Enhancing Oracle Database Integration in n8n with a Plugin

If you’ve ever integrated Oracle databases with n8n, you may already be familiar with a community-maintained plugin that simplified connectivity. However, you might also have noticed that the original repository is no longer actively supported. Recently, I stumbled upon a fork of the n8n-nodes-oracle plugin that, despite being two years old, is still overseen by a developer who remains active on GitHub. Although the plugin itself hasn’t changed in that time—simply because no new features or bug fixes have been requested—it continues to serve as a stable and practical alternative to the original, which is no longer maintained.

Below is a quick overview of what the fork provides, how to install it, and why it could still be a valuable resource for n8n users.

Background: A Fork of an Unmaintained Plugin

While searching for an efficient way to connect Oracle databases to n8n, many users stumbled upon the original n8n-nodes-oracle plugin. It provided a straightforward solution but lacked ongoing maintenance. Recognizing this gap, a developer forked the codebase and expanded it to include stored procedure functionality—something the community had been requesting for a while.

Key Features

1. Stored Procedure Support
   One of the most notable improvements is the ability to call Oracle stored procedures. This expands n8n’s capabilities for complex operations and reduces the need for manual or external scripting.

2. Active Maintenance(hopefully)
   Even though this fork isn’t brand new, it is still overseen by a developer who remains active on GitHub. Whether you discover bugs or have feature requests, there’s a good chance they’ll be addressed in a timely manner.

3. Straightforward Integration
   Configuration remains similar to the original. Once installed, you can quickly set up Oracle credentials in n8n and use the plugin in your workflows just like any other node.

Installation & Setup

To install the forked plugin, run:

npm i azratul/n8n-nodes-oracle

Credentials: After installing, go to your n8n instance and add your Oracle credentials.
Nodes: Look for the “Oracle” nodes.
Usage: You can now build workflows calling Oracle databases for either queries or stored procedures.

Conclusion

If you need a robust, actively maintained solution for connecting n8n to Oracle databases, this long-standing fork is worth exploring. Its stored procedure support and consistent updates address the biggest gaps of the original plugin. To learn more or contribute, head over to https://github.com/azratul/n8n-nodes-oracle.