Is your AI automation safe? This simple guide shows you how to use n8n's new Guardrails feature. Learn to block sensitive data before it gets to the AI with the Sanitize node. Then, check the AI's response for bad words, jailbreaks, or off-topic content. It's the best way to protect your passwords, PII, and secrets. 🔒
We'll talk about:
- What n8n Guardrails are and why you need them for AI safety.
- The 2 main nodes: 'Check Text' (uses AI) and 'Sanitize Text' (no AI).
- How to block keywords, stop jailbreak attacks, and filter NSFW content.
- How to automatically protect PII (personal data) and secret API keys.
- How to keep AI conversations on-topic and block dangerous URLs.
- The smart way to "stack" multiple guardrails in one node.
- A full workflow example showing how to protect a real AI bot.
Keywords: n8n Guardrails, AI safety, Data protection, Sanitize Text, Check Text for Violations, AI Tools, AI Workflow.
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- PublishedNovember 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM UTC
- Length11 min
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