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n8n MCP Server

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MCP server implementation for n8n workflow automation

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Overview

The n8n MCP Server is an implementation that provides access to n8n workflows, executions, credentials, and more through the Model Context Protocol, allowing Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with n8n instances securely and in a standardized manner.

To use the n8n MCP Server, you need to install it via npm or from source, configure it with your n8n API key, and set it up in your preferred application like Claude Desktop or Cline.

  • List and manage workflows - Execute workflows and view details - Manage credentials and handle tags - Generate security audits - Enterprise features for project and user management
  1. Automating workflows in n8n using LLMs
  2. Managing and executing workflows programmatically
  3. Integrating n8n with other applications through the MCP protocol

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect n8n 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": {
    "n8n-mcp-server-illuminaresolutions": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-n8n-mcp-server-illuminaresolutions"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "n8n-mcp-server-illuminaresolutions": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-n8n-mcp-server-illuminaresolutions"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

How do I install the n8n MCP Server?

You can install it using npm with the command `npm install -g @illuminaresolutions/n8n-mcp-server` or clone the repository and build it from source.

What are the core features?

Core features include listing and managing workflows, executing workflows, and managing credentials.

Are there any enterprise features?

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