n8n-Management

MCP server for n8n workflow automation — manage workflows, executions, credentials, tags, and users.

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What it can do

N8n List Workflows: Retrieve all workflows with their status, tags, and metadata. Returns workflow ID, name, active status, creation date, and tags. Use this to browse available automations or find a
N8n Get Workflow: Get complete workflow definition including all nodes, connections, and settings. Returns full workflow JSON with node configurations and data flow. Use this to inspect workflow logic
N8n Create Workflow: Create a new automation workflow with nodes and connections. Provide workflow name, node array, and connection object. Optionally activate immediately. Returns new workflow with a

What data it sees

Do you need an account

An API key from the service settings is required

MCP server for n8n workflow automation — manage workflows, executions, credentials, tags, and users. Features

Full workflow lifecycle (create, activate, execute, deactivate, delete) - Execution monitoring and debugging (list, inspect, retry, cleanup)
Credential management (create, update, rotate, schema lookup)
Tag-based workflow organization
User management with role control (owner permissions required)

27 Tools

Workflows: list, get, create, update, delete, activate, deactivate, execute, get tags, update tags Executions: list, get, delete, retry Credentials: create, update, delete, get schema Tags: list, get, create, update, delete Users: list, get, delete, update role

Configuration

N8N_URL — Your n8n instance URL (e.g. https://your-n8n.example.com)
N8N_API_KEY — API key from n8n Settings → API → Create API Key

Server tool list (27)

Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

n8n_list_workflows	Retrieve all workflows with their status, tags, and metadata. Returns workflow ID, name, active status, creation date, and tags. Use this to browse available automations or find a specific workflow by name.
n8n_get_workflow	Get complete workflow definition including all nodes, connections, and settings. Returns full workflow JSON with node configurations and data flow. Use this to inspect workflow logic before modifying or executing.
n8n_create_workflow	Create a new automation workflow with nodes and connections. Provide workflow name, node array, and connection object. Optionally activate immediately. Returns new workflow with assigned ID.
n8n_update_workflow	Modify existing workflow structure or settings. Update workflow name, add/remove nodes, or change connections. Workflow must be deactivated first for structure changes. Returns updated workflow.
n8n_delete_workflow	Permanently delete a workflow and all associated execution history. This action cannot be undone. Workflow must be deactivated first. Use with caution.
n8n_activate_workflow	Start a workflow to listen for triggers (webhooks, schedules, etc). Activating enables automatic execution when trigger conditions are met. Workflow must have valid trigger nodes.
n8n_deactivate_workflow	Stop a workflow from listening to triggers. Deactivating prevents automatic execution but preserves workflow configuration. Use before making structure changes.
n8n_execute_workflow	Manually trigger workflow execution with optional input data. Useful for testing or API-driven workflows without webhooks. Returns execution ID to track progress. Does not require workflow to be active.
n8n_get_workflow_tags	Retrieve tags assigned to a workflow for categorization. Returns array of tag names. Use this to understand workflow organization before bulk operations.
n8n_update_workflow_tags	Assign tags to a workflow for organization and filtering. Replaces existing tags completely. Use tags like "production", "testing", or team names. Create missing tags automatically.
n8n_list_executions	Retrieve execution history with status, timestamps, and workflow info. Filter by workflow ID or get all executions. Returns execution ID, status (success/error/running), start time, and workflow name. Use this to monitor automation performance or debug failures.
n8n_get_execution	Get detailed execution data including node outputs, error messages, and timing. Returns full execution log with data passed between nodes. Essential for debugging failed workflows or understanding data flow.
n8n_delete_execution	Remove execution record from history to save storage or clean up test runs. Permanently deletes execution data. Use after debugging or to maintain clean execution logs.
n8n_retry_execution	Rerun a failed execution with the same input data. Useful for transient errors like network timeouts. Creates new execution while preserving original execution log. Only works with failed executions.
n8n_create_credential	Store new API credentials for services like GitHub, Slack, or databases. Provide credential type, descriptive name, and authentication data. Use get_credential_schema first to see required fields for each type.
n8n_update_credential	Update credential name or authentication data. Use this when rotating API keys or changing OAuth tokens. Workflows using this credential will use updated auth immediately.
n8n_delete_credential	Remove stored credential. Cannot delete credentials currently used in active workflows. Deactivate dependent workflows first. Use with caution as this may break workflows.
n8n_get_credential_schema	Get required fields and format for a credential type before creating it. Returns field names, types, and whether fields are required. Use this to understand what authentication data is needed.
n8n_list_tags	Retrieve all available tags for workflow organization. Returns tag ID and name. Use this before assigning tags to workflows or to see your tagging structure.
n8n_get_tag	Get tag details including ID and name. Rarely needed - use list_tags for most cases. Useful for validating tag existence before bulk operations.
n8n_create_tag	Create new tag for workflow categorization. Use meaningful names like "production", "staging", "team-marketing", or "urgent". Tags help filter and organize workflows.
n8n_update_tag	Rename an existing tag. All workflows using this tag will automatically reflect the new name. Use this to standardize tag naming across workflows.
n8n_delete_tag	Remove tag from system. Automatically removes this tag from all workflows using it. Tag removal does not affect workflows themselves, only the tag association.
n8n_list_users	Retrieve all n8n users with their roles and status. Only available to instance owner. Returns user ID, email, role (owner/admin/member), and disabled status. Use this for user management and auditing.
n8n_get_user	Get detailed user information by ID or email. Only available to instance owner. Returns user profile including role and account status. Use this to verify user details before role changes.
n8n_delete_user	Remove user from n8n instance. Only available to instance owner. Cannot delete the owner account. Deleted users lose access immediately. Workflows created by this user remain intact.
n8n_update_user_role	Change user permission level. Only available to instance owner. Admin can manage workflows and credentials. Member has view-only or limited edit access. Cannot change owner role.