n8n_get_workflow

Get a workflow by ID. Returns the complete workflow including nodes, connections, and settings.

SERVERObsidian Elite RAG MCP Server SOURCEaegntic/aegntic-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/n8n-get-workflow.md

WHAT IT DOES

What n8n_get_workflow does on Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server

AI agents call n8n_get_workflow to retrieve information from Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why n8n_get_workflow is rated Low

This tool performs a query operation to retrieve workflow configuration data. It has no side effects—it does not modify, delete, or execute workflows. While the returned workflow data could theoretically contain sensitive information (e.g., API credentials in node settings), the tool itself is purely a data retrieval mechanism.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'n8n_get_workflow' and description 'Get a workflow by ID. Returns the complete workflow including nodes, connections, and settings.' indicate a retrieval operation that reads and returns workflow data without modification, deletion, or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs n8n_get_workflow safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For n8n_get_workflow, this is the rule to start with:

n8n_get_workflow Allowed

n8n_get_workflow is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "n8n_get_workflow": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server, apply this rule, and every n8n_get_workflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about n8n_get_workflow

What does the n8n_get_workflow tool do? +

Get a workflow by ID. Returns the complete workflow including nodes, connections, and settings. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on n8n_get_workflow? +

Register the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for n8n_get_workflow: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is n8n_get_workflow? +

n8n_get_workflow is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit n8n_get_workflow? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the n8n_get_workflow rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block n8n_get_workflow completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for n8n_get_workflow. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides n8n_get_workflow? +

n8n_get_workflow is provided by the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP server (aegntic/aegntic-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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