// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

N8N WORKFLOW BUILDER MCP SERVER TOOLS

34 tools from the n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 34 N8N WORKFLOW BUILDER MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 11 tools

Read download_workflow Download a workflow and save it to a local JSON file (avoids dumping to chat) Read get_credential_schema Get the schema for a specific credential type to understand what fields are required when creating credenti... Read get_execution Get detailed information about a specific workflow execution Read get_tag Retrieve individual tag details by ID Read get_workflow Get an n8n workflow Read get_workflow_tags Get all tags associated with a specific workflow Read list_executions List workflow executions with filtering and pagination support Read list_tags List all workflow tags with pagination support Read list_workflows List all workflows from your n8n instance. Returns a comprehensive list of all workflows with their IDs, na... Read list_workflows_full List all workflows with complete data including nodes and connections. Warning: high token usage. Read generate_audit Generate a comprehensive security audit report for the n8n instance

WRITE 15 tools

Write add_node Add a single node to an existing workflow Write connect_nodes Connect two nodes in a workflow Write create_credential Create a new credential for workflow authentication. Use get_credential_schema first to understand required... Write create_tag Create a new workflow tag for organization and categorization Write create_workflow Create an n8n workflow Write deactivate_workflow Deactivate an n8n workflow Write disconnect_nodes Remove a connection between two nodes Write update_node Update a specific node Write update_node_from_file Update a node parameter by reading value from a file (ideal for long SQL queries, scripts, templates) Write update_tag Modify tag names for better organization Write update_workflow Update an existing n8n workflow Write update_workflow_name Rename a workflow without sending the full workflow object Write update_workflow_settings Update workflow settings without sending full workflow Write update_workflow_tags Assign or remove tags from workflows Write upload_workflow Upload a workflow from a local JSON file to n8n (creates new workflow)

DESTRUCTIVE 5 tools

Destructive delete_credential Delete a credential by ID. This will remove the credential and make it unavailable for workflows. Use with ... Destructive delete_execution Delete a workflow execution record from the n8n instance Destructive delete_tag Remove unused tags from the system Destructive delete_workflow Delete an n8n workflow Destructive remove_node Remove a node from a workflow (also removes its connections)

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute execute_workflow Trigger immediate execution of a workflow by its ID. Starts the workflow manually regardless of its normal ... Execute activate_workflow Activate an n8n workflow Execute create_workflow_and_activate Create and activate an n8n workflow

// FAQ

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

The n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server MCP server exposes 34 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

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

Route the n8n Workflow Builder 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 Workflow Builder MCP Server tools fall into? +

n8n Workflow Builder MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (11), Write (15), Destructive (5), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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