Serveur MCP pour n8n

What is Serveur MCP pour n8n?

This project is an MCP (Master Control Program) server for n8n that provides tools for workflow validation, NextJS integration, workflow management, and direct access to the n8n API. It is intended for developers using n8n who want to enforce best practices and automate integration tasks.

How to use Serveur MCP pour n8n?

Install dependencies with pnpm install, copy .env.example to .env and set your n8n API credentials, then build with pnpm build and start with pnpm start. For use with Claude Desktop, configure claude_desktop_config.json with the absolute path to the compiled server file.

Key features of Serveur MCP pour n8n

• Validate workflows against naming, error handling, security, performance, and documentation rules.
• Generate NextJS API routes, OpenAPI/Swagger docs, TypeScript types, and client code.
• Manage n8n workflows: list, read, create, update, delete, export, import.
• Direct access to the n8n API for advanced operations.
• Pre-built workflow templates for common use cases (e.g., Google Calendar).

Use cases of Serveur MCP pour n8n

• Automatically check n8n workflows for compliance with internal best practices.
• Rapidly scaffold NextJS API end-points that consume n8n workflows.
• Manage a large number of n8n workflows programmatically via an MCP client.
• Generate type-safe TypeScript interfaces and OpenAPI documentation from existing workflows.
• Kickstart new projects with ready-to-use n8n workflow templates.

FAQ from Serveur MCP pour n8n

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v16 or higher, pnpm v7 or higher, and a running n8n instance (local or remote).

How do I configure the server to connect to my n8n instance?

Copy .env.example to .env and fill in the n8n API connection details (base URL, API key, etc.).

Can I use this server with Claude Desktop?

Yes. Add an entry to your claude_desktop_config.json with the command node and the absolute path to the compiled dist/server.js.

What validators are included?

Five validators: naming conventions, error handling, security, performance, and documentation. You can select a subset and set a strictness level.

Does the server support generating code for NextJS projects?

Yes. The NextJSIntegrationTool can automatically generate API routes, OpenAPI/Swagger specs, TypeScript types, and an API client for a given workflow.