// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP N8N BUILDER TOOLS

10 tools from the Mcp N8n Builder MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 10 MCP N8N BUILDER TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read get_execution Retrieves detailed information about a specific workflow execution, including execution time, status, and o... Read get_workflow Retrieves complete details of a specific workflow by its ID, including all nodes, connections, settings, an... Read list_available_nodes Lists all available nodes in the n8n instance. Use this tool BEFORE creating or updating workflows to ensur... Read list_executions Lists workflow execution history with details on success/failure status, duration, and timestamps. Use this... Read list_workflows Lists all workflows from n8n with their basic information including ID, name, status, creation date, and ta...

WRITE 3 tools

Write deactivate_workflow Deactivates a workflow by its ID, preventing it from running automatically. The workflow will still exist a... Write create_workflow Creates a new workflow in n8n with specified nodes and connections. Note that only workflows with automatic... Write update_workflow Updates an existing workflow with new configuration. Typically used after retrieving a workflow with get_wo...

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_workflow Permanently deletes a workflow by its ID. This action cannot be undone, so use with caution. Consider deact...

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute activate_workflow Activates a workflow by its ID, enabling it to run automatically based on its trigger (schedule, webhook, e...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mcp N8n Builder MCP server have? +

The Mcp N8n Builder MCP server exposes 10 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mcp N8n Builder tools? +

Route the Mcp N8n Builder 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 Mcp N8n Builder tools fall into? +

Mcp N8n Builder tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (3), Destructive (1), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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