What is the n8n-mcp-server?
The n8n-mcp-server is a Model-Controller-Provider (MCP) server implementation for n8n workflow automation. It provides a standardized JSON-RPC interface for executing and managing n8n workflows.
What are the prerequisites for using the n8n-mcp-server?
The prerequisites include Node.js >= 14.0.0, a running and accessible n8n instance, and an n8n API key.
How do I install the n8n-mcp-server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, and configure the environment variables.
What environment variables are required?
The required environment variables are N8N_URL (URL of your n8n instance API), N8N_API_KEY (Your n8n API key), and N8N_API_HEADER (Header name for API key).
How do I start the server?
You can start the server using npm start for a standard start, npm run start:dev for development mode with hot reload, npm run start:simple for simple mode, or npm run debug for debug mode.
Does the n8n-mcp-server support Docker?
Yes, the server supports Docker. You can build and run it using Docker or Docker Compose.
What API methods does the server implement?
The server implements the following JSON-RPC 2.0 methods: initialize, shutdown, listTools, and callTool.
How can I contribute to the project?
Fork the repository, create your feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a Pull Request.
What is UBOS?
UBOS is a Full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model and Multi-Agent Systems.
How does the n8n-mcp-server integrate with UBOS?
The n8n-mcp-server allows you to seamlessly integrate n8n workflows into the orchestration of AI Agents within the UBOS platform, connect AI Agents with enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents.
n8n Workflow Automation Server
Project Details
- S17S17/n8n-mcp-server
- MIT License
- Last Updated: 4/24/2025
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