n8n Manager MCP server
MCP server for n8n workflow management -- view, create, sync and manage workflows via AI.
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n8n Manager MCP tools (18, 4 write)
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n8n_activate_workflowActivate or deactivate an n8n workflow.
n8n_add_serverAdd or update an n8n server connection. The API key can be created in n8n under Settings > API.
n8n_create_workflowwrite actionCreate a new n8n workflow. Provide the full workflow JSON including nodes and connections.
n8n_delete_workflowwrite actionDelete a workflow from an n8n server. By default, a JSON backup is saved before deletion.
n8n_describe_nodesGet information about common n8n node types. Useful for understanding which nodes to use when building workflows.
n8n_export_workflowExport a workflow from an n8n server as JSON. Returns the complete workflow definition that can be imported into another n8n instance.
n8n_get_workflowGet detailed information about a specific n8n workflow including all nodes, connections, and settings.
n8n_import_workflowImport a workflow JSON onto an n8n server. Takes a full n8n workflow JSON and creates it on the server.
n8n_list_backupsList local workflow backups created before n8n mutations.
n8n_list_executionsList recent workflow executions on an n8n server. Shows status, timing, and errors.
n8n_list_serversList all configured n8n server connections.
n8n_list_workflowsList all workflows on an n8n server. Returns workflow names, IDs, active status, and node counts.
n8n_ping_serverTest the connection to an n8n server.
n8n_remove_serverwrite actionRemove an n8n server from the configuration.
n8n_restore_workflowRestore a workflow from a local backup. By default creates a new workflow; pass target_workflow_id to overwrite an existing workflow.
n8n_safety_statusShow n8n Manager safety settings, backup directory, and audit log location.
n8n_set_safety_modeConfigure local safety settings: read-only mode, backup-before-mutation, and audit logging.
n8n_update_workflowwrite actionUpdate an existing n8n workflow. Send the full updated workflow JSON.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-25 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan20 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 1 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner7/10
What the publisher says
From the n8n Manager MCP repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
n8n Manager MCP Server
🇩🇪 Deutsche Version
Part of the ellmos-ai family and the 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.
Quick Navigation
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Install directly
Runs npx -y n8n-manager-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add n8n-manager-mcp -- npx -y n8n-manager-mcp
n8n Manager MCP: common questions
- Is n8n Manager MCP server safe?
- Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (91/100). Read the n8n Manager MCP safety report
- How do I install n8n Manager MCP?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Claude Desktop or Cursor config from the install section.
- Does n8n Manager MCP need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is n8n Manager MCP maintained?
- The last commit was in the last day (2026-09-24). The latest release is v0.1.13.