# n8n_update_full_workflow

Update an existing workflow with complete replacement. Requires the full nodes array and connections object when modifying workflow structure. Use n8n_update_partial_workflow for incremental changes. Cannot activate workflows via API - use UI instead.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `n8n_update_full_workflow`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/n8n-update-full-workflow

## Facts

- Tool: `n8n_update_full_workflow`
- Server: Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server (`aegntic/aegntic-mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/aegntic/aegntic-MCP
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "n8n_update_full_workflow",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why n8n_update_full_workflow is rated Medium

The tool modifies workflow configurations in n8n (an automation/integration platform) by replacing existing workflows. This is a Write operation because: (1) it updates/modifies data (workflow definitions) rather than deleting them, (2) changes are reversible (old versions can be restored), and (3) it does not execute workflows or cause irreversible data loss.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'n8n_update_full_workflow' and description state it performs 'Update an existing workflow with complete replacement' and 'modifying workflow structure'. This creates or modifies workflow definitions, which are reversible changes."

## Use case

AI agents use n8n_update_full_workflow to create or update resources in Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server environment.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "n8n_update_full_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "n8n_update_full_workflow_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Obsidian Elite RAG MCP Server (134)

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- `clear_dataset` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/clear-dataset.md
- `clear_expired_context_cache` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/clear-expired-context-cache.md
- `clear_graph` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/clear-graph.md
- `delete_entity_edge` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/delete-entity-edge.md
- `delete_episode` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/delete-episode.md
- `n8n_delete_execution` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/n8n-delete-execution.md
- `n8n_delete_workflow` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/n8n-delete-workflow.md
- `achieve_mouse_authenticity` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/achieve-mouse-authenticity.md
- `achieve_typing_authenticity` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/achieve-typing-authenticity.md
- `collaborate_with_gemini` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/collaborate-with-gemini.md
- `compile_video` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/compile-video.md
- `execute_custom_analytics_code` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/execute-custom-analytics-code.md
- `n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/n8n-trigger-webhook-workflow.md
- `run_performance_benchmark` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/run-performance-benchmark.md
- `run_test_audience` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/run-test-audience.md
- `start_capture` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/start-capture.md
- `stop_capture` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/stop-capture.md
- `validate_authenticity` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/validate-authenticity.md
- `validate_workflow` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/validate-workflow.md
- `validate_workflow_expressions` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/validate-workflow-expressions.md
- `subscribe_tier` — Financial — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/subscribe-tier.md
- `join_community` — Other — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/join-community.md
- `sequential_thinking` — Other — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/sequential-thinking.md
- `analyze_brand_performance` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/analyze-brand-performance.md
- `analyze_distributions` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/analyze-distributions.md
- `analyze_project` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/analyze-project.md
- `calculate_feature_importance` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/calculate-feature-importance.md
- `compare_datasets` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/compare-datasets.md
- `crawl_single_page` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp/crawl-single-page.md
- …and 104 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/aegntic-aegntic-mcp.md

## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=aegntic-aegntic-mcp · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/aegntic-aegntic-mcp