n8n Workflow Builder MCP

by ifmelate

51 stars

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MCP server that allow LLM in agent mode builds n8n workflows for you

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Author: ifmelate
GitHub stars: 51
Downloads: 689
Categories: Other, AI

- Create, update, and list n8n workflows programmatically
- Add, edit, and delete nodes in workflows
- Manage connections between workflow nodes
- Automatic n8n version detection and compatibility (184+ versions)
- AI tools for wiring AI components (model, memory, vector store)
- Plan, review, and apply workflow changes with validation

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name n8n Workflow Builder MCP

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install via npx -y n8n-workflow-builder-mcp and set the environment variables N8N_API_URL and N8N_API_KEY (the N8N_VERSION is auto‑detected). Configure the server in your MCP client’s config file (.vscode/mcp.json, .cursor/mcp.json, or via claude mcp add).

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "n8n workflow builder mcp": {
            "n8n-workflow-builder": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "n8n-workflow-builder": {
        "command": "node",
        "args": [
            "/absolute/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder-mcp/dist/index.js"
        ]
    }
}

n8n Workflow Builder MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for building and manipulating n8n workflows. Build n8n workflows just by prompting with AI — works with Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client.

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