n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server

MCP server for Claude / Cursor building n8n workflow

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Overview

The n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server is a tool designed for managing n8n workflows using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users to create, update, delete, activate, and deactivate workflows through integration with Claude AI and Cursor IDE.

To use the server, clone the repository from GitHub, install the necessary dependencies, configure environment variables, and run the server. Integration with Claude App requires additional configuration in a JSON file.

Full integration with Claude AI and Cursor IDE via MCP protocol - Natural language processing for workflow management - Predefined workflow templates for quick setup - Interactive workflow building with real-time feedback

Automating data processing workflows
Integrating various services through n8n
Creating scheduled tasks and HTTP webhooks

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-n8n-workflow-builder-salacoste"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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