n8n MCP

Name: n8n MCP
Author: n8n Community

Workflow automation with 525+ n8n integrations

Official

Productivity

Install Command

npx n8n-mcp

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "n8n-mcp"],
      "env": { "N8N_API_KEY": "<KEY>", "N8N_BASE_URL": "https://your-n8n.com" }
    }
  }
}

n8n MCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the Productivity category, developed by n8n Community. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. It helps knowledge workers delegate routine tasks to Claude and get more done in less time.

About n8n MCP

n8n MCP server provides conversational access to n8n workflow automation with 525+ integrations.

Features

Trigger and manage n8n workflows
Access all 525+ n8n nodes
Create and update workflow configurations
Monitor execution logs
Manage credentials securely

Ideal for self-hosted automation setups.

Who Should Use n8n MCP?

1Manage tasks, notes, and schedules through natural language
2Let AI assistants interact with your calendar and to-do apps
3Automate meeting summaries, action item tracking, and follow-ups
4Reduce context-switching by bringing your tools into one AI interface

How to Install n8n MCP

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.

How n8n MCP Compares

✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.

✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.

✦Authentication uses API keys, giving you fine-grained control over access without requiring a full OAuth setup.