n8n MCP Server
An MCP server that provides access to n8n workflows, executions, credentials, and more through the Model Context Protocol. This allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with n8n instances in a secure and standardized way.
Installation
Get your n8n API Key
- Log into your n8n instance
- Click your user icon in the bottom left
- Go to Settings
- Select API
- Click "Create API Key"
- Copy your API key (you won't be able to see it again)
Install the MCP Server
Option 1: Install from npm (Recommended)
Option 2: Install from Source
- Clone the repository:
- Install dependencies and build:
- Start the server in the background:To stop the server:
Note: When installing from npm, the server will be available as
n8n-mcp-server in your PATH.Configuration
Claude Desktop
- Open your Claude Desktop configuration:
- Add the n8n configuration:
Cline (VS Code)
- Install the server (follow Installation steps above)
- Open VS Code
- Open the Cline extension from the left sidebar
- Click the 'MCP Servers' icon at the top of the pane
- Scroll to bottom and click 'Configure MCP Servers'
- Add to the opened settings file:
- Save the file
- Ensure the MCP toggle is enabled (green) and the status indicator is green
- Start using MCP commands in Cline
Sage
Coming soon! The n8n MCP server will be available through:
- Smithery.ai marketplace
- Import from Claude Desktop
For now, please use Claude Desktop or Cline.
Validation
After configuration:
- Restart your LLM application
- Ask: "List my n8n workflows"
- You should see your workflows listed
If you get an error:
- Check that your n8n instance is running
- Verify your API key has correct permissions
- Ensure N8N_HOST has no trailing slash
Features
Core Features
- List and manage workflows
- View workflow details
- Execute workflows
- Manage credentials
- Handle tags and executions
- Generate security audits
- Manage workflow tags
Enterprise Features
These features require an n8n Enterprise license:
- Project management
- Variable management
- Advanced user management
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- "Client not initialized"
- "License required"
- Connection Issues
Security Best Practices
- API Key Management
- Instance Access
Support
License
MIT License
n8n MCP Server
An MCP server that provides access to n8n workflows, executions, credentials, and more through the Model Context Protocol. This allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with n8n instances in a secure and standardized way.
Installation
Get your n8n API Key
- Log into your n8n instance
- Click your user icon in the bottom left
- Go to Settings
- Select API
- Click "Create API Key"
- Copy your API key (you won't be able to see it again)
Install the MCP Server
Option 1: Install from npm (Recommended)
Option 2: Install from Source
- Clone the repository:
- Install dependencies and build:
- Start the server in the background:To stop the server:
Note: When installing from npm, the server will be available as
n8n-mcp-server in your PATH.Configuration
Claude Desktop
- Open your Claude Desktop configuration:
- Add the n8n configuration:
Cline (VS Code)
- Install the server (follow Installation steps above)
- Open VS Code
- Open the Cline extension from the left sidebar
- Click the 'MCP Servers' icon at the top of the pane
- Scroll to bottom and click 'Configure MCP Servers'
- Add to the opened settings file:
- Save the file
- Ensure the MCP toggle is enabled (green) and the status indicator is green
- Start using MCP commands in Cline
Sage
Coming soon! The n8n MCP server will be available through:
- Smithery.ai marketplace
- Import from Claude Desktop
For now, please use Claude Desktop or Cline.
Validation
After configuration:
- Restart your LLM application
- Ask: "List my n8n workflows"
- You should see your workflows listed
If you get an error:
- Check that your n8n instance is running
- Verify your API key has correct permissions
- Ensure N8N_HOST has no trailing slash
Features
Core Features
- List and manage workflows
- View workflow details
- Execute workflows
- Manage credentials
- Handle tags and executions
- Generate security audits
- Manage workflow tags
Enterprise Features
These features require an n8n Enterprise license:
- Project management
- Variable management
- Advanced user management
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- "Client not initialized"
- "License required"
- Connection Issues
Security Best Practices
- API Key Management
- Instance Access
Support
License
MIT License