n8n-mcp vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
n8n-mcp by czlonkowski | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 20,992 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 63 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsProductivityAI / LLM Tools | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
n8n-mcp · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing access to 1,650 n8n workflow nodes and 2,352 templates for AI assistants.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
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
filesystem · Use cases
- Enable AI models to read and write project files during development
- Allow Claude or other MCP clients to browse and analyze codebases
- Provide secure sandboxed access to specific directories for content generation
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.
filesystem · Install
Installation
Using NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"/path/to/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}Using Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/allowed/dir,dst=/projects/allowed/dir",
"mcp/filesystem",
"/projects"
]
}
}
}VS Code Extension
Click the installation buttons in the README to install directly in VS Code.