n8n MCP Server

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n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows users to connect various applications and APIs to automate repetitive tasks and processes. Use it to integrate data across different services without writing code.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for n8n — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

n8n

n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool for connecting applications and APIs to automate tasks. Integrate data across services without code.

Data Model

Workflows — automation definitions; can be searched, activated, deactivated, executed.
Executions — run history; retry supported for failed runs.
Tags, Projects — organization and grouping.
Workflow Details, Workflow Tags — metadata scoped by workflow.

Gotchas

Instance URL: API base URL is per-instance (n8n Cloud or self-hosted); must include /api/v1.
Execute is a write: Running a workflow triggers side effects; use with care.

Tools in this Server (26)

Fetch

Fetch any n8n resource by colon-routed ID. Supports execution, workflow, tag, variable, and project resources. Use 'n8n:execution:{id}', 'n8n:workflow...

N8N Activate Workflow

Activate a workflow in your n8n instance. This enables the workflow triggers so it can run automatically.

N8N Deactivate Workflow

Deactivate a workflow in your n8n instance. This disables the workflow triggers so it will not run automatically.

N8N Delete Execution

Delete an execution from your n8n instance. This permanently removes the execution record.

N8N Delete Project

Delete a project from your n8n instance.

N8N Delete Tag

Delete a tag from your n8n instance.

N8N Delete Variable

Delete a variable from your n8n instance.

N8N Delete Workflow

Delete a workflow from your n8n instance. CAUTION: This permanently removes the workflow, all its execution history, and all associated data. This act...

N8N Execute Workflow

Execute a workflow by ID via its webhook trigger. Only workflows with webhook triggers can be executed via API. Before executing, use get_workflow_det...

N8N Get Project

Retrieve a specific project by ID.

N8N Get Tag

Retrieve a specific tag by ID.

N8N Get Variable

Retrieve a specific variable by ID. Note: Variable values are typically masked for security.

N8N Get Workflow Details

Get detailed information about a specific workflow including trigger details. Use this to understand how a workflow works and what inputs it expects b...

N8N Get Workflow Tags

Get all tags associated with a specific workflow.

N8N Get Workflow Version

Retrieve a specific version of a workflow from workflow history.

N8N List Executions

Retrieve a list of workflow executions from your n8n instance. Use it to monitor and analyze the performance and outcomes of automated workflows. Retu...

N8N List Projects

Retrieve all projects from your n8n instance. Projects help organize workflows and resources.

N8N List Tags

Retrieve all tags from your n8n instance. Use tags to organize and categorize workflows.

N8N List Variables

Retrieve all variables from your n8n instance. Variables are used to store configuration values and secrets.

N8N List Workflows

List workflows from your n8n instance with optional filters. Returns workflows matching the specified criteria (active status, tags, name, project). U...

N8N Retry Execution

Retry a failed execution from your n8n instance. Use this to re-run workflows that failed due to errors or timeouts.

N8N Search Workflows

Search for workflows with optional filters. Returns a preview of each workflow matching the query. Use this to discover and explore workflows in your ...

N8N Upsert Project

Create a new project or update an existing project. If projectId is provided, updates the project. Otherwise, creates a new project.

N8N Upsert Tag

Create a new tag or update an existing tag. If tagId is provided, updates the tag. Otherwise, creates a new tag.

N8N Upsert Variable

Create a new variable or update an existing variable. If variableId is provided, updates the variable. Otherwise, creates a new variable.

N8N Upsert Workflow

Create a new workflow or update an existing workflow. For updates: if workflowId is provided, updates the workflow. The API requires name, nodes, conn...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the n8n MCP server?

How do I connect n8n to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/n8n. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does n8n provide?

n8n provides 26 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does n8n require?

n8n uses API Key. n8n requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect n8n to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/n8n

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.