N8n MCP Bridge FAQs

Question 1

How do I use the N8n MCP Bridge with N8n?

Accepted Answer

You can use the N8n HTTP Request node to send requests to the N8n MCP Bridge endpoints, such as `/servers`, `/server/{server_id}/tools`, and `/tool-call/{server_id}`, with the appropriate headers and API key for authentication.

Question 2

What is the N8n MCP Bridge?

Accepted Answer

The N8n MCP Bridge connects N8n workflows to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling AI agents within N8n to utilize specialized tools hosted on these servers without requiring you to self-host N8n.

Question 3

What are the main features of the N8n MCP Bridge?

Accepted Answer

The N8n MCP Bridge lists available MCP servers, discovers tools and their schemas, executes tool calls on MCP servers, automatically runs Node.js-based MCP servers locally, and secures access with API key authentication.

Question 4

What MCP servers are pre-configured with the N8n MCP Bridge?

Accepted Answer

The service comes pre-configured with Todoist, Memory, Slack, and Brave Search MCP servers, enabling immediate integration with these popular services.

Question 5

How does the N8n MCP Bridge work?

Accepted Answer

The service spawns local MCP servers, translates HTTP requests to MCP protocol format, manages server lifecycles, and secures access with API keys, allowing seamless communication between N8n and MCP servers.

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