support

📦 Installation

For n8n

1. Go to Settings → Community Nodes
2. Install: n8n-nodes-twenty-fork

Requirements

• Twenty CRM v1.4.0 or later
• n8n v0.140.0 or later
• Node.js 18.10 or later

🔧 Configuration

1. Generate API Key: In Twenty, go to Settings → Developers → API Keys
2. Add Credentials: In n8n, search for “Twenty API” credentials
3. Configure:
– API Key: Your Twenty API key
– Domain: Your Twenty instance URL (e.g., https://app.twenty.com or http://localhost:3000)
– ⚠️ Do not include /graphql in the domain – the node handles this automatically

📋 Available Resources & Operations

| Resource | Operations | Description |
|———-|————|————-|
| 👤 Person | Create, Find, Update, Delete, List by Company | Manage contacts with full profile data |
| 🏢 Company | Create, Find, Update, Delete | Handle organizations and business entities |
| 💼 Opportunity | Create, Find, Update, Delete, List | Track sales opportunities and deals |
| 📝 Note | Create, Update, Delete, List | Attach notes to people, companies, or opportunities |

Person Operations

• Create: Add new contacts with names, emails, phones, job titles, and company relationships
• Find: Search by email, phone, or custom fields with confidence scoring
• Update: Modify existing contact information using email or ID lookup
• Delete: Remove contacts by ID
• List by Company: Get all people associated with a specific company

Company Operations

• Create: Add companies with names, domains, addresses, and revenue information
• Find: Search by company name with fuzzy matching
• Update: Modify company details including contact information and financials
• Delete: Remove companies by ID

Opportunity Operations

• Create: Add new sales opportunities with amounts, stages, and relationships
• Find: Search opportunities by name or custom criteria
• Update: Modify deal information, stages, and amounts
• Delete: Remove opportunities by ID
• List: Get filtered lists of opportunities with pagination

Note Operations

• Create: Attach notes to people, companies, or opportunities
• Update: Modify note content and titles
• Delete: Remove notes by ID
• List: Get notes associated with specific entities

🏗️ Technical Architecture

GraphQL Migration Benefits

• Single Request Efficiency: GraphQL queries fetch exactly the data needed
• Type Safety: Full TypeScript support with schema validation
• Future-Proof: Aligned with Twenty’s primary development direction
• Better Error Handling: Detailed GraphQL error messages and field validation
• Optimized Performance: Reduced network overhead compared to multiple REST calls

Modular Code Organization

nodes/Twenty/
├── operations/          # Resource-specific business logic
│   ├── PersonOperations.ts
│   ├── CompanyOperations.ts  
│   ├── OpportunityOperations.ts
│   └── NoteOperations.ts
├── shared/             # Shared utilities and helpers
│   ├── ValidationUtils.ts
│   ├── ErrorHandler.ts
│   └── LoadOptionsUtils.ts
├── properties/         # n8n UI property definitions
├── types/              # TypeScript type definitions
├── constants/          # Application constants
├── builders/           # Property builders for dynamic UI
└── GenericFunctions.ts # Core GraphQL infrastructure

Smart Features

• Field Resolution: Automatic field name mapping and validation
• Unified Search: Consistent search interface across all resources
• UUID Validation: Proper Twenty ID format validation
• Custom Fields: Support for custom field searches and updates
• Relationship Handling: Automatic entity linking and relationship management

🤝 Credits & Acknowledgments

Original Creator

S Hodgson – Original author of n8n-nodes-twenty

The foundation of this work is built upon S Hodgson’s excellent initial implementation. This fork extends and modernizes that work with GraphQL migration and enhanced architecture.

Fork Maintainer

Matias Lopez – GraphQL migration, modern architecture, and ongoing maintenance

Development Tools

• devlikeapro – n8n-openapi-node framework
• Built with assistance from Claude Code for documentation and development guidance

What This Fork Adds

This fork transforms the original REST-based implementation into a modern, GraphQL-first solution:

• 🔄 Complete GraphQL Migration: Uses Twenty’s native GraphQL API
• 🏗️ Modern Architecture: Modular, TypeScript-based design
• 🎯 Enhanced Operations: More comprehensive CRUD operations
• 🔍 Smart Search: Advanced search capabilities with confidence scoring
• ✅ Robust Validation: Comprehensive error handling and field validation
• 📊 Better UX: Improved n8n integration with dynamic properties

🛠️ Compatibility

| Component | Version | Status |
|———–|———|——–|
| Twenty CRM | v1.4.0+ | ✅ Tested |
| n8n | v0.140.0+ | ✅ Supported |
| Node.js | 18.10+ | ✅ Required |

📚 Resources

• n8n Community Nodes Documentation
• Twenty Developer Documentation
• Twenty GraphQL API
• Original n8n-nodes-twenty

🐛 Issues & Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions:

• GitHub Issues: Report here
• Twenty Community: Join discussions
• n8n Community: Get help

📄 License

MIT License – see LICENSE.md for details.

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This README was created with assistance from Claude Code for comprehensive documentation.