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⚡ n8n-MCP

License: MIT npm version Docker Tests

The Bridge Between Workflow Automation and AI Intelligence

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🌟 Overview

n8n-MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that empowers AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, etc.) with deep knowledge of n8n. It provides structured access to documentation, properties, and operations for over 1,200 nodes, enabling AI to build, validate, and manage your workflows with 100% accuracy.

✨ Key Features

  • 📚 1,084+ Nodes Indexed: Full coverage of core and verified community nodes.

  • Proprietary Validation: Smart config checks that prevent runtime failures.

  • 💡 Real-World Examples: 2,600+ pre-extracted configurations for instant use.

  • 🎯 Template Library: 2,700+ workflow templates with smart discovery.

  • 🤖 AI-Optimized: Designed for parallel execution and token efficiency.


🚀 Quick Start

Option 1: Hosted Service (Instant) ☁️

The fastest way to try n8n-MCP with zero setup.
👉 dashboard.n8n-mcp.com

Option 2: Local Setup (npx) 💻

Run directly in your terminal or connect to Claude Desktop:

npx n8n-mcp

Add to Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "n8n-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_MODE": "stdio",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "error",
        "DISABLE_CONSOLE_OUTPUT": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}

💻 IDE & Tool Support

n8n-MCP works seamlessly with these AI-powered environments:

Tool

Setup Guide

Claude Desktop

View Guide

Claude Code

View Guide

Cursor

View Guide

Windsurf

View Guide

VS Code

View Guide

Antigravity

View Guide


📦 Deployment Options

Ultra-optimized image (~120MB memory footprint).

docker pull ghcr.io/mutaharhashmi/n8n-mcp:latest

See Docker Guide for full configuration.

☁️ Railway (One-Click)

Deploy to the cloud in minutes.
Deploy on Railway

🏗️ Local Installation (Developers)

git clone https://github.com/mutaharhashmi/n8n-mcp.git
cd n8n-mcp
npm install && npm run build && npm run rebuild

🛠️ n8n Integration

Take control of your n8n instance by adding API credentials to your environment:

N8N_API_URL=https://your-n8n-instance.com
N8N_API_KEY=your-api-key

This unlocks 13+ management tools to create, update, and test workflows directly from your AI assistant. See n8n Deployment Guide.


🤖 AI Orchestration (Pro Tip)

For the best results when using n8n-MCP with Claude Projects, use our Enhanced System Instructions. It teaches the AI to use parallel execution and multi-level validation for production-ready workflows.


📚 Documentation & Resources



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