n8n (AI Workflow Automation) MCP Server
Manage workflow automation via n8n — audit active workflows, track execution logs, and monitor credentials.
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What is the n8n MCP Server?
The n8n MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to n8n via 7 tools. Manage workflow automation via n8n — audit active workflows, track execution logs, and monitor credentials. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate n8n
Ask your AI agent "List all active workflows in my n8n instance" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 7 tools connected to real n8n data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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n8n (AI Workflow Automation) MCP Server capabilities
7 toolsGet trace logs for a specific execution
Get details for a specific workflow
List collaborators on the n8n instance
List metadata for saved credentials
List recent workflow executions
List workflow organizational tags
List n8n automation workflows
What the n8n (AI Workflow Automation) MCP Server unlocks
Connect your n8n instance to any AI agent and take full control of your node-based workflow automation, execution diagnostics, and project orchestration through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Workflow Orchestration — List all managed automation workflows and retrieve detailed JSON logic nodes, including link mappings and trigger configurations directly from your agent
- Execution Diagnostics — Extract historical execution logs to track success/failure boundaries and retrieve absolute trace logs for rapid debugging of automation failures
- Node-Level Inspection — Deep-dive into specific execution IDs to extract bounded node-level output blocks and identify exact processing errors natively
- Credential Audit — List metadata mapping saved automation credentials to verify system types and IDs without exposing literal secure tokens
- Collaborative Visibility — Enumerate provisioned team users and assigned roles to verify access targets across your n8n infrastructure securely
- Organizational Tags — List arbitrary category tags used to group and sort complex workflow logic dimensions across your automation workspace
- Metadata Inspection — Retrieve precise graph representations for specific workflows to understand the underlying logic and data transformation flows instantly
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your n8n Base URL and API Key
3. Start managing your automation node from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Automation Engineers — verify workflow designs and debug execution failures through natural conversation without manual dashboard navigation
- Software Developers — test node-based automation logic and retrieve execution traces directly from your workspace terminal
- IT Operations Teams — monitor automation health and audit credential mappings across multiple n8n instances efficiently
Frequently asked questions about the n8n (AI Workflow Automation) MCP Server
Does this work with self-hosted n8n instances?
Yes. You just need to provide your full n8n Base URL (e.g., https://n8n.your-company.com). Your agent will connect securely to your private instance using your n8n API Key.
Can I see exactly why an n8n execution failed through my agent?
Yes. Use the get_execution tool with a specific Execution ID. Your agent will retrieve the node-level trace logs, allowing you to see which specific node encountered an error and the resulting output payload for that step.
Can my agent list the automation credentials saved in my n8n account?
Absolutely. Use the list_credentials tool to identify all stored auth hooks. Your agent will report the credential names and system types (e.g., Slack, GitHub), helping you audit your integrations without exposing literal secure tokens.
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