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.comWhat 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:
- Copy the workflow
- Test in development
- 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.