How do I connect my n8n instance?

You just need to provide your n8n Base URL and your API Key after subscribing to the MCP on Vinkius. Once connected, it's ready to use in your AI client.

Does this MCP expose my actual passwords?

No. When you list credentials, the MCP only provides metadata like the system type and ID. It does not expose your literal secure tokens.

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

Yes. This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

What happens if a workflow fails?

You can ask your agent to get the execution details for a specific ID. This pulls the trace logs so you can see exactly which node caused the failure.

Is it possible to see who has access to my workflows?

Yes. You can use the capability to list the users and roles provisioned on your n8n instance.

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 capability 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 capability 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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Connect N8n AI Workflow Automation to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage and debug your entire automation stack through conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through n8n.

01
Get workflow details
Use this to pull the full configuration and logic for a specific workflow.
02
List workflow executions
This capability retrieves a list of recent runs for your workflows.
03
Get execution details
Use this to pull specific trace logs for a single execution to find errors.
04
List workflow tags
This capability retrieves the organizational tags you use to categorize your workflows.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through n8n.

05
List workflows
This capability provides a list of all your automation workflows.
06
List instance users
This capability lists the people who have access to your n8n instance.
07
List stored credentials
This capability shows the metadata for your saved credentials without exposing sensitive tokens.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Error Debugging

When a workflow fails, ask your agent to fetch the specific node output to identify the error immediately.

Credential Management

Verify that your Slack or CRM credentials are correctly mapped without looking at sensitive tokens.

Workflow Auditing

Check which team members have access to specific automation workflows.

System Health Checks

Monitor recent execution history to ensure your critical business processes are running smoothly.

Automate a task

Put n8n to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

n8n works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put n8n to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

833ms average. Fast in production.

n8n is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1086ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 668ms
Slowest day: 1086ms
14-day trend: Slowing+25%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of n8n, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with n8n. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

n8n Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mmENGkHLWAgMfdYFfx8KGuMQBUozJALLFSQbAfsp/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — n8n capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-ai-workflow-automation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mmENGkHLWAgMfdYFfx8KGuMQBUozJALLFSQbAfsp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up n8n in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work n8n owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical professionals who manage complex automation ecosystems and need rapid diagnostic capabilities.

01
Automation Engineers
They use the agent to verify designs and debug failures without manual dashboard navigation.
02
Software Developers
They pull execution traces directly into their workspace to test node logic.
03
IT Operations
They monitor automation health and audit credential mappings across instances.

FAQ

Questions n8n owners ask.

01
How do I connect my n8n instance?
You just need to provide your n8n Base URL and your API Key after subscribing to the MCP on Vinkius. Once connected, it's ready to use in your AI client.
02
Does this MCP expose my actual passwords?
No. When you list credentials, the MCP only provides metadata like the system type and ID. It does not expose your literal secure tokens.
03
Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?
Yes. This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
04
What happens if a workflow fails?
You can ask your agent to get the execution details for a specific ID. This pulls the trace logs so you can see exactly which node caused the failure.
05
Is it possible to see who has access to my workflows?
Yes. You can use the capability to list the users and roles provisioned on your n8n instance.
06
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.
07
Can I see exactly why an n8n execution failed through my agent?
Yes. Use the get_execution capability 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.
08
Can my agent list the automation credentials saved in my n8n account?
Absolutely. Use the list_credentials capability 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.

Explore

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get workflow details

List workflow executions

Get execution details

List workflow tags

05-07

List workflows

List instance users

List stored credentials

What teams actually run

Rapid Error Debugging

Credential Management

Workflow Auditing

System Health Checks

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Claude Desktop

Automation Engineers

Software Developers

IT Operations

How do I connect my n8n instance?

Does this MCP expose my actual passwords?

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

What happens if a workflow fails?

Is it possible to see who has access to my workflows?

Does this work with self-hosted n8n instances?

Can I see exactly why an n8n execution failed through my agent?

Can my agent list the automation credentials saved in my n8n account?

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