# 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.

## Install

Merge the JSON below into your `.mcp.json`:

## Quick Use

Run directly with npx (no install needed):
```bash
npx n8n-mcp
```

Or add to your `.mcp.json`:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "n8n-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Claude Code / Cursor and start building automations.

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## 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.

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## 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

```bash
# 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

```json
{
  "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](https://github.com/czlonkowski). Licensed under MIT.
>
> [n8n-mcp](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) — ⭐ 17,600+

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

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## Quick Use

Run directly (no install):
```bash
npx n8n-mcp
```

Or add to `.mcp.json`:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "n8n-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Claude Code / Cursor and start building automation workflows.

---

## Intro

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

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## n8n MCP — AI-Driven Workflow Automation

### Coverage Data

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Total nodes | 1,396 |
| Core nodes | 812 |
| Community nodes | 584 (516 verified) |
| Docs coverage | 87% |
| Workflow templates | 2,709 |

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Romuald Członkowski](https://github.com/czlonkowski). Licensed under MIT.
>
> [n8n-mcp](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) — ⭐ 17,600+


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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/n8n-mcp-server-build-automations-ai-1-396-nodes-4635d46c
Author: n8n