n8n MCP
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n8n MCP server that gives AI assistants access to n8n node documentation, properties, operations, and workflow automation context.
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These tools requireN8N_API_URLandN8N_API_KEYin your configuration.
- n8n_create_workflow- Create new workflows with nodes and connections
- n8n_get_workflow- Unified workflow retrieval (modes: full, details, structure, minimal)
- n8n_update_full_workflow- Update entire workflow (complete replacement)
- n8n_update_partial_workflow- Update workflow using diff operations
- n8n_delete_workflow- Delete workflows permanently
- n8n_list_workflows- List workflows with filtering and pagination
- n8n_validate_workflow- Validate workflows in n8n by ID
- n8n_autofix_workflow- Automatically fix common workflow errors
- n8n_workflow_versions- Manage version history and rollback
- n8n_deploy_template- Deploy templates from n8n.io directly to your instance with auto-fix
- n8n_test_workflow- Test/trigger workflow execution (webhook, form, chat)
- n8n_executions- Unified execution management (list, get, delete)
- n8n_evaluations- Run and read evaluation test runs (list runs, aggregated metrics, per-case results on n8n 2.30+; trigger and cancel on 2.32+)
- n8n_manage_folders- Manage workflow folders (create, list, get, rename, move, delete; n8n 2.19+). Place workflows into folders vian8n_create_workflow'sparentFolderIdorn8n_update_partial_workflow'smoveToFolderoperation (n8n 2.32+)
- n8n_manage_datatable- Manage n8n data tables and rows (list, get, create, update, delete)
- n8n_manage_credentials- Manage n8n credentials (list, get, create, update, delete, getSchema)
- n8n_audit_instance- Security audit combining n8n's built-in audit API with deep workflow scanning
- n8n_health_check- Check n8n API connectivity and features
For governance-sensitive environments, use both env vars together. Fully disable tools that are write/destructive or handle sensitive data (n8n_manage_credentialsandn8n_manage_datatablealso offer read operations, but are removed entirely here because even reads expose sensitive material):
DISABLED_TOOLS=n8n_create_workflow,n8n_update_full_workflow,n8n_update_partial_workflow,n8n_delete_workflow,n8n_autofix_workflow,n8n_deploy_template,n8n_test_workflow,n8n_manage_credentials,n8n_manage_datatable
For tools that bundle read and write operations under one name, block only the destructive operations while keepinglistandget:
DISABLED_TOOL_OPERATIONS=n8n_workflow_versions:delete,rollback,prune;n8n_executions:delete;n8n_evaluations:run,cancel;n8n_manage_folders:create,rename,move,delete
Combine with a read-only n8n API key (Settings → API in your n8n instance) for defence in depth. SeeRead-Only Deployment Recipefor the full setup guide.
- Self-Hosting Guide- npx, Docker, Railway, and local installation
- Security & Hardening- Trust model, hardening options, workflow restrictions
- n8n Deployment Guide- Production deployment with n8n
- Database Configuration- SQLite adapters and memory optimization
- Privacy & Telemetry- What we collect and how to opt out
- Workflow Diff Operations- Token-efficient workflow updates
- HTTP Deployment- Remote server setup
- Change Log- Complete version history
SeeCONTRIBUTING.mdfor development setup, testing, and contribution guidelines.
SeeAcknowledgmentsfor credits and template attribution.
Work withAiAdvisors— automation audits, builds, and operations by the team behind n8n-mcp and n8n-skills.
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Structured .aide spec files that give AI agents progressive disclosure into your codebase architecture. 6 MCP tools, 8 slash commands, TUI wizard, multi-IDE support.
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A context management system designed for software development teams with customizable data storage.
Clean and audit messy MCP setups: stale servers, unused tools, context-heavy MCPs, outdated packages, and safe repair plans.
Converts a USER-STORIES.md file into README, ROADMAP, and SYSTEM-ARCHITECTURE documents for the GenSpec workflow.
Interact with an MCP registry to check health, list entries, and get server details.
These tools requireN8N_API_URLandN8N_API_KEYin your configuration.
- n8n_create_workflow- Create new workflows with nodes and connections
- n8n_get_workflow- Unified workflow retrieval (modes: full, details, structure, minimal)
- n8n_update_full_workflow- Update entire workflow (complete replacement)
- n8n_update_partial_workflow- Update workflow using diff operations
- n8n_delete_workflow- Delete workflows permanently
- n8n_list_workflows- List workflows with filtering and pagination
- n8n_validate_workflow- Validate workflows in n8n by ID
- n8n_autofix_workflow- Automatically fix common workflow errors
- n8n_workflow_versions- Manage version history and rollback
- n8n_deploy_template- Deploy templates from n8n.io directly to your instance with auto-fix
- n8n_test_workflow- Test/trigger workflow execution (webhook, form, chat)
- n8n_executions- Unified execution management (list, get, delete)
- n8n_evaluations- Run and read evaluation test runs (list runs, aggregated metrics, per-case results on n8n 2.30+; trigger and cancel on 2.32+)
- n8n_manage_folders- Manage workflow folders (create, list, get, rename, move, delete; n8n 2.19+). Place workflows into folders vian8n_create_workflow'sparentFolderIdorn8n_update_partial_workflow'smoveToFolderoperation (n8n 2.32+)
- n8n_manage_datatable- Manage n8n data tables and rows (list, get, create, update, delete)
- n8n_manage_credentials- Manage n8n credentials (list, get, create, update, delete, getSchema)
- n8n_audit_instance- Security audit combining n8n's built-in audit API with deep workflow scanning
- n8n_health_check- Check n8n API connectivity and features
For governance-sensitive environments, use both env vars together. Fully disable tools that are write/destructive or handle sensitive data (n8n_manage_credentialsandn8n_manage_datatablealso offer read operations, but are removed entirely here because even reads expose sensitive material):
DISABLED_TOOLS=n8n_create_workflow,n8n_update_full_workflow,n8n_update_partial_workflow,n8n_delete_workflow,n8n_autofix_workflow,n8n_deploy_template,n8n_test_workflow,n8n_manage_credentials,n8n_manage_datatable
For tools that bundle read and write operations under one name, block only the destructive operations while keepinglistandget:
DISABLED_TOOL_OPERATIONS=n8n_workflow_versions:delete,rollback,prune;n8n_executions:delete;n8n_evaluations:run,cancel;n8n_manage_folders:create,rename,move,delete
Combine with a read-only n8n API key (Settings → API in your n8n instance) for defence in depth. SeeRead-Only Deployment Recipefor the full setup guide.
- Self-Hosting Guide- npx, Docker, Railway, and local installation
- Security & Hardening- Trust model, hardening options, workflow restrictions
- n8n Deployment Guide- Production deployment with n8n
- Database Configuration- SQLite adapters and memory optimization
- Privacy & Telemetry- What we collect and how to opt out
- Workflow Diff Operations- Token-efficient workflow updates
- HTTP Deployment- Remote server setup
- Change Log- Complete version history
SeeCONTRIBUTING.mdfor development setup, testing, and contribution guidelines.
SeeAcknowledgmentsfor credits and template attribution.
Work withAiAdvisors— automation audits, builds, and operations by the team behind n8n-mcp and n8n-skills.
This is a web browser that enables your coding agent, such as Claude Code, to visit websites on your behalf and assist you in identifying bugs or creating UI test cases.
The MCP server for Bitrix24 provides AI assistants with structured access to the Bitrix24 API. It delivers up-to-date method descriptions, parameters, and valid values, allowing assistants to work with precise data instead of guesswork. This reduces code errors and accelerates Bitrix24 integration development.
Structured .aide spec files that give AI agents progressive disclosure into your codebase architecture. 6 MCP tools, 8 slash commands, TUI wizard, multi-IDE support.
Build n8n workflows, custom nodes, and AI agents from natural language. Pairs with the @automatelab/n8n-mcp server.
Paid remote MCP for CLI tool MCP, structured receipts, usage logs, and audit-ready evidence for agent and CI workflows.
Paid remote MCP for Codex run ledgers, changed-file evidence, scope summaries, missing proof checks, and client-ready handoff receipts.
Extract, govern, and ship structured content from your codebase.
A context management system designed for software development teams with customizable data storage.
Clean and audit messy MCP setups: stale servers, unused tools, context-heavy MCPs, outdated packages, and safe repair plans.
Converts a USER-STORIES.md file into README, ROADMAP, and SYSTEM-ARCHITECTURE documents for the GenSpec workflow.
Interact with an MCP registry to check health, list entries, and get server details.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with comprehensive access to n8n node documentation, properties, and operations. Deploy in minutes to give Claude and other AI assistants deep knowledge about n8n's 2,541 workflow automation nodes (832 core + 1,709 community).
n8n-MCP serves as a bridge between n8n's workflow automation platform and AI models, enabling them to understand and work with n8n nodes effectively. It provides structured access to:
- 2,541 n8n nodes- 832 core nodes + 1,709 community nodes (1,441 verified)
- Node properties- 99% coverage with detailed schemas
- Node operations- 66.5% coverage of available actions
- Documentation- 86% coverage from official n8n docs (including AI nodes)
- AI tools- 267 AI-capable tool variants detected with full documentation
- Real-world examples- 156 ranked configurations extracted from popular templates
- Template library- 2,352 workflow templates with 99.96% AI metadata coverage
- Community nodes- Search verified community integrations withsourcefilter
n8n-mcpstarted as a personal tool but now helps tens of thousands of developers automate their workflows efficiently. Maintaining and developing this project competes with my paid work. Your sponsorship helps me dedicate focused time to new features, respond quickly to issues, keep documentation up-to-date, and ensure compatibility with latest n8n releases.Become a sponsor
NEVER edit your production workflows directly with AI!Always:
- Make a copy of your workflow before using AI tools
- Test in development environment first
- Export backups of important workflows
- Validate changes before deploying to production
AI results can be unpredictable. Protect your work!
The fastest way to try n8n-MCP- no installation, no configuration:
- Free tier: 100 tool calls/day
- Instant access: Start building workflows immediately
- Always up-to-date: Latest n8n nodes and templates
- No infrastructure: We handle everything
Just sign up, get your API key, and connect your MCP client.
Want to self-host?See theSelf-Hosting Guidefor npx, Docker, Railway, and local installation options.
Want to use n8n-MCP with your n8n instance? Check out our comprehensiven8n Deployment Guidefor:
- Local testing with the MCP Client Tool node
- Production deployment with Docker Compose
- Cloud deployment on Hetzner, AWS, and other providers
- Troubleshooting and security best practices
If your n8n instance sits behind Cloudflare Access (Zero Trust), provide your service token so n8n-MCP can authenticate:
- N8N_CF_CLIENT_ID- Cloudflare Access Client ID
- N8N_CF_CLIENT_SECRET- Cloudflare Access Client Secret
When set, these are sent asCF-Access-Client-Id/CF-Access-Client-Secretheaders on n8n API requests, version/health probes, and webhook executions. The token is confined to theN8N_API_URLorigin — webhook calls to a different host (e.g. a splitWEBHOOK_URLorigin) do not receive it, to avoid leaking the token.
n8n-MCP works with multiple AI-powered IDEs and tools:
- Claude Code- Quick setup for Claude Code CLI
- Visual Studio Code- VS Code with GitHub Copilot integration
- Cursor- Step-by-step Cursor IDE setup
- Windsurf- Windsurf integration with project rules
- Codex- Codex integration guide
- Antigravity- Antigravity integration guide
Supercharge your n8n workflow building with specialized skills that teach AI how to build production-ready workflows!
For the best results when using n8n-MCP with Claude Projects, use these enhanced system instructions:
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tools_documentation() for best practices 2. Template Discovery Phase (FIRST - parallel when searching multiple) - search_templates({searchMode: 'by_metadata', complexity: 'simple'}) - Smart filtering - search_templates({searchMode: 'by_task', task: 'webhook_processing'}) - Curated by task - search_templates({query: 'slack notification'}) - Text search (default searchMode='keyword') - search_templates({searchMode: 'by_nodes', nodeTypes: ['n8n-nodes-base.slack']}) - By node type Filtering strategies: - Beginners: complexity: "simple" + maxSetupMinutes: 30 - By role: targetAudience: "marketers" | "developers" | "analysts" - By time: maxSetupMinutes: 15 for quick wins - By service: requiredService: "openai" for compatibility 3. Node Discovery (if no suitable template - parallel execution) - Think deeply about requirements. Ask clarifying questions if unclear. - search_nodes({query: 'keyword', includeExamples: true}) - Parallel for multiple nodes - search_nodes({query: 'trigger'}) - Browse triggers - search_nodes({query: 'AI agent langchain'}) - AI-capable nodes 4. Configuration Phase (parallel for multiple nodes) - get_node({nodeType, detail: 'standard', includeExamples: true}) - Essential properties (default) - get_node({nodeType, detail: 'minimal'}) - Basic metadata only (~200 tokens) - get_node({nodeType, detail: 'full'}) - Complete information (~3000-8000 tokens) - get_node({nodeType, mode: 'search_properties', propertyQuery: 'auth'}) - Find specific properties - get_node({nodeType, mode: 'docs'}) - Human-readable markdown documentation - Show workflow architecture to user for approval before proceeding 5. Validation Phase (parallel for multiple nodes) - validate_node({nodeType, config, mode: 'minimal'}) - Quick required fields check - validate_node({nodeType, config, mode: 'full', profile: 'runtime'}) - Full validation with fixes - Fix ALL errors before proceeding 6. Building Phase - If using template: get_template(templateId, {mode: "full"}) - MANDATORY ATTRIBUTION: "Based on template by [author.name] (@[username]). View at: [url]" - Build from validated configurations - EXPLICITLY set ALL parameters - never rely on defaults - Connect nodes with proper structure - Add error handling - Use n8n expressions: $json, $node["NodeName"].json - Build in artifact (unless deploying to n8n instance) 7. Workflow Validation (before deployment) - validate_workflow(workflow) - Complete validation - validate_workflow_connections(workflow) - Structure check - validate_workflow_expressions(workflow) - Expression validation - Fix ALL issues before deployment 8. Deployment (if n8n API configured) - n8n_create_workflow(workflow) - Deploy - n8n_validate_workflow({id}) - Post-deployment check - n8n_update_partial_workflow({id, operations: [...]}) - Batch updates - n8n_test_workflow({workflowId}) - Test w
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