概要
What is N8n Asistans?
N8n Asistans is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that creates an assistant integrated with n8n. It searches n8n documentation, example workflows, and community forums based on user queries. The server is intended for developers and users who work with n8n and need quick access to relevant information.
How to use N8n Asistans?
Install via Smithery using npx -y @smithery/cli install @onurpolat05/n8n-assistant --client claude or manually by cloning the repository, installing Python dependencies (httpx, beautifulsoup4, python-dotenv), and setting a SERPER_API_KEY in a .env file. Start the server with uvicorn main:app --reload or configure it as an MCP server with the uv command. Send queries like await get_n8n_info("HTTP Request node", "docs").
Key features of N8n Asistans
- Web search of n8n documentation, workflows, and community forums.
- HTML content extraction using BeautifulSoup.
- Asynchronous HTTP requests for faster response times.
- Integrates with n8n’s ecosystem via MCP.
Use cases of N8n Asistans
- Search n8n documentation for a specific node or concept.
- Retrieve example workflows from the n8n community.
- Find answers on n8n’s community forums.
- Automate information retrieval within an MCP‑enabled client.
FAQ from N8n Asistans
What dependencies are required to run N8n Asistans?
You need Python 3.7 or higher, plus the httpx, beautifulsoup4, and python-dotenv libraries.
How do I install N8n Asistans?
You can install it automatically via Smithery (npx @smithery/cli install @onurpolat05/n8n-assistant --client claude) or manually by cloning the repository and running pip install -r requirements.txt.
What API key is needed?
A SERPER_API_KEY must be set in a .env file or environment variable for web search functionality.
How do I start the N8n Asistans server?
Run uvicorn main:app --reload from the project directory, or configure it in an MCP client using the command uv --directory /n8n-assistant run main.py with the proper environment variable.
What can I query N8n Asistans for?
You can query for n8n documentation, example workflows, and community forum content using the get_n8n_info function with a search query and a source (e.g., "docs", "workflows", "community").
