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n8n MCP server

Let your agent build n8n workflows that actually work.

AutomationunknownOptional n8n API keyFree · open source

01What it is

n8n-MCP (community, MIT) gives an agent deep, structured knowledge of n8n's 2,000+ workflow nodes — properties, operations, and documentation — so it can design and build n8n automations that actually validate, instead of hallucinating node configs. Point it at your n8n instance (API key) and it can manage real workflows too. Self-hosted, no quotas, no account.

Who it’s for: n8n users who want an agent that builds and edits workflows correctly — grounded in the real node schemas.


02Highlights
2,000+ nodes, structured
Complete node properties, operations, and docs — core and community nodes.
Build, don't hallucinate
The agent works from real schemas, so generated workflows validate.
Manage your instance
With an n8n API key it can create and update workflows on your own instance.

03Add it to your agent

Local MCP server — runs on your machine via the command below.

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

07FAQ
What is n8n MCP?

n8n-MCP (community, MIT) gives an agent deep, structured knowledge of n8n's 2,000+ workflow nodes — properties, operations, and documentation — so it can design and build n8n automations that actually validate, instead of hallucinating node configs. Point it at your n8n instance (API key) and it can manage real workflows too. Self-hosted, no quotas, no account.

Who is n8n for?

n8n users who want an agent that builds and edits workflows correctly — grounded in the real node schemas.

How do I connect n8n to my agent?

n8n runs locally over stdio. Add it to your MCP client config: claude mcp add n8n -- npx n8n-mcp.

Does n8n require authentication?

Yes — n8n authenticates with Optional n8n API key. You connect your own account, and it acts only within the scopes you grant.

How much does n8n cost?

Free · open source.

Is n8n verified on MCPExplorer?

Yes — n8n is hand-checked and featured on MCPExplorer. We pull its real tool surface, required scopes, and risk labels from the live index so you can see exactly what it does before connecting.


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