Comparison
n8n-mcp vs agent-toolkit
Verdict
Pick n8n-mcp if n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows; pick agent-toolkit if extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | n8n-mcp | agent-toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (159d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · 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-toolkit
- A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents
Stars
- n8n-mcp
- 23k
- agent-toolkit
- 2.3k
Forks
- n8n-mcp
- 3.6k
- agent-toolkit
- 217
Open issues
- n8n-mcp
- 63
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Language
- n8n-mcp
- TypeScript
- agent-toolkit
- Python
Adopt for
- n8n-mcp
- n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
- agent-toolkit
- Extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows
Persona
- n8n-mcp
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
Runtime
- n8n-mcp
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
License
- n8n-mcp
- MIT
- agent-toolkit
- MIT
Last pushed
- n8n-mcp
- Aug 24, 2026
- agent-toolkit
- Mar 5, 2026
Categories
- n8n-mcp
- Developer Tools
- agent-toolkit
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- n8n-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- agent-toolkit
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- n8n-mcp
- 1d
- agent-toolkit
- 159d
Open issues (now)
- n8n-mcp
- 63
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Stars delta
- n8n-mcp
- +376 (30d)
- agent-toolkit
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- n8n-mcp
- +8 (30d)
- agent-toolkit
- Unknown
Owner type
- n8n-mcp
- User
- agent-toolkit
- Organization
Full report
- n8n-mcp
- Trust report
- agent-toolkit
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · n8n-mcp: Node.js runtime · agent-toolkit: Node.js runtime
Choose n8n-mcp if…
- n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python.
- 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.
Choose agent-toolkit if…
- agent-toolkit is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, ai, automation, claude.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management
When NOT to use agent-toolkit
- If you seek support for languages other than Python
- When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit
- In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
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 (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Mar 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: n8n-mcp 23k · agent-toolkit 2.3k (synced Aug 25, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between n8n-mcp and agent-toolkit?
- n8n-mcp: A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows. agent-toolkit: A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose n8n-mcp over agent-toolkit?
- Choose n8n-mcp over agent-toolkit when n8n-mcp is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python; 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 choose agent-toolkit over n8n-mcp?
- Choose agent-toolkit over n8n-mcp when agent-toolkit is primarily Python; n8n-mcp is TypeScript; Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, ai, automation, claude; Also covers AI Agents; For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management.
- 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-toolkit?
- If you seek support for languages other than Python When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
- Is n8n-mcp or agent-toolkit more popular on GitHub?
- n8n-mcp has more GitHub stars (22,782 vs 2,307). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are n8n-mcp and agent-toolkit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (n8n-mcp: MIT, agent-toolkit: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to n8n-mcp or agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at n8n-mcp alternatives and agent-toolkit alternatives (n8n-mcp markdown twin, agent-toolkit 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-toolkit?
- n8n-mcp: Very active. agent-toolkit: Slowing. 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-toolkit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: n8n-mcp trust report; agent-toolkit trust report.