N8n Manager Mcp vs Tools Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the N8n Manager Mcp and Tools Mcp MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose N8n Manager Mcp when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: n8n_safety_status, n8n_set_safety_mode, n8n_list_workflows.

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Choose Tools Mcp when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: contrast_check, count_chars, webp_convert.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N8n Manager Mcp ellmos-ai Workplace & Productivity	T Tools Mcp Workplace & Productivity
Summary	MCP server for managing n8n workflows through AI assistants, including workflow CRUD, synchronization, inspection, and execution support.	MCP tools: WCAG contrast, JP char/X-weight count, WebP convert, JSON-LD, llms.txt.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ellmos-ai-n8n-manager-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "n8n-manager-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tools-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@first-ch/tools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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