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Name: n8n (AI Workflow Automation) MCP Server
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Author: Vinkius

Create your Vinkius account to connect n8n (AI Workflow Automation) to Windsurf and start using all 7 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.

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What is the n8n (AI Workflow Automation) MCP Server?

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

Subscribe to this server
Enter your n8n Base URL and API Key
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

Built-in capabilities (7)

get_execution_details

Get trace logs for a specific execution

get_workflow_details

Get details for a specific workflow

list_instance_users

List collaborators on the n8n instance

list_stored_credentials

List metadata for saved credentials

list_workflow_executions

List recent workflow executions

list_workflow_tags

List workflow organizational tags

list_workflows

List n8n automation workflows

See what your AI agent can do with n8n (AI Workflow Automation)

Why Windsurf?

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple n8n (AI Workflow Automation) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

See it in action

n8n (AI Workflow Automation) in Windsurf

AI Agent→Vinkius

High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Enterprise Security

Why run n8n (AI Workflow Automation) with Vinkius?

The n8n (AI Workflow Automation) connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 7 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.

You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect n8n (AI Workflow Automation) using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

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Why Vinkius

n8n (AI Workflow Automation) and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect n8n (AI Workflow Automation) to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.

4,000+MCP Integrations

<40msResponse time

100%Fully managed

	Raw MCP	Vinkius
Ready-to-use MCPs	Find and configure each manually	4,000+ MCPs ready to use
Connection Setup	Manual coding & server setup	1-click instant connection
Server Hosting	You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime)	100% hosted & managed by Vinkius
Security & Privacy	Stored in plaintext config files	Bank-grade encrypted vault
Activity Visibility	Blind execution (no logs or tracking)	Live dashboard with real-time logs
Cost Control	Runaway AI token spend risk	Automatic budget limits
Revoking Access	Must delete files or code to stop	1-click disconnect button

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
n8n (AI Workflow Automation) for Windsurf

Every request between Windsurf and n8n (AI Workflow Automation) is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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