n8n Manager MCP Server

🇩🇪 Deutsche Version

Part of the ellmos-ai family.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for managing n8n workflows via AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Features

• 13 Tools for complete n8n workflow management

• List, create, update, delete, and activate/deactivate workflows

• Multi-server support (connect to multiple n8n instances)

• Export/Import workflows between servers

• View execution history and status

• Built-in node catalog with descriptions

• Zero dependencies on Python -- connects directly to n8n REST API

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user n8n-manager npx -y n8n-manager-mcp

Manual

npm install -g n8n-manager-mcp

Quick Start

After installation, use these commands in your AI assistant:

1. Add your n8n server:

   "Add my n8n server at http://localhost:5678 with API key abc123"

2. List workflows:

   "Show me all workflows on my n8n server"

3. Create a workflow:

   "Create an n8n workflow that triggers on a webhook, fetches data from an API, and sends a Slack message"

4. Check executions:

   "Show me the last 10 workflow executions"

Available Tools

Configuration

Server connections are stored in ~/.n8n-manager-mcp/servers.json.

Development

npm install
npm run build    # One-time build
npm run dev      # Watch mode
npm start        # Start server
npm test         # Run test suite (vitest)

Testing

The project includes 75 tests covering URL building, server management, workflow JSON construction, export/import validation, and error handling.

npm test              # Run all tests
npx vitest run        # Same as above
npx vitest --watch    # Watch mode

Tests are verified on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Related

• n8n-workflow-manager -- Full web UI + REST API for n8n workflow management (Python)

• n8n -- The workflow automation platform

License

MIT

ellmos-ai Ecosystem

This MCP server is part of the ellmos-ai ecosystem — AI infrastructure, MCP servers, and intelligent tools.

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Haftung / Liability

Dieses Projekt ist eine unentgeltliche Open-Source-Schenkung im Sinne der §§ 516 ff. BGB. Die Haftung des Urhebers ist gemäß § 521 BGB auf Vorsatz und grobe Fahrlässigkeit beschränkt. Ergänzend gelten die Haftungsausschlüsse aus GPL-3.0 / MIT / Apache-2.0 §§ 15–16 (je nach gewählter Lizenz).

Nutzung auf eigenes Risiko. Keine Wartungszusage, keine Verfügbarkeitsgarantie, keine Gewähr für Fehlerfreiheit oder Eignung für einen bestimmten Zweck.

This project is an unpaid open-source donation. Liability is limited to intent and gross negligence (§ 521 German Civil Code). Use at your own risk. No warranty, no maintenance guarantee, no fitness-for-purpose assumed.