AI Plugin IndexPlugin MCP vs N8n MCP
Plugin MCP and N8n MCP are both knowledge and memory MCP servers. N8n MCP scores higher (94 vs 91 out of 100). Plugin MCP has more GitHub stars (45k), and Plugin MCP was updated more recently (yesterday). The table compares them side by side.
| Plugin MCP | N8n MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| What it does | MCP (Model Context Protocol) capabilities with Payload | Integration between n8n workflow automation and Model Context Protocol (MCP) |
| Publisher | Verified: npm:@payloadcms | Verified: npm:n8n-mcp |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality B | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | 89,132 | 32,861 |
| Runs | Local | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 45,370 | 23,103 |
| Last commit | 20 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Listed since | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Install Plugin MCP | Install N8n MCP |
Questions
Is Plugin MCP or N8n MCP more popular?
Plugin MCP has more GitHub stars: 45,370.
Can I use Plugin MCP 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.