N8N Mcp Tools Expert
Provides MCP tools guidance and assistance for orchestrating AI agents and multi-step workflows.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add sickn33-n8n-mcp-tools-expert npx -- -y @trustedskills/sickn33-n8n-mcp-tools-expert
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"sickn33-n8n-mcp-tools-expert": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/sickn33-n8n-mcp-tools-expert"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to interact with n8n workflows through Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools, allowing for dynamic automation execution and management. It bridges the gap between LLM reasoning and complex workflow logic by providing structured tool definitions directly to the agent.
When to use it
- Automating repetitive business processes without writing custom code.
- Connecting AI agents to existing n8n workflows for real-time data processing.
- Debugging or modifying workflow execution paths via natural language commands.
- Integrating third-party services (e.g., Slack, GitHub) into agent-driven automation chains.
Key capabilities
- Provides MCP-compliant tool definitions for n8n nodes and workflows.
- Enables agents to trigger, monitor, and retrieve status of running workflows.
- Supports dynamic parameter passing to workflow inputs via natural language.
- Facilitates bidirectional data flow between AI agents and n8n execution environments.
Example prompts
- "Run the 'Daily Report Generator' workflow with today's date as the input."
- "Check the status of all active workflows and summarize any that are stuck."
- "Create a new workflow node to send notifications via Slack when an order exceeds $500."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your n8n instance is properly configured with MCP tool definitions before invoking this skill. Agents may require explicit permission scopes to access sensitive workflow data or trigger external integrations securely.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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