# n8n-MCP server > Search n8n node docs and templates, then build, validate and deploy n8n workflows from your AI assistant. - Listing: https://mcp.tc/i/n8n-mcp - Connect: this is a local (stdio) server; install it on your machine (see Install). The listing link is a page, not an MCP endpoint. - Type: local (stdio) - Auth: no API key needed - Category: [Automation & Integrations](https://mcp.tc/c/automation) - Vendor: czlonkowski - Homepage: - Docs: - Repository: - Package: npm `n8n-mcp` ## About 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. ## What it can do - 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 ## Tools (23) - `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. - `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. ## Example prompts - "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" ## Install ### Claude Code 1. Run this in a terminal, in your project folder: ```bash claude mcp add --transport stdio n8n-mcp -- npx n8n-mcp ``` 2. Start Claude Code and type `/mcp`. **n8n-mcp** should show as connected. Add `--scope user` to make it available in every project. ### Claude Desktop 1. Open **Settings → Developer → Edit Config**. It opens `claude_desktop_config.json`. Add: `claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "n8n-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "n8n-mcp" ] } } } ``` 2. 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]() (opens Cursor) Or add it by hand to `~/.cursor/mcp.json` (all projects) or `.cursor/mcp.json` (this project): `mcp.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "n8n-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "n8n-mcp" ] } } } ``` Needs Node.js on your computer. ### VS Code [Install in VS Code]() (opens VS Code) Or from a terminal: ```bash 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`: ```json { "servers": { "n8n-mcp": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "args": [ "n8n-mcp" ] } } } ``` Needs Node.js on your computer. ### Devin Desktop 1. Add it to `~/.config/devin/mcp_config.json` (macOS and Linux) or `%APPDATA%\devin\mcp_config.json` (Windows): `mcp_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "n8n-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "n8n-mcp" ] } } } ``` 2. Refresh the MCP server list in Cascade. Devin Desktop is the new name for Windsurf. ### Codex ```bash codex mcp add n8n-mcp -- npx n8n-mcp ``` Or edit `~/.codex/config.toml` directly: `config.toml`: ```toml [mcp_servers.n8n-mcp] command = "npx" args = ["n8n-mcp"] ``` Needs Node.js on your computer. ### Gemini CLI ```bash 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: ```json { "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. ## Details - Server version: 2.91.0 - Last checked: 2026-10-03 - Listed: 2026-10-03 - Updated: 2026-10-03 --- Source: https://mcp.tc/i/n8n-mcp (mcp.tc is an independent directory, not affiliated with this server's publisher). Corrections: https://mcp.tc/report