n8n-mcp and mcp-n8n-workflow-builder
These are **competitors** offering similar Model Context Protocol server implementations for Claude-based n8n workflow automation, with the first being more mature and widely adopted (14.9K stars vs 216) while the second appears to be a newer alternative with potentially additional features like multi-instance support.
About n8n-mcp
czlonkowski/n8n-mcp
A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you
Provides structured access to 1,396 n8n nodes with 99% property coverage and 87% documentation coverage, enabling AI assistants to generate workflow configurations from real-world templates. Operates via stdio transport with optional n8n API integration for workflow creation and execution, while maintaining safety guardrails against production modifications. Includes a pre-built database of node schemas, 2,646 extracted template configurations, and 265 AI-capable tool variants for comprehensive automation context.
About mcp-n8n-workflow-builder
salacoste/mcp-n8n-workflow-builder
AI-powered n8n workflow automation through natural language. MCP server enabling Claude AI & Cursor IDE to create, manage, and monitor workflows via Model Context Protocol. Multi-instance support, 17 tools, comprehensive docs. Build workflows conversationally without manual JSON editing.
Implements an MCP server using stdio transport that connects Claude and Cursor IDE directly to n8n instances via REST API, supporting multi-environment routing through configuration files for dev/staging/production separation. The 17 tools span complete workflow lifecycle management—creation, execution monitoring, tag organization, and credential handling—with built-in conversation patterns that translate natural language descriptions into executable n8n JSON without exposing API keys or sensitive configuration in logs.
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