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n8n-MCP











A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with comprehensive access to n8n node documentation, properties, and operations. Deploy in minutes to give Claude and other AI assistants deep knowledge about n8n's 3,501 workflow automation nodes (842 core + 2,659 community).

 Overview

n8n-MCP serves as a bridge between n8n's workflow automation platform and AI models, enabling them to understand and work with n8n nodes effectively. It provides structured access to:

- 3,501 n8n nodes - 842 core nodes + 2,659 community nodes (2,228 verified)
- Node properties - 99% coverage with detailed schemas
- Node operations - 66.5% coverage of available actions
- Documentation - 86% coverage from official n8n docs (including AI nodes)
- AI tools - 267 AI-capable tool variants detected with full documentation
- Real-world examples - 156 ranked configurations extracted from popular templates
- Template library - 2,352 workflow templates with 99.96% AI metadata coverage
- Community nodes - Search verified community integrations with source filter

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n8n-mcp started as a personal tool but now helps tens of thousands of developers automate their workflows efficiently. Maintaining and developing this project competes with my paid work. Your sponsorship helps me dedicate focused time to new features, respond quickly to issues, keep documentation up-to-date, and ensure compatibility with latest n8n releases. Become a sponsor

 💼 Need it built for you? Work with AiAdvisors — n8n automation audits, builds, and operations, run by the author of n8n-mcp and n8n-skills.

 Important Safety Warning

NEVER edit your production workflows directly with AI! Always:
- Make a copy of your workflow before using AI tools
- Test in development environment first
- Export backups of important workflows
- Validate changes before deploying to production

AI results can be unpredictable. Protect your work!

 Quick Start

The fastest way to try n8n-MCP - no installation, no configuration:

dashboard.n8n-mcp.com

- Free tier: 100 tool calls/day
- Instant access: Start building workflows immediately
- Always up-to-date: Latest n8n nodes and templates
- No infrastructure: We handle everything

Just sign up, get your API key, and connect your MCP client.

Want to self-host? See the Self-Hosting Guide for npx, Docker, Railway, and local installation options.

 n8n Integration

Want to use n8n-MCP with your n8n instance? Check out our comprehensive n8n Deployment Guide for:
- Local testing with the MCP Client Tool node
- Production deployment with Docker Compose
- Cloud deployment on Hetzner, AWS, and other providers
- Troubleshooting and security best practices

 Cloudflare Access Authentication

If your n8n instance sits behind Cloudflare Access (Zero Trust), provide your service token so n8n-MCP can authenticate:

- N8N_CF_CLIENT_ID - Cloudflare Access Client ID
- N8N_CF_CLIENT_SECRET - Cloudflare Access Client Secret