n8n-MCP

Q: What can n8n-MCP do?

It has 23 tools, including tools_documentation, search_nodes and get_node. You can search n8n nodes and read their properties and documentation, find and deploy workflow templates from n8n.io and validate nodes and full workflows, including connections and expressions.

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Search n8n node docs and templates, then build, validate and deploy n8n workflows from your AI assistant.

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npx n8n-mcp

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n8n-MCP gives an AI assistant structured access to n8n node documentation, properties, operations and workflow templates. It can search nodes, validate node and workflow configurations, and, when connected to an n8n instance, create, update, test and manage workflows, executions, credentials and data tables.

It runs locally over stdio with npx n8n-mcp. Documentation tools work without credentials. Workflow management needs N8N_API_URL and N8N_API_KEY from your n8n instance. Set MCP_MODE=stdio for Claude Desktop. Anonymous telemetry is on by default and can be disabled. A hosted version also exists with a free tier. This is a community project, not made by n8n GmbH.

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Search n8n nodes and read their properties and documentation
Find and deploy workflow templates from n8n.io
Validate nodes and full workflows, including connections and expressions
Create, update, list and delete workflows on your n8n instance
Autofix common workflow validation errors
Test workflows and manage executions and version history
Manage n8n data tables and credentials
Run a security audit of an n8n instance

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tools_documentation
Get documentation for the n8n MCP tools.
search_nodes
Search n8n nodes by keyword with optional real-world examples.
get_node
Get node info with progressive detail levels and multiple modes.
validate_node
Validate an n8n node configuration.
get_template
Get a workflow template by ID.
search_templates
Search workflow templates with multiple modes.
validate_workflow
Full workflow validation: structure, connections, expressions, AI tools.
n8n_create_workflow
Create a workflow on the n8n instance.
n8n_get_workflow
Get a workflow by ID with different detail levels.
n8n_update_full_workflow
Replace a workflow with a full update.
n8n_update_partial_workflow
Update a workflow incrementally with diff operations.
n8n_delete_workflow
Permanently delete a workflow.

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n8n_list_workflows
List workflows with minimal metadata.
n8n_validate_workflow
Validate a workflow by ID.
n8n_autofix_workflow
Automatically fix common workflow validation errors.
n8n_test_workflow
Test or trigger a workflow execution.
n8n_executions
Get details of, list or delete workflow executions.
n8n_health_check
Check n8n instance health and API connectivity.
n8n_workflow_versions
Manage workflow version history, rollback and cleanup.
n8n_deploy_template
Deploy a template from n8n.io directly to your n8n instance.
n8n_manage_datatable
Manage n8n data tables and rows.
n8n_manage_credentials
Manage n8n credentials.
n8n_audit_instance
Run a security audit of the n8n instance.

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Find n8n nodes for sending Slack messages and show their properties
Search templates for a webhook to Google Sheets workflow
Validate this n8n workflow and fix any errors
Create a workflow on my n8n instance that posts RSS items to Slack

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Claude Code

Run this in a terminal, in your project folder:

claude mcp add --transport stdio n8n-mcp -- npx n8n-mcp

Start Claude Code and type /mcp. n8n-mcp should show as connected.

Add --scope user to make it available in every project.

Claude Desktop

Open Settings → Developer → Edit Config. It opens claude_desktop_config.json. Add:

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "n8n-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Save the file and restart Claude Desktop.

Needs Node.js on your computer. The file lives in ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/ on macOS and %APPDATA%\Claude\ on Windows.

Cursor

Add to Cursor a11y.new_tab

Or add it by hand to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project):

mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "n8n-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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VS Code

Install in VS Code a11y.new_tab

Or from a terminal:

code --add-mcp '{"name":"n8n-mcp","type":"stdio","command":"npx","args":["n8n-mcp"]}'

Or commit it to the repo in .vscode/mcp.json:

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "n8n-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Devin Desktop

Add it to ~/.config/devin/mcp_config.json (macOS and Linux) or %APPDATA%\devin\mcp_config.json (Windows):

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "n8n-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Refresh the MCP server list in Cascade.

Devin Desktop is the new name for Windsurf.

Codex

codex mcp add n8n-mcp -- npx n8n-mcp

Or edit ~/.codex/config.toml directly:

config.toml

[mcp_servers.n8n-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["n8n-mcp"]

Needs Node.js on your computer.

Gemini CLI

gemini mcp add n8n-mcp npx n8n-mcp

This adds it to the current project. Add -s user to use it everywhere.

Any client

Most clients that start local servers accept this shape:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "n8n-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Zed puts servers under context_servers in its settings, with the same command, args and env fields.

Needs Node.js on your computer.

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Can I paste mcp.tc/i/n8n-mcp into my MCP client?

No. n8n-MCP runs on your own computer, started by your client, so it has no web address to connect to. The quick link is the page to share; the install command is npx n8n-mcp.

Does n8n-MCP need an API key?

No. It doesn't declare any keys or environment variables. It runs with your user account's permissions, so check what its tools can reach.

Is n8n-MCP a remote or a local server?

Local. Your client starts it as a process on your computer with npx n8n-mcp, which needs Node.js.

What can n8n-MCP do?

It has 23 tools, including tools_documentation, search_nodes and get_node. You can search n8n nodes and read their properties and documentation, find and deploy workflow templates from n8n.io and validate nodes and full workflows, including connections and expressions.

Which clients can use it?

Any client that starts local servers: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Devin Desktop, Codex, Gemini CLI, Zed and others. claude.ai and ChatGPT only connect to remote servers.

Who wrote this page?

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