How to install N8n Workflow Builder in Cursor
To install N8n Workflow Builder in Cursor, click "Add to Cursor" on this page or paste the "n8n-workflow-builder" block into ~/.cursor/mcp.json, then check for a green dot in Cursor Settings under MCP.
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One click (fastest)
Click the button to open Cursor with this server ready to add.
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Or add it by hand
Open Cursor Settings, then MCP, then Add new MCP server, or edit mcp.json directly and paste:
{ "mcpServers": { "n8n-workflow-builder": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder" ] } } } - 3
Turn it on
In Settings, MCP, make sure the server shows a green dot. Use it in Agent mode.
Config file: ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project)
MCP servers run with your permissions. If N8n Workflow Builder needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does N8n Workflow Builder work in Cursor?
Yes. Cursor supports local and remote mcp servers, and N8n Workflow Builder installs with the steps above.
N8n Workflow Builder does not show up in Cursor. What now?
Restart Cursor fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is N8n Workflow Builder safe?
It scores 65 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
