n8n MCP Server

What it does

This server bridges Large Language Models with n8n, the powerful workflow automation tool. It allows an AI to interact with your n8n instance to list, manage, and execute complex workflows, providing a standardized way to trigger automations and manage executions via the Model Context Protocol.

Tools

• list_workflows: Retrieves a list of all available n8n workflows.
• get_workflow_details: Gets detailed configuration and metadata for a specific workflow.
• execute_workflow: Triggers a workflow execution with provided parameters.
• manage_credentials: Handles the setup and updates of n8n credentials.
• handle_tags: Manages workflow tags for better organization.
• generate_security_audit: Performs a security review of the current n8n configuration.

Installation

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "command": "n8n-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "N8N_HOST": "https://your-n8n-instance.com",
        "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop
• Cline (VS Code)