Comparison
n8n-mcp vs agent-framework
Verdict
Pick n8n-mcp if n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows; pick agent-framework if the agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | n8n-mcp | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · 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
- n8n-mcp
- A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- n8n-mcp
- 23k
- agent-framework
- 13k
Forks
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
Open issues
- n8n-mcp
- 63
- agent-framework
- 685
Language
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
- agent-framework
- Python
Adopt for
- n8n-mcp
- n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
- agent-framework
- The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
Persona
- n8n-mcp
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- n8n-mcp
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- n8n-mcp
- Aug 24, 2026
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
Categories
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- n8n-mcp
- 63
- agent-framework
- 685
Stars delta
- n8n-mcp
- +376 (30d)
- agent-framework
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- n8n-mcp
- +8 (30d)
- agent-framework
- Unknown
Owner type
- n8n-mcp
- User
- agent-framework
- Organization
Full report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Choose n8n-mcp if…
- n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python.
- Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp, mcp-server, n8n.
- 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.
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript.
- Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages..
- Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
When NOT to use agent-framework
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively.
- Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: n8n-mcp 23k · agent-framework 13k (synced Aug 25, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between n8n-mcp and agent-framework?
- n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows. agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose n8n-mcp over agent-framework?
- Choose n8n-mcp over agent-framework when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python; Tags unique to n8n-mcp: mcp, mcp-server, n8n; 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 choose agent-framework over n8n-mcp?
- Choose agent-framework over n8n-mcp when agent-framework is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages.; Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent; Also covers AI Agents; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- 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.
- When should I avoid agent-framework?
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively. Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
- Is n8n-mcp or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,782 vs 12,718). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are n8n-mcp and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (n8n-mcp: MIT, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to n8n-mcp or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at n8n-mcp alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (n8n-mcp markdown twin, agent-framework 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, n8n-mcp or agent-framework?
- n8n-mcp: Very active. agent-framework: 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 n8n-mcp and agent-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: n8n-mcp trust report; agent-framework trust report.