Is io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp safe to use?

io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.

How do I install io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp?

io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp do?

io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp provides 7 tools: Features, Installation, Manual, Configuration, Development and 2 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp?

io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp actively maintained?

io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 3 days ago. It has 2 GitHub stars.

io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp

n8n-manager-mcp

MCP server for n8n workflow management -- view, create, sync and manage workflows via AI.

2 201/wk 7 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

MIT license

Actively maintained

Last commit 3d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

7 tools · ~492 tok

Grade A · 0.2% of 200K ctx

MCPpedia last refreshed this data 17h ago

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io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is an MCP server that MCP server for n8n workflow management -- view, create, sync and manage workflows via AI. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, sse and http, requires no API key, and scores 89/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

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~492 tokens total

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Is io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp safe to use?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
How do I install io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp do?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp provides 7 tools: Features, Installation, Manual, Configuration, Development and 2 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 3 days ago. It has 2 GitHub stars.

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Other

Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

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What io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp does

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

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y 'n8n-manager-mcp' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

n8n Manager MCP Server

🇩🇪 Deutsche Version

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

[!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.

System Architecture

graph TD
    A["AI Client (Claude / Cursor / Windsurf)"] -->|MCP Stdio Protocol| B["n8n Manager MCP Server"]
    subgraph "n8n Manager MCP Server"
        B --> C["Tool Router (19 Tools)"]
        C --> D["Safety Layer (Read-Only / Backups / Audit)"]
        C --> E["Multi-Server Manager"]
    end
    E -->|REST API (API Key / Basic Auth)| F["n8n Instance 1 (Local)"]
    E -->|REST API (API Key / Basic Auth)| G["n8n Instance 2 (Cloud / Remote)"]
    D --> H[("Local Store (~/.n8n-manager-mcp/)")]

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.

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:

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

Claude Code

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

Manual

npm install -g n8n-manager-mcp

Quick Start

After installation, use these commands in your AI assistant:

Add your n8n server:

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

"Show me all workflows on my n8n serve

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Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

89/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−11

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked n8n-manager-mcp against OSV.dev.

Inventory

Tools (7)

Click any tool to inspect its schema.

~492 tokens total

Community

Reviews

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Have you used this server?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp safe to use?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
How do I install io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp do?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp provides 7 tools: Features, Installation, Manual, Configuration, Development and 2 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.ellmos-ai/n8n-manager-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 3 days ago. It has 2 GitHub stars.