n8n-workflow-builder

n8n-workflow-builder

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The n8n Workflow Builder is an MCP server designed to create and manage workflows using n8n. It offers features like node creation, workflow validation, and configuration export with REST API access.

n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for programmatically creating and managing n8n workflows.

n8n Workflow Builder Server MCP server

Features

  • Create workflows with nodes and connections
  • Validate workflow specifications
  • Export complete workflow configurations
  • REST API interface through MCP

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install n8n Workflow Builder for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install n8n-workflow-builder --client claude

Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/[your-username]/n8n-workflow-builder.git
cd n8n-workflow-builder
  1. Install dependencies:
npm install
  1. Compile TypeScript:
npx tsc
  1. Start the server:
npm start

Usage

The server provides a create_workflow tool that accepts a workflow specification:

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "name": "HTTP Request",
      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://example.com",
        "method": "GET"
      }
    }
  ],
  "connections": []
}

Configuration

Add the server to your MCP configuration:

{
  "n8n-workflow-builder": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": ["/path/to/n8n-workflow-builder/dist/index.js"]
  }
}

License

MIT