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MCP N8n Workflow Builder
AI-powered n8n workflow automation through natural language. MCP server enabling Claude AI & Cursor IDE to create, manage, and monitor workflows via Model Context Protocol.…
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Read full README on GitHub →n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server
AI-Powered Workflow Automation Through Natural Language
Build, manage, and monitor n8n workflows using Claude AI and Cursor IDE via the Model Context Protocol
Features • Quick Start • Documentation • Examples • API Reference
🎯 What is This?
n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server transforms workflow automation by enabling you to create and manage n8n workflows through conversational AI. No more manual JSON editing or complex UI navigation—just describe what you need in natural language, and let AI build it for you.
The Problem It Solves
- ❌ Manual workflow building is time-consuming and error-prone
- ❌ Complex JSON editing requires deep technical knowledge
- ❌ Switching between IDE and n8n UI breaks your development flow
- ❌ Managing multiple n8n environments (dev, staging, prod) is tedious
The Solution
- ✅ Build workflows conversationally using Claude AI or Cursor IDE
- ✅ Natural language interface - describe workflows in plain English
- ✅ Multi-instance support - manage dev, staging, and production from one place
- ✅ 17 powerful tools - complete workflow lifecycle management
- ✅ Stay in your IDE - no context switching required
✨ Key Features
🤖 AI-Powered Workflow Creation
Create complex n8n workflows by simply describing what you need. Claude AI and Cursor IDE understand your intent and generate production-ready workflows.
🌍 Multi-Instance Management
Seamlessly manage multiple n8n environments (production, staging, development) from a single MCP server with intelligent instance routing.
🛠️ 17 Comprehensive Tools
Complete workflow lifecycle coverage:
- 8 Workflow Tools - Create, update, delete, activate, execute
- 4 Execution Tools - Monitor, retry, analyze runs
- 5 Tag Tools - Organize and categorize workflows
- 6 Credential Tools (Epic 2) - Secure credential management
💬 Natural Language Interface
No JSON editing required. Build workflows like this:
"Create a webhook workflow that validates customer emails, sends a Slack notification, and stores data in PostgreSQL"
🔒 Secure by Design
- Built-in credential protection
- API key encryption
- Secure multi-instance configuration
- Never exposes sensitive data in logs
📚 Comprehensive Documentation
- 38+ documentation pages with guides and tutorials
- Interactive examples and workflow patterns
- Troubleshooting guides and FAQs
- API reference with complete tool documentation
🚀 Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Node.js v14+ (v18+ recommended)
- npm v7+
- n8n instance with API access (tested with n8n v1.82.3+)
- Claude Desktop or Cursor IDE
Installation
# Install globally via npm
npm install -g @kernel.salacoste/n8n-workflow-builder
# Verify installation
npx @kernel.salacoste/n8n-workflow-builder --version
Configuration
Option 1: Multi-Instance (Recommended)
Create .config.json in your project root:
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