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n8n-mcp
by czlonkowski
everything
by modelcontextprotocol
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n8n-mcp · Summary

A comprehensive MCP server providing access to 1,650 n8n workflow nodes and 2,352 templates for AI assistants.

everything · Summary

Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.

n8n-mcp · Use cases

  • AI-assisted n8n workflow creation and automation
  • Template-based workflow development with AI guidance
  • Integration of n8n nodes with Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI-powered tools

everything · Use cases

  • Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
  • Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
  • Validating client compatibility with different transport methods

n8n-mcp · Install

Installation

**Quick start** - No installation required:

  • Use the hosted dashboard at [dashboard.n8n-mcp.com](https://dashboard.n8n-mcp.com)
  • Free tier: 100 tool calls/day

**Self-hosting options**:

  • **npx**: npx n8n-mcp
  • **Docker**: docker run ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp
  • **Railway**: Deploy with the [Railway button](https://railway.com/deploy/n8n-mcp?referralCode=n8n-mcp)
  • **Local**: See [Self-Hosting Guide](./docs/SELF_HOSTING.md)

**Claude Desktop Configuration**: Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["n8n-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

**n8n Integration**: See [n8n Deployment Guide](./docs/N8N_DEPLOYMENT.md) for connecting to your n8n instance.

everything · Install

NPX (recommended)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

On Windows, use cmd /c:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
    }
  }
}

Global install

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything
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