N8n MCP Server
Manage n8n workflows, executions, and data tables from your coding agent instead of clicking through the n8n UI while you wire automations.
Overview
io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n is a MCP server for the Build phase that exposes 43 tools so coding agents can administer n8n workflows and data tables via API.
What is this MCP server?
- 43 MCP tools—the described most complete n8n MCP coverage for workflows and data tables
- Requires N8N_BASE_URL and N8N_API_KEY against your instance (e.g. localhost:5678)
- npm @nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n v2.0.2 with npx runtime hint and stdio transport
- Enables agent-driven create/update/trigger patterns instead of manual n8n editor sessions
- 43 MCP tools per server description
- Package version 2.0.2 (@nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n)
- Transport: stdio
What problem does it solve?
Toggling between your IDE and the n8n UI slows iteration when your agent could safely call workflow and table APIs instead.
Who is it for?
Solo builders with a running n8n instance who automate lead routing, webhooks, and internal ops and want MCP control from Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Teams with no n8n deployment or builders who only need a one-shot HTTP webhook with zero workflow platform.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Once N8N_BASE_URL and N8N_API_KEY are set, your agent can drive n8n operations through MCP without manual dashboard steps.
- MCP-registered bridge to your n8n instance
- Agent-accessible workflow and data-table operations (43 tools)
- Faster integration iteration without constant n8n UI context switching
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Journey fit
Builders adopt this while connecting product and back-office automations—core Build work when n8n is the integration layer. Integrations subphase fits because the server is the control plane for an existing n8n instance (workflows, tables, API operations), not generic frontend or docs.
How it compares
n8n admin MCP bridge—not an n8n workflow template pack or a hosted integration marketplace.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n for?
It is for developers who operate an n8n instance and want MCP-enabled agents to manage workflows and data tables programmatically.
When should I use io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?
Use it during Build integrations while you connect services through n8n and need the agent to create, inspect, or maintain workflows and tables via API.
How do I add io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n to my agent?
Run @nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n (npx suggested) as stdio MCP, set N8N_BASE_URL to your n8n URL and N8N_API_KEY from your instance settings, then register the server in your agent’s MCP configuration.