n8n_get_workflow_details

Get detailed workflow information including metadata, version, and execution statistics. More comprehensive than get_workflow.

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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What n8n_get_workflow_details does on Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server

AI agents call n8n_get_workflow_details 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_details is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries workflow information (metadata, version, statistics) from an n8n automation platform. It is explicitly a 'get' operation with no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute workflows, only reads their details. The 'Read' category is the appropriate classification for data retrieval operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'n8n_get_workflow_details' and description 'Get detailed workflow information including metadata, version, and execution statistics' indicate retrieval of existing workflow data with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs n8n_get_workflow_details 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_details, this is the rule to start with:

n8n_get_workflow_details Allowed

n8n_get_workflow_details 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_details": {}
  }
}

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_details call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about n8n_get_workflow_details

What does the n8n_get_workflow_details tool do? +

Get detailed workflow information including metadata, version, and execution statistics. More comprehensive than get_workflow. 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_details? +

Register the Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for n8n_get_workflow_details: 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_details? +

n8n_get_workflow_details is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit n8n_get_workflow_details? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the n8n_get_workflow_details 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_details completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for n8n_get_workflow_details. 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_details? +

n8n_get_workflow_details 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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