Is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n safe to use?

io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n 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.

How do I install io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?

io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n 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 AI clients work with io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?

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

Is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n actively maintained?

io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n is recently maintained — last commit was 41 days ago.

io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n

@nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n

The most complete MCP server for n8n — 43 tools for workflows, data tables, and more.

54/wk GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Maintained

Last commit 41d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, http

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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, http · Node 18+

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "env": {
        "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-n8n"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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Is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n safe to use?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n 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.
How do I install io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n 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 AI clients work with io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n actively maintained?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n is recently maintained — last commit was 41 days ago.

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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, http · Node 18+

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "env": {
        "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-n8n"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n does

The most complete MCP server for n8n

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 '@nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

mcp-n8n

The most complete MCP server for n8n

43 tools · Workflows · Data Tables · Tags · Credentials · Users · Webhooks · Audit

Quick Start · All 43 Tools · Configuration · Contributing

Why mcp-n8n?

Other n8n MCPs cover workflows and executions. mcp-n8n covers everything — including Data Tables, the only MCP to do so.

Feature	mcp-n8n	leonardsellem	illuminare	czlonkowski
Workflows (CRUD + execute)	10	7	8	4
Executions	3	5	3	2
Data Tables	8	—	—	—
Tags + Workflow Tags	7	—	5	—
Credentials	4	—	3	—
Users	3	—	4	—
Variables	3	—	3	—
Projects (Enterprise)	4	—	4	—
Security Audit	1	—	1	—
Webhooks	1	1	—	1
Health Check	1	—	—	1
Total	43	12	33	20

Data Tables — full CRUD with filters, search, upsert and dry-run. No other MCP has this.

🚀 Quick Start

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user \
  -e N8N_BASE_URL=http://localhost:5678 \
  -e N8N_API_KEY=your-api-key \
  -- n8n npx -y @nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n

Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-n8n"],
      "env": {
        "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678",
        "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-n8n"],
      "env": {
        "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678",
        "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Config file location:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Windsurf

Add to your Windsurf MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n8n": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-n8n"],
      "env": {
        "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678",
        "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add to your VS Code settings.json:

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "n8n": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "mcp-n8n"],
        "env": {
          "N8N_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:5678",
          "N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Getting your API key

Open your n8n instance
Go to Settings → n8n API
Create a new API key
Copy it into the N8N_API_KEY environment variable

🛠 Tools

Workflows (10)

Tool	Description
`n8n_list_workflows`	List all workflows with optional filters
`n8n_get_workflow`	Get a workflow by ID (includes nodes, connections, settings)
`n8n_create_workflow`	Create a new workflow from JSON
`n8n_update_workflow`	Update an existing workflow (full replacement)
`n8n_delete_workflow`	Permanently dele

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How we score →

0255075100

−51

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked @nextoolsolutions/mcp-n8n against OSV.dev.

Community

Reviews

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Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n safe to use?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n 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.
How do I install io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n 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 AI clients work with io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n actively maintained?: io.github.RPGMais/mcp-n8n is recently maintained — last commit was 41 days ago.