N8n MCP
by czlonkowskiA MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you
N8n MCP is an open-source mcp server by czlonkowski, written mainly in TypeScript, with 23,187 GitHub stars and the MIT license. Its code was last updated Oct 27, 2026.
Scan summary: scanned Nov 5, 2026 at commit 1c755c5. Seen able to run shell commands. Scan policy
What N8n MCP can touch
- Seen in this scan, either in the code or while it ran.Run shell commandsFound in the code by our scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Run dynamic codeNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read or write filesNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read environment and secretsNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Control a web browserNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Connect to databasesNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read or send messagesNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Touch money or tradingNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Connect to the internetNo connections seen while running
"Not seen" means our checks did not find it, and the tool may still do it. Covers commit 1c755c5, Nov 5, 2026. See the scan policy.
Before you install N8n MCP
AgenticMart scanned N8n MCP on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.
What it can access
- An MCP server is a program your AI app starts and talks to. A local one runs with your user's permissions: it can see the files, environment variables and network your account can.
Before you install
- Pin the version you reviewed instead of always installing the latest release.
- Read the tool list or scripts before the first run, and keep approval prompts on for actions that write, send or delete.
- Maintained by czlonkowski on GitHub, 23,187 stars and 3,679 forks. Popularity is not proof of safety.
- Last code change: Oct 27, 2026.
- Open-source license: MIT.
Tools N8n MCP exposes (7)
Listed by the server itself during our scan of commit 1c755c5.
tools_documentationGet documentation for n8n MCP tools. Call without parameters for quick start guide. Use topic parameter to get documentation for specific tools. Use depth='full' for comprehensive documentation.
search_nodesSearch n8n nodes by keyword with optional real-world examples. Pass query as string. Example: query="webhook" or query="database". Returns max 20 results. Use includeExamples=true to get top 2 template configs per node.
get_nodeGet node info with progressive detail levels and multiple modes. Detail: minimal (~200 tokens), standard (~1-2K, default), full (~3-8K). Modes: info (default), docs (markdown documentation), search_properties (find properties), versions/compare/breaking/migrations (version info). Use format='docs' f
validate_nodeValidate n8n node configuration. Use mode='full' for comprehensive validation with errors/warnings/suggestions, mode='minimal' for quick required fields check. Example: nodeType="nodes-base.slack", config={resource:"channel",operation:"create"}
get_templateGet template by ID. Use mode to control response size: nodes_only (minimal), structure (nodes+connections), full (complete workflow).
search_templatesSearch templates with multiple modes. Use searchMode='keyword' for text search, 'by_nodes' to find templates using specific nodes, 'by_task' for curated task-based templates, 'by_metadata' for filtering by complexity/setup time/services, 'patterns' for lightweight workflow pattern summaries mined fr
validate_workflowFull workflow validation: structure, connections, expressions, AI tools. Returns errors/warnings/fixes. Essential before deploy.
N8n MCP is an open-source mcp server by czlonkowski, written mainly in TypeScript. A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you
At a glance
- Stars
- 23k
- Forks
- 3.7k
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- MIT
- Created
- Jun 2025
- Last update
- Oct 27, 2026
- Type
- MCP Server
- Price
- Free
Topics
Questions about N8n MCP
What is N8n MCP?
A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you
Who maintains N8n MCP?
N8n MCP is maintained by czlonkowski on GitHub (czlonkowski/n8n-mcp). AgenticMart lists it from public repository data.
Is N8n MCP safe to use?
AgenticMart scanned N8n MCP on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.
What license does N8n MCP use?
It is published under the MIT license.
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