N8n Manager MCP vs Reclaim MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the N8n Manager MCP and Reclaim MCP Server 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.

Explore N8n Manager MCP Details

Choose Reclaim MCP Server 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).
• You have access to required keys: RECLAIM_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: health_check, verify_connection, list_tasks.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N8n Manager MCP ellmos-ai Workplace & Productivity	Reclaim MCP Server universalamateur Workplace & Productivity
Summary	MCP server for managing n8n workflows through AI assistants, including workflow CRUD, synchronization, inspection, and execution support.	Reclaim.ai calendar integration with 40 tools for tasks, habits, focus time, scheduling links, and productivity analytics.
Category & Scope

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": {
    "universalamateur-reclaim-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "reclaim-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RECLAIM_API_KEY": "YOUR_RECLAIM_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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