n8n/n8n

MCP Server

n8n MCP Server - workflow automation builder

n8n workflow automation MCP server. Create, manage, execute, and audit workflows with full lifecycle control.

MCP Server

  • Package: @makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder
  • Transport: stdio
  • Command: npx @makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder

Authentication

API key

VariableRequiredDescription
N8N_HOSTYesn8n instance URL
N8N_API_KEYYesn8n API key from Settings > API Keys

Available Tools

ToolDescription
list_workflowsList workflows
get_workflowGet workflow
create_workflowCreate workflow
execute_workflowExecute workflow
activate_workflowActivate workflow
deactivate_workflowDeactivate
list_executionsList executions
generate_auditCompliance audit

Configuration Example

toml
[[mcp.servers]]
name = "n8n"
type = "stdio"
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder"]
timeout_seconds = 60
env = { N8N_HOST = "your-value", N8N_API_KEY = "your-value" }
tools = []

Notes: 15 tools. Works with n8n Cloud and self-hosted.