N8n MCP Server

A Model-Controller-Provider (MCP) server implementation for n8n workflow automation

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the N8n MCP Server?

A Model-Controller-Provider (MCP) server implementation for n8n workflow automation

What the server does

A Model-Controller-Provider (MCP) server implementation for n8n workflow automation. This server provides a standardized interface for executing and managing n8n workflows through a JSON-RPC protocol.

  • JSON-RPC 2.0 compliant API
  • Workflow execution and management
  • Environment-based configuration
  • TypeScript support
  • Comprehensive logging
  • Docker support

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js >= 14.0.0 - n8n instance running and accessible - n8n API key

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
initializeInitialize the server connection
shutdownGracefully shutdown the server
listToolsList available workflow tools
callToolExecute a specific workflow tool

Configuration

  • Node.js >= 14.0.0 - n8n instance running and accessible - n8n API key
VariableDescriptionRequired
N8N_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use N8n to initialize.”
  • “Use N8n to shutdown.”
  • “Use N8n to listTools.”

Frequently asked questions

Node.js >= 14.0.0, a running n8n instance, and an n8n API key.