N8N MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install N8N in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add ratamaha-git-n8n -- npx -y @automatelab/n8n-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ratamaha-git-n8n": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@automatelab/n8n-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the N8N MCP server do?

MCP server for n8n: generate, lint, explain failed executions, drive live n8n via REST.

Is the N8N MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does N8N run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add N8N to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ratamaha-git-n8n -- npx -y @automatelab/n8n-mcp

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