n8n-claw

Overview

n8n-claw is a comprehensive self-hosted AI agent built on n8n, PostgreSQL, and Claude. It features adaptive RAG-powered memory, a library of pre-built MCP skills, and expert agents with delegated sub-agents. The agent can be accessed via Telegram or HTTP API, offering proactive task management, media understanding, and browser automation capabilities. It's designed as a complete solution that runs on your own infrastructure with a single setup script.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• query_postgres

  Query PostgreSQL database directly

  Try:Show me recent tasks from the databaseTry:Find all pending reminders
• web_search

  Search the web via self-hosted SearXNG instance

  Try:Search for latest AI newsTry:Find information about n8n-claw
• web_reader

  Read webpages as clean markdown

  Try:Summarize this articleTry:Extract content from this URL
• memory_search

  Search long-term memory using semantic or keyword search

  Try:What did we discuss about our project?Try:Find memories related to the client meeting
• add_task

  Create a new task with priority and due date

  Try:Add a task to review the report by FridayTry:Create a task to call the supplier
• set_reminder

  Set a timed reminder for a specific time

  Try:Remind me to send the email in 2 hoursTry:Set a reminder for tomorrow at 9am
• send_telegram_message

  Send a message via Telegram

  Try:Notify me about the task completionTry:Send this update to my Telegram
• browse_website

  Automate browser actions using Browser Use

  Try:Login to my account and check notificationsTry:Fill out this form for me
• file_download

  Download files from the internet or cloud services

  Try:Download this PDF and summarize itTry:Get the latest report from Google Drive
• schedule_action

  Schedule an action to be executed at a specific time

  Try:Run this workflow every morning at 8amTry:Check my emails every 15 minutes
• query_knowledge_graph

  Query the knowledge graph for entity relationships

  Try:Show me connections between project stakeholdersTry:Find all related tasks for this client
• build_mcp_skill

  Build custom MCP skills from scratch

  Try:Create a new integration for our CRM systemTry:Build a skill to check our inventory

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/freddy-schuetz/n8n-claw.git && cd n8n-claw && ./setup.sh

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-claw": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "--rm", "-i", "n8n-claw-agent", "mcp"],
      "env": {
        "TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN": "your-telegram-token",
        "TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID": "your-chat-id",
        "LLM_API_KEY": "your-llm-key",
        "DOMAIN": "your-domain"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What LLM providers does n8n-claw support?

n8n-claw supports Anthropic (default), OpenAI, OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Mistral, Ollama (local), and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

How secure is n8n-claw?

The agent can be secured by restricting Telegram access to your chat ID only via the n8n UI. All communication uses HTTPS webhooks. Credentials are stored in environment variables with restricted access.

Can I integrate n8n-claw with other tools?

Yes, it provides a webhook API that can be integrated with Slack, Teams, or custom applications. It also has an MCP Skills library for extending capabilities.

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