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N8n Manager MCP

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n8nworkflow-automationproductivityapi-management

Manage n8n workflows, executions, servers, backups, and safety settings through AI assistants.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to CursorAdd to VS Code
Automated check passed— started and listed 18 tools correctly (1mo ago).
Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ā–¾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment
Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ellmos-ai-n8n-manager-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "n8n-manager-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

šŸ’” Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Install Tool Schemas (18) Directory Badge Claim listing AlternativesšŸ¢ More in Workplace & Productivity

Overview

This MCP server connects AI assistants to one or more n8n instances through the n8n REST API. It supports workflow CRUD, activation, import/export, execution history, node inspection, server management, and local safety controls. Use it when an assistant needs to inspect or modify n8n workflows with optional backups and audit logging.

Use cases

•List and inspect n8n workflows
•Create, update, activate, or delete workflows
•Synchronize workflows between n8n servers
•Review workflow execution history
•Restore workflows from local backups

Key features

•18 tools for n8n workflow management
•Multi-server support for local and remote n8n instances
•Workflow import and export
•Read-only mode and backup-before-mutation controls
•Local workflow backups and audit logging
•Built-in n8n node catalog

Capabilities & Tool Schemas (18) ~2.1k tokensApproximate context cost of this server’s tool schemas (~4 chars/token), before any tool is called. Actual usage depends on your client and model.Verified live Verified liveCaptured by calling this server’s live tools/list endpoint.

Inspect callable tools, capabilities, and parameters exposed to AI agents by N8n Manager MCP.

n8n_safety_status

Show n8n Manager safety settings, backup directory, and audit log location.

n8n_set_safety_mode

Configure local safety settings: read-only mode, backup-before-mutation, and audit logging.

n8n_list_workflows

List all workflows on an n8n server. Returns workflow names, IDs, active status, and node counts.

n8n_get_workflow

Get detailed information about a specific n8n workflow including all nodes, connections, and settings.

n8n_create_workflow

Create a new n8n workflow. Provide the full workflow JSON including nodes and connections.

n8n_update_workflow

Update an existing n8n workflow. Send the full updated workflow JSON.

Documentation Overview

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n8n Manager MCP Server

šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ Deutsche Version

Part of the ellmos-ai family and open-bricks umbrella.

npm Tests MCP Tools Node.js Safety Security License: MIT LLM Ready Ecosystem: ellmos--ai Umbrella: open--bricks

[!NOTE] For AI Assistants & LLMs: An llms.txt index file is available in the root directory for fast context ingestion, tool catalog references, and directory listings.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for managing n8n workflows via AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Quick Navigation

  • Overview & Architecture
  • Directory Status
  • Core Capabilities & Safety Invariants
  • Features
  • Installation
  • Quick Start
  • Available Tools (19 Tools)
  • Optional: n8n-workflow-manager Seam
  • Configuration & Safety Defaults
  • Development & Testing
  • Sibling Projects & Ecosystem Matrix
  • Third-Party Licenses & Notices
  • Changelog
  • Liability & License

System Architecture

Component Architecture

mermaid
flowchart TD
    Client["AI Client (Claude Code / Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf)"] -->|"MCP Stdio Protocol (JSON-RPC 2.0)"| Router["Tool Router (19 Tools)"]
    subgraph MCPServer["n8n Manager MCP Server (Local Stdio Process)"]
        Router --> Safety["Safety Layer (Read-Only Gate & Traversal Guard)"]
        Safety --> Backup["Pre-Mutation Snapshot Engine"]
        Safety --> MultiServer["Multi-Server Manager"]
        Safety --> Catalog["Offline Node Catalog (n8n_describe_nodes)"]
        Backup --> Audit["Append-Only Audit Logger"]
    end
    MultiServer -->|"REST API (API Key / Auth Header)"| LocalInst["Local n8n Instance (127.0.0.1:5678)"]
    MultiServer -->|"REST API (HTTPS / Token)"| CloudInst["Remote / Cloud n8n Instance"]
    Backup --> BackupFS[("Backups (~/.n8n-manager-mcp/backups/)")]
    Audit --> AuditFS[("Audit Log (~/.n8n-manager-mcp/audit.log)")]

Safe Workflow Mutation Lifecycle

mermaid
sequenceDiagram
    autonumber
    actor AI as AI Assistant (Claude / Cursor)
    participant MCP as n8n-manager-mcp Router
    participant Safety as Safety & Read-Only Gate
    participant Snapshot as Backup Engine
    participant Store as Local Storage (~/.n8n-manager-mcp)
    participant N8N as n8n REST API Instance
    participant Audit as Forensic Audit Logger

    AI->>MCP: Call Mutation Tool (n8n_update_workflow / n8n_delete_workflow)
    MCP->>Safety: Check N8N_MANAGER_READ_ONLY
    alt Read-Only Active (INV-READ-02)
        Safety-->>AI: Blocked: Read-only mode active (Fail-Closed)
        Safety->>Audit: Record blocked mutation attempt
    else Mutation Permitted
        Safety->>Snapshot: Trigger Pre-Mutation Snapshot (INV-BACK-03)
        Snapshot->>N8N: GET /workflows/{id} (Fetch current state)
        N8N-->>Snapshot: Current Workflow JSON
        Snapshot->>Store: Save timestamped backup (~/backups/{server}/{id}-{timestamp}.json)
        Snapshot-->>Safety: Backup verified & path resolved
        Safety->>N8N: Execute Mutation (PUT / DELETE / PATCH)
        N8N-->>Safety: Mutation Response (200 OK / Updated ID)
        Safety->>Audit: Append structured forensic receipt (INV-AUDIT-04)
        Safety-->>AI: Success response with backup path & rollback receipt
    end

Directory Status

  • npm package: published as n8n-manager-mcp
  • Glama listing: public directory page for the ellmos-ai repo
  • Enterprise DNA directory: additional public directory entry for ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp
  • PulseMCP listing: indexed as ellmos-ai-n8n-manager
  • MCP namespace status: this repo contains server.json and mcpName metadata for io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp; some ecosystem directories still expose the legacy io.github.lukisch/n8n-manager-mcp name until their indexes refresh.
  • Search context: best matched by n8n MCP server, n8n workflow management MCP, AI assistant n8n workflows, and ellmos-ai n8n-manager-mcp.

Core Capabilities & Safety Invariants

Invariant IDCapability / InvariantTechnical GuaranteeUser Benefit
INV-LOCAL-01100% Local-First & Zero-EgressMCP Stdio transport; binds only to 127.0.0.1 by default; no external telemetryComplete privacy; no workflow logic or credentials ever leave your host
INV-READ-02Monotonic Read-Only EnforcementN8N_MANAGER_READ_ONLY=1 establishes a process-level ceiling immune to tool overrideProvable air-gapping against accidental workflow deletions or alterations
INV-BACK-03Automated Pre-Mutation BackupsFull workflow JSON snapshots stored under ~/.n8n-manager-mcp/backups/ before mutate/deleteInstant 1-click rollback via n8n_restore_workflow upon unwanted modifications
INV-AUDIT-04Local Audit TrailAppend-only structured JSON log in ~/.n8n-manager-mcp/audit.logComplete forensic visibility over all agent actions and execution outcomes
INV-SRV-05Multi-Server & Isolated CredentialsEncrypted/isolated server configs in servers.json; API key whitespace validationSeamless cross-instance workflow migration between staging and production
INV-TRAV-06Strict Input & Path Traversal GuardBounded numeric limits (1..1000), connection indices (0..1000), path escape rejectionImmune to directory traversal, prototype pollution, and malformed payload crashes
INV-PRIV-07Non-Elevation & User-Space SecurityOperates strictly as unprivileged user processZero root/administrator privilege requirements for local or CI execution
INV-SEAM-08Opt-In Decision History SeamClean adapter to n8n-workflow-manager via N8N_MCP_MANAGER_URL; explicit fail-fastBridges human decision logs and versioning without corrupting standard MCP mode
INV-NODE-09Built-in Node Catalog & IntrospectionComprehensive offline catalog for triggers, actions, logic, transform, and AI nodesLLMs formulate valid node connections without trial-and-error network calls
INV-SLA-10Multi-Node CI & 48h Security SLAAutomated GitHub Actions CI across Node.js 20, 22 with Concurrency cancellation; 48h response / 5d triage SLAGuaranteed cross-platform stability, verified security responsiveness, and regression-free distribution

Features

  • 19 Tools for complete n8n workflow management
  • List, create, update, delete, and activate/deactivate workflows
  • Safety controls: read-only mode, backup-before-delete/update, local restore, and audit log
  • Multi-server support (connect to multiple n8n instances)
  • Export/Import workflows between servers
  • View execution history and status
  • Built-in node catalog with descriptions
  • Zero dependencies on Python -- connects directly to n8n REST API

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n-manager": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "n8n-manager-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Terminal
claude mcp add --scope user n8n-manager npx -y n8n-manager-mcp

Manual

Terminal
npm install -g n8n-manager-mcp

Quick Start

After installation, use these commands in your AI assistant:

  1. Add your n8n server:

    "Add my n8n server at http://localhost:5678 with API key abc123"

  2. List workflows:

    "Show me all workflows on my n8n server"

  3. Create a workflow:

    "Create an n8n workflow that triggers on a webhook, fetches data from an API, and sends a Slack message"

  4. Check executions:

    "Show me the last 10 workflow executions"

Available Tools

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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LicenseMIT
ClientsClaude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf
Last updatedSep 9, 2026
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