n8n
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
npx -y n8n-monorepo{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"n8n-monorepo"
]
}
}
}n8n is an officially maintained MCP server in the Databases category, developed by n8n-io. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. This makes it easy to query and manage your data without leaving your AI assistant.
About n8n
Overview
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
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ai, apis, automation, cli, data-flow, development, integration-framework, integrations, ipaas, low-code, low-code-platform, mcp, mcp-client, mcp-server, n8n, no-code, self-hosted, typescript, workflow, workflow-automation
Who Should Use n8n?
- 1Run natural-language queries against your database without writing SQL
- 2Inspect schemas, tables, and relationships during development
- 3Automate data exports, migrations, and reporting tasks
- 4Let AI assistants answer questions directly from your live data
How to Install n8n
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.