AI Plugin IndexN8n MCP Tool
Verified · npm:n8n-mcp-toolMCP server by guyinthecape · updated · 5 downloads a week
A tool to create new workflows in a self-hosted n8n instance from a JSON definition using the Model Context Protocol. N8n MCP Tool is published by npm:n8n-mcp-tool from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
ISC: permissive, fine for commercial use
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Install N8n MCP Tool
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add n8n-mcp-tool -- npx -y n8n-mcp-toolRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-mcp-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"n8n-mcp-tool"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-mcp-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"n8n-mcp-tool"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"n8n-mcp-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"n8n-mcp-tool"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add n8n-mcp-tool -- npx -y n8n-mcp-tool{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-mcp-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"n8n-mcp-tool"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add n8n-mcp-tool npx -y n8n-mcp-toolGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the n8n-mcp-tool block.
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N8n MCP Tool: common questions
How do I install N8n MCP Tool?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add n8n-mcp-tool -- npx -y n8n-mcp-tool. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is N8n MCP Tool the official server?
N8n MCP Tool is published by npm:n8n-mcp-tool from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is N8n MCP Tool free?
The code is published under the ISC licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is N8n MCP Tool safe to use?
It scores 25 of 100. Grades: licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to N8n MCP Tool?
Similar MCP servers: Codebase Memory, ha-mcp, Pi MCP, Pi MCP Adapter.
Does N8n MCP Tool work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.