N8n Manager MCP vs Next Devtools MCP
A side-by-side look at the N8n Manager MCP and Next Devtools MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose N8n Manager MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Next Devtools MCP 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 N8n Manager MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
n8n_list_workflows, n8n_get_workflow, n8n_create_workflow.
Choose Next Devtools MCP 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
nextjs_index, nextjs_call, nextjs_docs.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 86/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 832 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 1 upvotes |
| Tools | 19 | 4 |
| Full listing | View N8n Manager MCP | View Next Devtools MCP |
Tools & capabilities
N8n Manager MCP tools 19
n8n_list_workflowsList all workflows on a servern8n_get_workflowGet workflow details (nodes, connections)n8n_create_workflowCreate a new workflow from nodes + connectionsn8n_update_workflowUpdate an existing workflown8n_delete_workflowDelete a workflown8n_activate_workflowActivate or deactivate a workflown8n_list_executionsList recent executions with statusn8n_export_workflowExport workflow as importable JSONn8n_import_workflowImport workflow JSON onto a servern8n_safety_statusShow local safety settings, backup directory, and audit log pathn8n_set_safety_modeToggle read-only mode, backup-before-mutation, and audit loggingn8n_list_backupsList local workflow backups created before mutations- +7 more on the listing page
Next Devtools MCP tools 4
nextjs_indexDiscover running Next.js dev servers and list each one's runtime MCP tools.nextjs_callCall a runtime tool on a discovered server (errors, routes, logs, Server Actions).nextjs_docsGateway.** Point the agent at version-accurate docs in `node_modules/next/dist/docs/`.browser_evalGateway.** Point the agent at the [`agent-browser`](https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-browser) CLI for browser automation.
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.
N8n Manager MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-manager-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"n8n-manager-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Next Devtools MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"vercel-next-devtools-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"next-devtools-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
N8n Manager MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Next Devtools MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick N8n Manager MCP for developer tools work and Next Devtools MCP 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.
N8n Manager MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Next Devtools MCP 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 n8n-manager-mcp and vercel-next-devtools-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, N8n Manager MCP has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Next Devtools MCP has 86/100 (Excellent) with 9 views, 0 installs and 832 GitHub stars.