Update: I curated 500+ "Verified" n8n Workflows so you don't have to debug JSON

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The Problem: "JSON Roulette" 🎰

A few weeks ago, I launched n8nworkflows.world to help developers search through 6,000+ n8n templates. The feedback was great, but one piece of feedback kept coming up:

"There are SO many workflows. How do I know which ones actually work?"

It's a valid point. In the open-source world, downloading a workflow template can sometimes feel like playing Russian Roulette. Is it compatible with the latest n8n version? Does it require 50 custom credentials? Is the logic broken?

I realized that Search is not enough. We need Curation.

Introducing: Community Verified Workflows ✅

I spent the last weekend upgrading the platform to support a Verification System.

I didn't just want more data; I wanted better data. I analyzed the repository and hand-picked (and algorithmically validated) the top tier of templates.

Now, when you browse the site, look for the Green Badge:

(The new UI: You can now filter specifically for high-quality, verified templates)

What makes a workflow "Verified"? 🏆

I don't give this badge to everything. To earn the Verified status, a workflow usually meets these criteria:

Structure Integrity: The JSON is parsed and validated to ensure no corrupt nodes.
Clear Documentation: It includes a proper description, setup guide, or "How to use" notes.
Standard Nodes: It prioritizes standard n8n nodes over obscure, unmaintained custom nodes.
Visual Preview: It supports the "X-Ray" visual graph view on my site, so you can see the logic before downloading.

Under the Hood (For the Devs) 🛠️

Technically, implementing this was a fun challenge using Next.js and Supabase.

I updated the database schema to include a verification flag and origin tracking:

ALTER TABLE public.workflows 
ADD COLUMN is_verified boolean DEFAULT false;

-- We also store the full JSON structure now for instant rendering
ALTER TABLE public.workflows 
ADD COLUMN json_data jsonb;

On the frontend, I added a pre-filter to the search engine. When you toggle "🔥 Community Verified", it executes a precise query against the Supabase index, filtering out the "noise" and returning only the gold standard templates.