What is an MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools, like n8n workflows, through natural language.

How does the n8n MCP Server integrate with UBOS?

The n8n MCP Server seamlessly integrates with the UBOS platform, a full-stack AI Agent development environment, allowing you to orchestrate AI Agents and connect them with enterprise data.

What are the prerequisites for installing the n8n MCP Server?

You need Node.js 20 or later and an n8n instance with API access enabled.

How do I generate an n8n API key?

Go to Settings > API > API Keys in your n8n instance and create a new API key with appropriate permissions.

What environment variables do I need to configure?

You need to configure N8N_API_URL, N8N_API_KEY, N8N_WEBHOOK_USERNAME, and N8N_WEBHOOK_PASSWORD (if using webhooks) in a .env file.

How do I run the server after installation?

From the installation directory, run n8n-mcp-server.

What AI assistants can I use with this server?

You can use AI assistants like VS Code with the Claude extension or the Claude Desktop app.

What tools are available in the n8n MCP Server?

The server provides tools for workflow management (workflow_list, workflow_get, etc.) and execution management (execution_run, run_webhook, etc.).

How do I update the server if I installed it globally via npm?

Run npm install -g @leonardsellem/n8n-mcp-server@latest in your terminal.

How can I contribute to the n8n MCP Server project?

You can contribute by reporting bugs, suggesting enhancements, submitting pull requests, or becoming a co-maintainer. Check the GitHub Issues page for more details.