n8n Workflow Builder

by jimmy974

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Enables creation and management of n8n workflows through a TypeScript-based server that provides tools for designing, validating, and exporting complete workflow configurations.

Details

Author: jimmy974
Repository: Jimmy974/n8n-workflow-builder
GitHub stars: 11
License: MIT License
Categories: Productivity, Design, Developer Tools, AI, Frontend, Infrastructure

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name n8n Workflow Builder

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 /path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Add the server to your MCP configuration:

{
  "n8n-workflow-builder": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": ["/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"]
  }
}

To install n8n Workflow Builder for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install n8n-workflow-builder --client claude

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/[your-username]/n8n-workflow-builder.git

cd n8n-workflow-builder

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Compile TypeScript:

npx tsc

4. Start the server:

npm start

`create_workflow`

Create a new workflow using the specified workflow specification including nodes and connections.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder": {
            "cwd": "string",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "cwd": "string",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "cwd": "string",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "cwd": "string",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "node"
}

n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for programmatically creating and managing n8n workflows.

Features

- Create workflows with nodes and connections - Validate workflow specifications - Export complete workflow configurations - REST API interface through MCP

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install n8n Workflow Builder for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install n8n-workflow-builder --client claude

Manual Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/[your-username]/n8n-workflow-builder.git
cd n8n-workflow-builder

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Compile TypeScript:

npx tsc

4. Start the server:

npm start

Usage

The server provides a create_workflow tool that accepts a workflow specification:

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "name": "HTTP Request",
      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://example.com",
        "method": "GET"
      }
    }
  ],
  "connections": []
}

Configuration

Add the server to your MCP configuration:

{
  "n8n-workflow-builder": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": ["/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"]
  }
}

License

MIT

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