Setting up the n8n MCP Server with Claude Desktop
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How to install Node.js, run the MCP server, and connect Claude Desktop to n8n using a configuration file.
API Key Security
Never share your n8n API key with anyone. Anyone with access to this key can gain full control over your n8n account.
Mandatory Restart Step
Claude Desktop does not automatically detect changes to the configuration file. You must fully 'Quit' the application (not just close the window) and reopen it.
Full Configuration vs Basic
Use the 'Full Configuration' if you want Claude to assist in debugging executions or creating workflows directly within your n8n instance, rather than just generating code snippets.
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