# Release v1.0.0: Initial Release
**Release Date**: 2024-12-14
**Type**: Initial Release
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## 🚀 Overview
Initial release of n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server - an AI-powered workflow builder for n8n that enables natural language workflow creation through Claude integration.
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## ✨ Features
### AI-Powered Workflow Building
- Natural language node suggestions based on descriptions
- Workflow template generation for common use cases
- Workflow analysis for identifying issues and optimization opportunities
- Node explanation system with best practices and use cases
- Workflow error debugging with common solutions
### Workflow Templates
Pre-built templates for common scenarios:
- API endpoints (webhook-based workflows)
- Scheduled reports (automated reporting)
- Data sync (synchronization between systems)
### MCP Tools (9 tools)
1. **`suggest_workflow_nodes`** - Get AI-powered node suggestions
2. **`generate_workflow_template`** - Generate complete workflow templates
3. **`analyze_workflow`** - Analyze workflows for issues
4. **`list_workflows`** - List all workflows with filtering
5. **`get_workflow_details`** - Get detailed workflow information
6. **`execute_workflow`** - Execute workflows manually
7. **`get_executions`** - View workflow execution history
8. **`explain_node`** - Get detailed node explanations
9. **`debug_workflow_error`** - Debug workflow errors
### Comprehensive Knowledge Base
**Triggers:**
- Webhook Trigger
- Schedule Trigger
- Manual Trigger
**Logic Nodes:**
- IF Node
- Switch Node
- Merge Node
- Code Node
**Data Operations:**
- HTTP Request Node
- Set Node
- Function Node
**Storage:**
- Postgres Node
- Redis Node
**Integrations:**
- Slack Node
- Telegram Node
- Gmail Node
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## 🛠️ Technical Details
### Architecture
- **Python 3.11+**: Modern Python with full async support
- **MCP (Model Context Protocol)**: Claude integration
- **httpx**: Async HTTP client for n8n API communication
- **n8n API v1**: Support for latest n8n API
### Code Quality
- Comprehensive error handling and logging
- Test suite for connection and workflow builder functionality
- Development tools: black, ruff, pytest
- Environment configuration with .env support
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## 📦 Deployment
### Docker Support
- Dockerfile for containerized deployment
- docker-compose.yml for easy orchestration
- Production-ready configuration
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## 📚 Documentation
### Complete Documentation Set (English)
- **README.md**: Full setup instructions and feature overview
- **QUICKSTART.md**: 5-minute quick start guide
- **EXAMPLES.md**: Practical use cases and examples
### Documentation Topics
- Quick start guide for 5-minute setup
- 5 practical scenario examples
- Best practices and common pitfalls
- Troubleshooting guide
- Power combos for advanced usage
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## 🎯 Use Cases
1. **Rapid Prototyping**: Describe workflows in natural language
2. **Learning n8n**: Get node explanations and best practices
3. **Debugging**: Analyze and fix workflow errors quickly
4. **Template Library**: Start from proven templates
5. **AI Automation**: Let AI suggest optimal node combinations
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## 🌟 Highlights
- 🤖 **AI-First Design**: Built specifically for Claude interaction
- 🚀 **Fast Setup**: Working in 5 minutes with QUICKSTART guide
- 📖 **Educational**: Learn n8n through AI-guided explanations
- 🔧 **Production Ready**: Docker support, error handling, logging
- 🌍 **English First**: Complete English documentation
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## 🔗 Links
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/schimmmi/n8n-workflow-builder
- n8n Documentation: https://docs.n8n.io
- MCP Protocol: https://modelcontextprotocol.io
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**Happy Workflow Building!** 🎉
