// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

N8N MCP SERVER TOOLS

11 tools from the n8n MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 11 N8N MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read get_execution Retrieve detailed information about a specific workflow execution Read get_workflow Retrieve a specific workflow by ID Read list_executions Retrieve a list of workflow executions from n8n Read list_workflows Retrieve a list of all workflows available in n8n

WRITE 4 tools

Write deactivate_workflow Deactivate a workflow in n8n Write activate_workflow Activate a workflow in n8n Write create_workflow Create a new workflow in n8n Write update_workflow Update an existing workflow in n8n

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive delete_execution Delete a specific workflow execution from n8n Destructive delete_workflow Delete a workflow from n8n

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute run_webhook Execute a workflow via webhook with optional input data

// FAQ

How many tools does the n8n MCP Server MCP server have? +

The n8n MCP Server MCP server exposes 11 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on n8n MCP Server tools? +

Route the n8n MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do n8n MCP Server tools fall into? +

n8n MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (4), Write (4), Destructive (2), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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