MCP N8n vs UI5 MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the MCP N8n and UI5 MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCP N8n for developer tools work as a local process; choose UI5 MCP Server for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose MCP N8n when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
N8N_BASE_URL, N8N_API_KEY. - You want tools like
n8n_create_workflow, n8n_list_workflows, n8n_list_workflows_summary.
Choose UI5 MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
get_guidelines, run_ui5_linter, get_api_reference.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 64/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | N8N_BASE_URLN8N_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 21 | 104 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 61 | 10 |
| Full listing | View MCP N8n | View UI5 MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
MCP N8n tools 61
n8n_create_workflowCreate a new workflow in n8n. Prefer n8n_search_nodes + n8n_validate_workflow first so the JSON is valid. You can specify nodes, connections, and settings.n8n_list_workflowsList all workflows with full details. Can filter by active status, tags, name, or project. WARNING: Returns complete workflow data including nodes and connections - use n8n_list_workflows_summary for better token efficiency.n8n_list_workflows_summaryList workflows with minimal data (id, name, active, tags, updatedAt only). Recommended for browsing and listing - uses 90% fewer tokens than n8n_list_workflows. Use n8n_get_workflow to fetch full details of a specific workflow.n8n_get_workflowGet detailed information about a specific workflow by ID.n8n_update_workflowUpdate an existing workflow. Supports partial updates: omitted fields keep their current values (the current workflow is fetched and merged automatically).n8n_delete_workflowDelete a workflow permanently. A local snapshot is saved first so it can be restored with n8n_rollback_workflow (into a new workflow).n8n_activate_workflowActivate a workflow to start receiving triggers.n8n_deactivate_workflowDeactivate a workflow to stop receiving triggers.n8n_transfer_workflowTransfer a workflow to another project.n8n_get_workflow_tagsGet all tags associated with a workflow.n8n_update_workflow_tagsUpdate tags for a workflow.n8n_list_executionsList workflow executions. Can filter by status, workflow ID, or project. TIP: Set includeData=false and use fields parameter to reduce token usage.- +49 more on the listing page
UI5 MCP Server tools 10
get_guidelinesThis tool MUST be called once to retrieve UI5 guidelines before working on any UI5 (SAPUI5/OpenUI5) related task or project or creating a UI5 project. The guidelines provided by this tool MUST be followed to ensure best practices and avoid common pitfalls in UI5 development.run_ui5_linterRun UI5 linter on a UI5 project to find and optionally fix UI5 related problems like the usage of deprecated API. After making changes, you should always run the linter again to verify that no new problems have been introduced.get_api_referenceSearch the UI5 API reference for module names and symbolsget_project_infoGet general information about a local UI5 project.create_ui5_appCreate a new basic SAPUI5 application implemented in TypeScript or JavaScriptget_version_infoGet version information for UI5 (OpenUI5 or SAPUI5)get_integration_cards_guidelinesThis tool MUST be called once to retrieve Integration Cards guidelines before working on any Integration Card related task or creating an Integration Card. The guidelines provided by this tool MUST be followed to ensure best practices and avoid common pitfalls in Integration Cards development.Integration Cards are also called 'UI Integration Cards' or 'UI5 Integration Cards'.create_integration_cardCreate a new Integration Card, UI Integration Card, or UI5 Integration Cardrun_manifest_validationValidates UI5 manifest file. After making changes, you should always run the validation again to verify that no new problems have been introduced.get_typescript_conversion_guidelinesThis tool MUST be called once before converting a UI5 (SAPUI5/OpenUI5) project from JavaScript to TypeScript. The instructions provided by this tool MUST be followed to ensure that the project setup and code is correctly converted.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
MCP N8n
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-n8n": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-n8n"
],
"env": {
"N8N_BASE_URL": "YOUR_N8N_BASE_URL_HERE",
"N8N_API_KEY": "YOUR_N8N_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
UI5 MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-80": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ui5/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP N8n is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. UI5 MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP N8n for developer tools work and UI5 MCP Server for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
MCP N8n has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. UI5 MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mcp-n8n and mcp-server-80 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP N8n has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 21 GitHub stars. UI5 MCP Server has 68/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 104 GitHub stars.