Comparison
actionsflow vs n8n-mcp
Verdict
Pick actionsflow if actionsflow is a free tool for developers to automate workflows using GitHub Actions, offering a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT; pick n8n-mcp if n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
Markdown twin · actionsflow alternatives · n8n-mcp alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | actionsflow | n8n-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (329d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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 to automate workflows based on Github actions
- 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
- 3.7k
Open issues
- actionsflow
- 11
- n8n-mcp
- 62
Language
- actionsflow
- TypeScript
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- actionsflow
- Actionsflow is a free tool for developers to automate workflows using GitHub Actions, offering a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT.
- 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
- Sep 16, 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
- 329d
- n8n-mcp
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- actionsflow
- 11
- n8n-mcp
- 62
Stars delta
- actionsflow
- +7 (30d)
- n8n-mcp
- +543 (30d)
Open issues delta
- actionsflow
- +1 (30d)
- n8n-mcp
- +7 (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, actionsflow, automate, hacktoberfest.
- When you need a free, self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT for automating workflows.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (11).
When NOT to use actionsflow
- If you require a more user-friendly interface and do not want to manage workflows through code in YAML files.
- When you need a service that does not require self-hosting and can be managed entirely through a web interface.
- If you are working in an environment where GitHub Actions are not available or preferred.
- When you need advanced features or integrations that are not supported by GitHub Actions.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (actionsflow/actionsflow) · observed Oct 21, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 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 Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between actionsflow and n8n-mcp?
- actionsflow: Free Zapier/IFTTT alternative for developers to automate workflows based on Github actions. 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, actionsflow, automate, hacktoberfest; When you need a free, self-hosted alternative to Zapier or IFTTT for automating workflows; Leaner open-issue backlog (11).
- 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 you require a more user-friendly interface and do not want to manage workflows through code in YAML files. When you need a service that does not require self-hosting and can be managed entirely through a web interface. If you are working in an environment where GitHub Actions are not available or preferred. When you need advanced features or integrations that are not supported by GitHub Actions.
- 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 (22,949 vs 3,373). 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.