
The N8n MCP server provides AI assistants with comprehensive access to n8n's workflow automation platform, exposing 1,396 nodes (812 core and 584 community), their properties, operations, and documentation through structured tools. It enables AI models like Claude to understand and work with n8n's node ecosystem by providing detailed schemas, operational coverage, real-world configuration examples, and a template library of 2,709 workflows. This server bridges the gap between AI models and n8n automation, allowing assistants to help users design, understand, and potentially generate workflow configurations while emphasizing safety practices for production environments.
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tools_documentationGet documentation for any MCP tool (START HERE!)Get documentation for any MCP tool (START HERE!)
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search_nodesFull-text search across all nodes. Use `source: 'community'|'verified'` for community nodes, `includeExamples: true` for configsFull-text search across all nodes. Use `source: 'community'|'verified'` for community nodes, `includeExamples: true` for configs
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get_nodeUnified node information tool with multiple modes: info, docs, property search, and versionsUnified node information tool with multiple modes: info, docs, property search, and versions
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validate_nodeUnified node validation with minimal and full modesUnified node validation with minimal and full modes
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validate_workflowComplete workflow validation including AI Agent validationComplete workflow validation including AI Agent validation
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search_templatesUnified template search with keyword, by_nodes, by_task, and by_metadata modesUnified template search with keyword, by_nodes, by_task, and by_metadata modes
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get_templateGet complete workflow JSON (modes: nodes_only, structure, full)Get complete workflow JSON (modes: nodes_only, structure, full)
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n8n_create_workflowCreate new workflows with nodes and connectionsCreate new workflows with nodes and connections
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n8n_get_workflowUnified workflow retrieval (modes: full, details, structure, minimal)Unified workflow retrieval (modes: full, details, structure, minimal)
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n8n_update_full_workflowUpdate entire workflow (complete replacement)Update entire workflow (complete replacement)
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n8n_update_partial_workflowUpdate workflow using diff operationsUpdate workflow using diff operations
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n8n_delete_workflowDelete workflows permanentlyDelete workflows permanently
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n8n_list_workflowsList workflows with filtering and paginationList workflows with filtering and pagination
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n8n_validate_workflowValidate workflows in n8n by IDValidate workflows in n8n by ID
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n8n_autofix_workflowAutomatically fix common workflow errorsAutomatically fix common workflow errors
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n8n_workflow_versionsVersion history, diff and rollback over local and native workflow historiesVersion history, diff and rollback over local and native workflow histories
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n8n_deploy_templateDeploy templates from n8n.io directly to your instance with auto-fixDeploy templates from n8n.io directly to your instance with auto-fix
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n8n_explore_node_resourcesResolve a node's dynamic dropdown or resource-locator search values using a real credentialResolve a node's dynamic dropdown or resource-locator search values using a real credential
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n8n_test_workflowRun a workflow via webhook/form/chat trigger or through n8n's own MCP serverRun a workflow via webhook/form/chat trigger or through n8n's own MCP server
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n8n_executionsUnified execution management (list, get, delete)Unified execution management (list, get, delete)
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n8n_evaluationsRun and read evaluation test runsRun and read evaluation test runs
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n8n_manage_foldersManage workflow folders (create, list, get, rename, move, delete)Manage workflow folders (create, list, get, rename, move, delete)
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n8n_manage_datatableManage n8n data tables, rows and columnsManage n8n data tables, rows and columns
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n8n_manage_credentialsManage n8n credentials (list, get, create, update, delete, getSchema)Manage n8n credentials (list, get, create, update, delete, getSchema)
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n8n_audit_instanceSecurity audit combining n8n's built-in audit API with deep workflow scanningSecurity audit combining n8n's built-in audit API with deep workflow scanning
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n8n_manage_agentsManage n8n Agents through n8n's instance-level MCP serverManage n8n Agents through n8n's instance-level MCP server
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n8n_health_checkCheck n8n API connectivity and featuresCheck n8n API connectivity and features
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n8n_list_catalogList instance-level projects or tagsList instance-level projects or tags
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