MCP ConfigsApr 6, 2026·2 min read

n8n MCP Server — Build Automations with AI, 1,396 Nodes

MCP server giving AI agents access to 1,396 n8n nodes and 2,709 workflow templates. Build and manage n8n automations through natural language.

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Quick Use

Use it first, then decide how deep to go

This block should tell both the user and the agent what to copy, install, and apply first.

Run directly with npx (no install needed):

npx n8n-mcp

Or add to your .mcp.json:

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

Restart Claude Code / Cursor and start building automations.


Intro

n8n MCP Server is the bridge between AI assistants and n8n's workflow automation platform, with an impressive 17,600+ GitHub stars. It provides comprehensive access to 1,396 n8n nodes (812 core + 584 community), 87% documentation coverage, and 2,709 workflow templates. Ask your AI agent to build, modify, or explain n8n workflows in natural language.

Best for: developers and automation engineers who use n8n and want AI assistance building workflows. Works with: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Setup time: under 1 minute.


n8n MCP — AI-Powered Workflow Automation

Coverage Stats

Metric Value
Total Nodes 1,396
Core Nodes 812
Community Nodes 584 (516 verified)
Doc Coverage 87% from official n8n docs
Workflow Templates 2,709

Installation Options

# Option 1: npx (recommended, no install)
npx n8n-mcp

# Option 2: Docker
docker run -it ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:latest

# Option 3: Hosted (free tier: 100 calls/day)
# Visit dashboard.n8n-mcp.com

What You Can Do

With n8n MCP, your AI agent can:

  • Explore nodes: "What Slack actions are available in n8n?"
  • Build workflows: "Create a workflow that sends Slack alerts when GitHub issues are labeled urgent"
  • Debug workflows: "Why is my webhook trigger not firing?"
  • Find templates: "Show me email automation templates"

Safety Warning

⚠️ Never edit production workflows directly with AI. Always:

  1. Copy the workflow
  2. Test in development
  3. Validate changes before deploying

Claude Desktop Config

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

FAQ

Q: What is n8n MCP Server? A: An MCP server that gives AI assistants access to 1,396 n8n automation nodes and 2,709 workflow templates, enabling natural language workflow building.

Q: Is n8n MCP Server free? A: Yes, it's open source under MIT. A hosted tier offers 100 free tool calls per day.

Q: How do I install n8n MCP? A: Run npx n8n-mcp — no installation required. Add to your MCP config and restart your AI tool.


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Source & Thanks

Created by Romuald Członkowski. Licensed under MIT.

n8n-mcp — ⭐ 17,600+

Thank you for connecting AI agents to the n8n automation ecosystem.

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