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Node-RED MCP. Control flows, nodes, and system health via conversation.

Node-RED MCP lets you control complex, event-driven workflows directly through your AI agent. Manage entire IoT pipelines and low-code applications without leaving the chat window. You can check system diagnostics, update flow logic, or install new node modules just by asking your agent.

Node-RED MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Node-RED MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Node-RED MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Node-RED MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Node-RED MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Node-RED MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Node-RED MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Node-RED MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Manage full flow configurations

Create new workflows, delete unused tabs, retrieve existing flows, or modify running logic.

Handle node dependencies

List all installed modules, install missing packages, and remove obsolete nodes from your system.

Check system health metrics

Get immediate diagnostics on the Node.js version, operating system details, and current memory usage of the runtime environment.

Retrieve runtime settings

Fetch the active operational settings to understand what constraints or variables your workflow is running under.

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What AI agents can do with Node-RED MCP with 11 Tools

These tools give your agent the ability to perform every action needed to build, monitor, and debug a Node-RED workflow environment.

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Add Flow

Creates a brand-new, empty workflow tab within your Node-RED instance.

Delete Flow

Removes an entire flow configuration (tab) from the active workspace.

Get Diagnostics

Retrieves a detailed report on system diagnostics, including OS version and memory...

Get Flow

Pulls the configuration details for one specific workflow tab you want to inspect.

Get Flows

Lists all currently active flow configurations available in your Node-RED...

Get Nodes

Retrieves a list of every node module that is currently installed on the system.

Install Node

Adds and installs a specified new node module package into your environment.

Remove Node

Deletes an installed node module package from the system to clean up dependencies.

Set Flows

Sets or switches the active flow configuration that Node-RED is currently focused on.

Get Settings

Fetches all current runtime operational settings for the entire Node-RED instance.

Update Flow

Modifies and saves changes to a specific, existing flow configuration tab.

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Node-RED MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Node-RED integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

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  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
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The headache of manual workflow maintenance

Today, managing complex automation means constant context switching. You start in the Node-RED editor to build a flow; you jump to the terminal to check if the required node is installed and what memory usage looks like. Then you might switch to a dashboard view just to see the current operational settings before you even try to save a change.

With this MCP, your agent handles all those jumps. You tell it, 'Check the system health and update the data logging flow.' It runs get_diagnostics for you, verifies dependencies using get_nodes, and executes the necessary updates via update_flow. Everything happens in one conversation.

Node-RED MCP: Full Control Over Your Automation

You stop manually running `npm list` every time you suspect a dependency issue, and you stop copy-pasting flow structures between local files and the editor. Instead, your agent executes get_nodes and then uses install_node or remove_node when needed.

Your workflow logic is now fully controllable via chat commands. You don't just monitor; you actively manage the entire stack—from OS diagnostics to individual node dependencies.

What Node-RED MCP does for your AI

Running automated systems means dealing with constantly changing flows, dependencies, and runtime errors. This MCP gives you a single connection point to manage those complexities in Node-RED. Instead of jumping between the editor GUI, terminal logs, and configuration files, you talk to your AI client. Your agent handles reading existing flow configurations, updating nodes, or checking system health.

When you connect this capability via Vinkius, it becomes part of a larger catalog of tools, letting you orchestrate much more than just Node-RED. You can ask your agent to troubleshoot a memory spike and get the live diagnostics report instantly. This means complex, mission-critical automation is now controllable through simple conversation.

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Frequently asked questions about Node-RED MCP

How do I check if my Node-RED instance has enough memory using the Node-RED MCP? +

You run get_diagnostics. This tool provides a full report, including live details on OS and current memory usage, letting you know immediately if resources are constrained.

Can I see all my existing workflows using the Node-RED MCP? +

Yes, use get_flows. This tool lists every active flow configuration available in your workspace, giving you a clear overview of your automation paths.

What if I need to add a new node module? Which tool should I use with the Node-RED MCP? +

You use install_node. Simply tell your agent what package name needs adding, and it handles the installation process for you.

How do I update an old flow without losing data using the Node-RED MCP? +

You can use update_flow. You provide the specific ID of the flow you want to change, and your agent applies the modifications while keeping the existing structure intact.

Does the Node-RED MCP let me see what settings my instance is running? +

Yes, run get_settings. This tool fetches all current runtime operational parameters for the entire system, so you know exactly how your application behaves out of the box.