Comparison
agentic-signal vs n8n-mcp
Verdict
Pick agentic-signal if agentic-Signal is a visual AI agent workflow automation tool that emphasizes local LLM integration and no-code building capabilities; 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 | agentic-signal | n8n-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (55d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · 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
- agentic-signal
- Visual AI agent workflow automation platform with local LLM integration
- n8n-mcp
- A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows
Stars
- agentic-signal
- 162
- n8n-mcp
- 23k
Forks
- agentic-signal
- 18
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
Open issues
- agentic-signal
- 3
- n8n-mcp
- 63
Language
- agentic-signal
- TypeScript
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- agentic-signal
- Agentic-Signal is a visual AI agent workflow automation tool that emphasizes local LLM integration and no-code building capabilities.
- n8n-mcp
- n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
Persona
- agentic-signal
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
Runtime
- agentic-signal
- -
- n8n-mcp
- -
License
- agentic-signal
- Other
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- agentic-signal
- Jun 18, 2026
- n8n-mcp
- Aug 24, 2026
Categories
- agentic-signal
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentic-signal
- Steady (60%)
- n8n-mcp
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agentic-signal
- 55d
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- agentic-signal
- 3
- n8n-mcp
- 63
Stars delta
- agentic-signal
- Unknown
- n8n-mcp
- +376 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentic-signal
- Unknown
- n8n-mcp
- +8 (30d)
Full report
- agentic-signal
- Trust report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
Choose agentic-signal if…
- License: agentic-signal is Other, n8n-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to agentic-signal: ai-agents, ai-automation, fortheloveofcode, gemma.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - If you need to build intelligent workflows locally without dependence on cloud services for privacy or compliance reasons.
When NOT to use agentic-signal
- - Avoid if you require extensive cloud-based features or seamless integration with cloud-dependent AI services.
- - Not suitable when looking for a tool that prioritizes flexibility in cloud deployment over local computational resources.
Choose n8n-mcp if…
- License: n8n-mcp is MIT, agentic-signal is Other.
- Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp, mcp-server, n8n, workflows.
- n8n-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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 (code-forge-temple/agentic-signal) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (code-forge-temple/agentic-signal) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (code-forge-temple/agentic-signal) · observed Jun 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 13, 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: agentic-signal 162 · n8n-mcp 23k (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentic-signal and n8n-mcp?
- agentic-signal: Visual AI agent workflow automation platform with local LLM integration. 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 agentic-signal over n8n-mcp?
- Choose agentic-signal over n8n-mcp when License: agentic-signal is Other, n8n-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to agentic-signal: ai-agents, ai-automation, fortheloveofcode, gemma; Also covers AI Agents; - If you need to build intelligent workflows locally without dependence on cloud services for privacy or compliance reasons.
- When should I choose n8n-mcp over agentic-signal?
- Choose n8n-mcp over agentic-signal when License: n8n-mcp is MIT, agentic-signal is Other; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp, mcp-server, n8n, workflows; n8n-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; n8n-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When aiming for seamless integration between specific AI development tools and n8n.
- When should I avoid agentic-signal?
- - Avoid if you require extensive cloud-based features or seamless integration with cloud-dependent AI services. - Not suitable when looking for a tool that prioritizes flexibility in cloud deployment over local computational resources.
- 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 agentic-signal or n8n-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,782 vs 162). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentic-signal and n8n-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentic-signal: Other, n8n-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentic-signal or n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentic-signal alternatives and n8n-mcp alternatives (agentic-signal 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, agentic-signal or n8n-mcp?
- agentic-signal: Steady. 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 agentic-signal and n8n-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentic-signal trust report; n8n-mcp trust report.