Comparison
actionsflow vs n8n-mcp
Verdict
Pick actionsflow if actionsflow is a TypeScript-based tool for developers to automate GitHub workflows with flexibility and ease; pick n8n-mcp if n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | actionsflow | n8n-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (293d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- actionsflow
- Free Zapier/IFTTT alternative for developers
- n8n-mcp
- A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows
Stars
- actionsflow
- 3.4k
- n8n-mcp
- 23k
Forks
- actionsflow
- 146
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
Open issues
- actionsflow
- 10
- n8n-mcp
- 63
Language
- actionsflow
- TypeScript
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- actionsflow
- Actionsflow is a TypeScript-based tool for developers to automate GitHub workflows with flexibility and ease.
- n8n-mcp
- n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
Persona
- actionsflow
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
Runtime
- actionsflow
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
License
- actionsflow
- MIT
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- actionsflow
- Oct 21, 2025
- n8n-mcp
- Aug 24, 2026
Categories
- actionsflow
- Developer Tools
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- actionsflow
- Slowing (36%)
- n8n-mcp
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- actionsflow
- 293d
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- actionsflow
- 10
- n8n-mcp
- 63
Stars delta
- actionsflow
- Unknown
- n8n-mcp
- +376 (30d)
Open issues delta
- actionsflow
- Unknown
- n8n-mcp
- +8 (30d)
Owner type
- actionsflow
- Organization
- n8n-mcp
- User
Full report
- actionsflow
- Trust report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
Choose actionsflow if…
- Tags unique to actionsflow: actions, automate, github-actions, typescript.
- You are developing applications that require integration with various services via HTTP requests and need a flexible automation solution within the context of GitHub workflows.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (10).
When NOT to use actionsflow
- If your project is not hosted on GitHub or you prefer to use cloud-based automation services rather than self-hosting solutions.
- When looking for a no-code solution for automating workflows since Actionsflow requires understanding of TypeScript and workflow configuration files to set up custom processes.
Choose n8n-mcp if…
- Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp, mcp-server, n8n, workflows.
- n8n-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- When aiming for seamless integration between specific AI development tools and n8n.
When NOT to use n8n-mcp
- Avoid if your project requires support for a wider range of AI tools beyond those specified.
- Not suitable when the project cannot accommodate a dependency on TypeScript.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- GitHub forks (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- Last push (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Oct 21, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- GitHub forks (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- Last push (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Aug 24, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: actionsflow 3.4k · n8n-mcp 23k (synced Aug 10, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between actionsflow and n8n-mcp?
- actionsflow: Free Zapier/IFTTT alternative for developers. n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose actionsflow over n8n-mcp?
- Choose actionsflow over n8n-mcp when Tags unique to actionsflow: actions, automate, github-actions, typescript; You are developing applications that require integration with various services via HTTP requests and need a flexible automation solution within the context of GitHub workflows; Leaner open-issue backlog (10).
- When should I choose n8n-mcp over actionsflow?
- Choose n8n-mcp over actionsflow when Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp, mcp-server, n8n, workflows; n8n-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When aiming for seamless integration between specific AI development tools and n8n.
- When should I avoid actionsflow?
- If your project is not hosted on GitHub or you prefer to use cloud-based automation services rather than self-hosting solutions. When looking for a no-code solution for automating workflows since Actionsflow requires understanding of TypeScript and workflow configuration files to set up custom processes.
- When should I avoid n8n-mcp?
- Avoid if your project requires support for a wider range of AI tools beyond those specified. Not suitable when the project cannot accommodate a dependency on TypeScript.
- Is actionsflow or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,782 vs 3,366). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are actionsflow and n8n-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (actionsflow: MIT, n8n-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to actionsflow or n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at actionsflow alternatives and n8n-mcp alternatives (actionsflow markdown twin, n8n-mcp markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, actionsflow or n8n-mcp?
- actionsflow: Slowing. n8n-mcp: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for actionsflow and n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: actionsflow trust report; n8n-mcp trust report.