mcp-server vs N8n MCP
mcp-server and N8n MCP are both knowledge and memory MCP servers. N8n MCP scores higher (94 vs 85 out of 100). N8n MCP has more GitHub stars (23k), and mcp-server was updated more recently (3 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| mcp-server | N8n MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| What it does | Apple developer docs and WWDC transcripts with RAG retrieval and Jev relevance ranking. | Integration between n8n workflow automation and Model Context Protocol (MCP) |
| Publisher | Verified: apple-rag.com | Verified: npm:n8n-mcp |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality B | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | 51,963 |
| Runs | Remote | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 120 | 23,103 |
| Last commit | 19 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Listed since | 19 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Install mcp-server | Install N8n MCP |
Questions
Is mcp-server or N8n MCP more popular?
N8n MCP has more GitHub stars: 23,103.
Can I use mcp-server and N8n MCP together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.