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n8n — MCP server via Smithery
Install n8n in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install n8nInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add n8n -- npx -y @smithery/cli run quinnbmay/n8nStep-by-step: how to install n8n
FAQ
Is n8n MCP free?
Yes, n8n MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does n8n need an API key?
No, n8n runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is n8n hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install n8n in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open n8n on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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