Get n8n Workflow
n8n_get_workflowRead-onlyIdempotent
Retrieve complete workflow details including nodes, connections, and settings by providing the workflow ID. Use this tool to inspect workflow configurations and understand automation structures.
Instructions
Get full details of a specific workflow including all nodes and connections.
Args:
id (string): The workflow ID
Returns: Complete workflow object with:
name, id, active status
nodes array with all node configurations
connections mapping
settings
tags
timestamps
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | The unique identifier of the resource |
Implementation Reference
- src/tools/workflows.ts:119-130 (handler)The handler function for 'n8n_get_workflow' retrieves a workflow by ID and formats it for output.
async (params: z.infer<typeof IdParamSchema>) => { const workflow = await get<N8nWorkflow>(`/workflows/${params.id}`); const nodeList = workflow.nodes.map(n => ` - ${n.name} (${n.type})`).join('\n'); const text = `${formatWorkflow(workflow)}\n\n**Nodes (${workflow.nodes.length}):**\n${nodeList}`; return { content: [{ type: 'text', text }], structuredContent: workflow }; } ); - src/tools/workflows.ts:94-118 (registration)Tool registration for 'n8n_get_workflow'.
server.registerTool( 'n8n_get_workflow', { title: 'Get n8n Workflow', description: `Get full details of a specific workflow including all nodes and connections. Args: - id (string): The workflow ID Returns: Complete workflow object with: - name, id, active status - nodes array with all node configurations - connections mapping - settings - tags - timestamps`, inputSchema: IdParamSchema, annotations: { readOnlyHint: true, destructiveHint: false, idempotentHint: true, openWorldHint: false } },