n8n Manager MCP Server
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for managing n8n workflows via AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Features
- 13 Tools for complete n8n workflow management
- List, create, update, delete, and activate/deactivate workflows
- Multi-server support (connect to multiple n8n instances)
- Export/Import workflows between servers
- View execution history and status
- Built-in node catalog with descriptions
- Zero dependencies on Python -- connects directly to n8n REST API
Installation
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-manager": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "n8n-manager-mcp"]
}
}
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add --scope user n8n-manager npx -y n8n-manager-mcp
Manual
npm install -g n8n-manager-mcp
Quick Start
After installation, use these commands in your AI assistant:
-
Add your n8n server:
"Add my n8n server at http://localhost:5678 with API key abc123"
-
List workflows:
"Show me all workflows on my n8n server"
-
Create a workflow:
"Create an n8n workflow that triggers on a webhook, fetches data from an API, and sends a Slack message"
-
Check executions:
"Show me the last 10 workflow executions"
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
n8n_list_workflows | List all workflows on a server |
n8n_get_workflow | Get workflow details (nodes, connections) |
n8n_create_workflow | Create a new workflow from nodes + connections |
n8n_update_workflow | Update an existing workflow |
n8n_delete_workflow | Delete a workflow |
n8n_activate_workflow | Activate or deactivate a workflow |
n8n_list_executions | List recent executions with status |
n8n_export_workflow | Export workflow as importable JSON |
n8n_import_workflow | Import workflow JSON onto a server |
n8n_add_server | Add/update n8n server connection |
n8n_list_servers | List configured servers |
n8n_ping_server | Test server connection |
n8n_remove_server | Remove a server |
n8n_describe_nodes | Browse available n8n node types |
Configuration
Server connections are stored in ~/.n8n-manager-mcp/servers.json.
Related
- n8n-workflow-manager -- Full web UI + REST API for n8n workflow management (Python)
- n8n -- The workflow automation platform
License
MIT