N8n MCP Client FAQs

Question 1

What is the N8n MCP Client?

Accepted Answer

The N8n MCP Client is a community node for n8n that enables you to connect your workflows to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This allows your n8n automations to interact with AI models and external tools in a standardized way.

Question 2

How do I use the N8n MCP Client as a tool in an AI Agent?

Accepted Answer

To use the MCP Client in an AI Agent node, set the `N8N_COMMUNITY_PACKAGES_ALLOW_TOOL_USAGE` environment variable to `true` and restart n8n. Then, you can configure the MCP Client node as a tool within the AI Agent.

Question 3

What types of credentials does the N8n MCP Client support?

Accepted Answer

The MCP Client supports both Command-line Based Transport (STDIO) and Server-Sent Events (SSE) transports. STDIO requires the command to start the MCP server and any arguments, while SSE needs the URL of the SSE endpoint.

Question 4

What operations can I perform with the N8n MCP Client?

Accepted Answer

You can execute tools, retrieve prompts, list available prompts and resources, and read specific resources from the MCP server. This allows for powerful integrations with AI models and data sources.

Question 5

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol that allows AI models to interact with external tools and data sources. The N8n MCP Client lets you utilize MCP servers within your n8n workflows to access resources, execute tools, and use prompts.

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