n8n-mcp
A MCP for Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Windsurf/Cursor to build n8n workflows
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Decision brief
n8n-mcp integrates with AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to manage n8n workflows.
Good fit when
- When aiming for seamless integration between specific AI development tools and n8n.
- If TypeScript development aligns with your project's tech stack.
Avoid when
- 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.
Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Adoption
Package downloads where a registry match exists. GitHub stars (22,949) are secondary evidence.
- npm downloads (30d)
- 463,729·npm downloads API·Sep 20, 2026
Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Very active (3d since push)
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- No MCP manifest
- As of Jul 11, 2026
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Install
npm install n8n-mcp npmHow it fits your stack(1)
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Similar tools
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Evidence and technical details
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Overview
This repo offers functionality to create and manage n8n workflows via integration with various AI tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor. Written in TypeScript.
Capability facts
- Deploy
- Self-host
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Sep 20, 2026
- Docker
- Dockerfile present
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Sep 20, 2026
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Sep 20, 2026
- MCP server
- Ships MCP server
Source: package.json:@modelcontextprotocol/* · Sep 20, 2026
- Languages
- typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Sep 20, 2026
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Compatibility
Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)
**Want to self-host?** See the [Self-Hosting Guide](./docs/SELF_HOSTING.md) for npx, Docker, Railway, and local installation options.Source link
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README
Quick Start The fastest way to try n8n MCP no installation, no configuration: dashboard.n8n mcp.com Free tier: 100 tool calls/day Instant access: Start building workflows immediately Always up to date: Latest n8n nodes and templates No infrastructure: We handle everything Just si...
For agents
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