n8n n8n@2.38.5 released on 09-09-2026
n8n n8n@2.38.5 is out now. It fixes a core issue so the original job error is retained when the job key is no longer present, which helps keep error reports accurate for troubleshooting.
See the project GitHub for full details and links: compare changes at https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/compare/n8n@2.38.4…n8n@2.38.5 and the release at https://api.github.com/repos/n8n-io/n8n/releases/latest
What’s in this release
- Core bugfix: keep reporting the original job error when the job key is gone (issue #38028, commit cfc385f)
- Patch release published 2026-09-09 12:03:58 (UTC) addressing this single important bugfix
- Release notes include automated Cubic metadata and a Cubic review link (PR 38202)
Upgrade notes
- No breaking changes are documented; users experiencing missing or opaque job errors should upgrade to n8n@2.38.5. See the compare for exact diffs: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/compare/n8n@2.38.4…n8n@2.38.5
- If you need to revert, the previous release is n8n@2.38.4 — consult the compare link to identify any differences before rolling back
Share your experience with the fix on the release page or in issue #38028 on GitHub so others know whether the original job-error behaviour is restored in your environment.
