Build your own N8N workflows MCP server
This n8n template shows you how to create an MCP server out of your existing n8n workflows. With this, any MCP client connected can get more done with powerful end-to-end workflows rather than just simple tools. Designing agent tools for outcome rather than utility has been a long recommended practice of mine and it applies well when it comes to building MCP servers; In gist, agents to be making the least amount of calls possible to complete a task. This is why n8n can be a great fit for MCP servers! This template connects your agent/MCP client (like Claude Desktop) to your existing workflows by allowing the AI to discover, manage and run these workflows indirectly. How it works An MCP trigger is used and attaches 4 custom workflow tools to discover and manage existing workflows to use and 1 custom workflow tool to execute them. We'll introduce an idea of "available" workflows which the agent is allowed to use. This will help limit and avoid some issues when trying to use every workflow such as clashes or non-production. The n8n node is a core node which taps into your n8n instance API and is able to retrieve all workflows or filter by tag. For our example, we've tagged the workflows we want to use with "mcp" and these are exposed through the tool "search workflows". Redis is used as our main memory for keeping track of which workflows are "available". The tools we have are "add Workflow", "remove workflow" and "list workflows". The agent should be able to manage this autonomously. Our approach to allow the agent to execute workflows is to use the Subworkflow trigger. The tricky part is figuring out the input schema for each but was eventually solved by pulling this information out of the workflow's template JSON and adding it as part of the "available" workflow's description. To pass parameters through the Subworkflow trigger, we can do so via the passthrough method - which is that incoming data is used when parameters are not explicitly set within the node. When running, the agent will not see the "available" workflows immediately but will need to discover them via "list" and "search". The human will need to make the agent aware that these workflows will be preferred when answering queries or completing tasks. How to use First, decide which workflows will be made visible to the MCP server. This example uses the tag of "mcp" but you can all workflows or filter in other ways. Next, ensure these workflows have Subworkflow triggers with input schema set. This is how the MCP server will run them. Set the MCP server to "active" which turns on production mode and makes available to production URL. Use this production URL in your MCP client. For Claude Desktop, see the instructions here - https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-langchain.mcptrigger/integrating-with-claude-desktop. There is a small learning curve which will shape how you communicate with this MCP server so be patient and test. The MCP server will work better if there is a focused goal in mind ie. Research and report, rather than just a collection of unrelated tools. Requirements N8N API key to filter for selected workflows. N8N workflows with Subworkflow triggers! Redis for memory and tracking the "available" workflows. MCP Client or Agent for usage such as Claude Desktop - https://claude.ai/download Customising this workflow If your targeted workflows do not use the subworkflow trigger, it is possible to amend the executeTool to use HTTP requests for webhooks. Managing available workflows helps if you have many workflows where some may be too similar for the agent. If this isn't a problem for you however, feel free to remove the concept of "available" and let the agent discover and use all workflows!
By JimleukGenerate SEO seed keywords using AI
What this workflow does: This flow uses an AI node to generate Seed Keywords to focus SEO efforts on based on your ideal customer profile. You can use these keywords to form part of your SEO strategy. Outputs: List of 20 Seed Keywords Setup Fill the Set Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) Connect with your credentials Replace the Connect to your own database with your own database Pre-requisites / Dependencies You know your ideal customer profile (ICP) An AI API account (either OpenAI or Anthropic recommended) More templates and n8n workflows >>> @simonscrapes
By simonscrapesAnalyze email headers for IP reputation and spoofing detection - Gmail
Analyze Emails for Security Insights Who is this for? This workflow is ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, and organizations looking to enhance their email security practices. It is particularly useful for those who need to analyze Gmail email headers for IP tracking, spoofing detection, and sender reputation assessment. What problem is this workflow solving? Email spoofing and phishing attacks are significant cybersecurity threats. By analyzing email headers, this workflow provides detailed insights into the email's origin, authentication status, and the reputation of the sending IP address. It helps detect potential spoofing attempts and assess the trustworthiness of incoming emails. What this workflow does This n8n workflow automates the process of analyzing email headers received in Gmail. It performs the following key functions: Triggering and Email Header Extraction: It monitors Gmail inboxes for new emails and extracts their headers for analysis. Authentication Analysis: It validates SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication results to ensure the email adheres to industry-standard security protocols. IP Analysis: The workflow extracts the originating IP address and evaluates its reputation and geographic details using external APIs. Reputation Scoring: It integrates with IP Quality Score to detect spam activity and assess the sender's reputation. Consolidation and Webhook Response: All results are aggregated into a single JSON response, making it easy to integrate with third-party platforms or tools for further automation. Setup Authenticate Gmail: Configure the Gmail Trigger node with your Gmail account credentials. API Keys (Optional): Obtain an API key for IP Quality Score (https://ipqualityscore.com). Ensure the IP-API endpoint is accessible. This step is optional as ipqualityscore.com will provide a limited number of free lookups each month. See more details here. Activate the Workflow: Ensure the workflow is active to process incoming emails in real-time. How to customize this workflow to your needs Add Alerts: Use the Gmail - Respond to Webhook node to trigger notifications in Slack, email, or any other communication channel. Integrate with SIEM: Forward the workflow output to SIEM tools like Splunk or ELK Stack for further analysis. Modify Validation Rules: Update SPF, DKIM, or DMARC logic in the Set nodes to align with your organization’s security policies. Expand IP Analysis: Add more APIs or services to enrich IP reputation data, such as VirusTotal or AbuseIPDB. --- This workflow provides a robust foundation for email security monitoring and can be tailored to fit your organization's unique requirements. With its modular design and integration options, it’s a versatile tool to enhance your cybersecurity operations.
By Angel MenendezBuild an MCP server with Airtable
Who is this for? This template is designed for anyone who wants to integrate MCP with their AI Agents using Airtable. Whether you're a developer, a data analyst, or an automation enthusiast, if you're looking to leverage the power of MCP and Airtable in your n8n workflows, this template is for you. What problem is this workflow solving? This template caters to MCP beginners seeking a hands-on example and developers looking to integrate Airtable MCP service. When integrating MCP with Airtable, manually updating AI Agents after changes to Airtable data on the MCP Server is time-consuming and error-prone. This template automates the process, enabling the AI Agent to instantly recognize changes made to Airtable on the MCP Server. In data management, for example, it ensures that record updates or additions in Airtable are automatically detected by the AI Agent. With detailed steps, it simplifies the integration process for all users. What this workflow does This workflow focuses on integrating MCP with Airtable within n8n. Specifically, it allows you to build an MCP Server and Client using Airtable nodes in n8n. Any changes made to the Airtable Base/Table on the MCP Server are automatically recognized by the MCP Client in the workflow. This means that you can make changes to your Airtable (such as adding, deleting, or modifying records) on the MCP Server, and the MCP Client in the n8n workflow will immediately detect these changes without any manual intervention. Setup Requirements An active n8n account. Access to Airtable API. A sample base and rows in Airtable that you can use to test. An API key from your preferred LLM to power the AI agent. Step-by-step guide Create a new workflow in n8n: Log in to your n8n account and create a new workflow. Add Airtable nodes: Search for and add the Airtable nodes to your workflow that you wish the MCP client to have access to. Set up the MCP Server and Client: Use the appropriate nodes in n8n to set up the MCP Server and Client. Connect the Airtable nodes to the MCP nodes as required. Activate and test the workflow: Talk to the chat trigger once all credentials have been updated and table data synced and try adding some rows, deleting or finding and updating cells. How to customize this workflow to your needs If you want to customize this workflow, you can: Modify the triggers: You can change the conditions under which the MCP Client detects changes. For example, you can set it to detect changes only in specific fields or based on certain record values in Airtable. Integrate with other services: You can add more nodes to the workflow to integrate with other services, such as sending notifications to Slack or triggering further actions based on the detected Airtable changes. --- Need help? Feel free to contact us at 1 Node. Get instant access to a library of free resources we created.
By Aitor | 1NodeAutomate research paper collection with Bright Data & n8n
Description This workflow automatically collects and organizes research papers from academic databases and journals into Google Sheets. It helps researchers and students save time by eliminating manual searches across multiple academic sources and centralizing research materials. Overview This workflow automatically scrapes research papers from academic databases and journals, then organizes them in Google Sheets. It uses Bright Data to access academic sources and extracts key information like titles, authors, abstracts, and citations. Tools Used n8n: The automation platform that orchestrates the workflow. Bright Data: For scraping academic websites and research databases without getting blocked. Google Sheets: For organizing and storing research paper data. How to Install Import the Workflow: Download the .json file and import it into your n8n instance. Configure Bright Data: Add your Bright Data credentials to the Bright Data node. Connect Google Sheets: Authenticate your Google account. Customize: Specify research topics, journals, or authors to track. Use Cases Academic Researchers: Stay updated on new papers in your field. Students: Collect research for literature reviews and dissertations. Research Teams: Collaborate on literature databases. --- Connect with Me Website: https://www.nofluff.online YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBeen/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaronbeen/ Get Bright Data: https://get.brightdata.com/1tndi4600b25 (Using this link supports my free workflows with a small commission) n8n automation research academicpapers brightdata googlesheets researchpapers academicresearch literaturesearch scholarlyarticles n8nworkflow workflow nocode researchautomation academicscraping researchtools papertracking academicjournals researchdatabase literaturereview academicwriting datascraping researchorganization scholarlyresearch citationmanagement academicproductivity
By Yaron BeenMeraki packet loss and latency alerts to Microsoft Teams
This Template gives the ability to monitor all uplinks for your Meraki Dashboard and then alert your team in a method you prefer. This example is a Teams notification to our Dispatch Channel Setup will probably take around 30 minutes to 1h provided with the Template. Most time intensive steps are getting a Meraki API key which I go over and setting up the Teams node which n8n has good documentation for. Tutorial & explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvaN0dNwRNU
By GavinAuto-generate & publish SEO articles to WordPress with GPT-4 + Postgres tracking
🚀 What this flow does • 🔎 Selects the least-used WordPress category (tracked in PostgreSQL) • 🤖 Uses GPT (4-mini or better) to generate a fully formatted SEO article with headings, TOC, lists, CTA, and Yoast blocks • 🖼️ Creates a placeholder cover image and uploads it to WordPress Media • 📬 Publishes the final post via /wp-json/wp/v2/posts with correct category + featured image • 🧠 Logs the used category for future rotation (zero duplicates!) ⚙️ Setup in 3 mins 🏷️ Add your WordPress domain with a simple Set node: domain=https://yourdomain.com 🔐 Create these 3 credentials in n8n: YOURWORDPRESSCREDENTIAL — for /media, /posts YOURPOSTGRESCREDENTIAL — for category tracking YOUROPENAICREDENTIAL — GPT-4-mini or better 🧱 Run the SQL from docs to create the used_categories table ✅ Manually test first 3–5 nodes to check WP auth, OpenAI response, and DB connection 🕒 Then just schedule it and let the bot write for you. 🎯 Why it's awesome This is your personal AI content writer + publisher — perfect for: • 📰 SEO content farms • 📈 Affiliate blogs • 🧰 Micro niche sites • 🤫 PBNs with rotation-safe automation No more manual uploads, broken categories, or GPT spam. Every post is structured, beautiful, and intelligently categorized.
By AlexWantMoreBCollect posts from Twitter and send to Airtable
This workflow collects tweets (100 but adjustable) and add them to AirTable. Starting the 2nd execution, the workflow will add only the new tweets (based on Tweet ID), so there won't be any tweet duplications
By OsherDEnrich up to 1500 emails per hour with Dropcontact batch requests
The template allows to make Dropcontact batch requests up to 250 requests every 10 minutes (1500/hour). Valuable if high volume email enrichment is expected. Dropcontact will look for email & basic email qualification if firstname, lastname, company_name is provided. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Step 1: Node "Profiles Query" Connect your own source (Airtable, Google Sheets, Supabase,...) the template is using Postgres by default. --- Note I: Be careful your source is only returning a maximum of 250 items. --- Note II: The next node uses the next variables, make sure you can map these from your source file: first_name last_name website (company_name would work too) full_name (see note) ---- Note III: This template is using the Dropcontact Batch API, which works in a POST & GET setup. Not a GET request only to retrieve data, as Dropcontact needs to process the batch data load properly. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Step 2: Node "Data Transformation" Will transform the input variables in the proper json format. This json format is expected from the Dropcontact API to make a batch request. "full_name" is being used as a custom identifier to update the returned email to the proper contact in your source database. To make things easy, use a unique identiefer in the full_name variable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Step3: Node: "Bulk Dropcontact Requests". Enter your Dropcontact credentials in the node: Bulk Dropcontact Requests. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Step4: Connect your output source by mapping the data you like to use. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Step5: Node: "Slack" (OPTIONAL) Connect your slack account, if an error occur, you will be notified. --- TIP: Try to run the workflow with a batch of 10 (not 250) as it might need to run initially before you will be able to map the data to your final destination. Once the data fields are properly mapped, adjust back to 250.
By victor de costerExtract and organize Colombian invoices with Gmail, GPT-4o & Google Workspace
🧾 Personal Invoice Processor This N8N workflow automates the extraction and organization of personal invoices in Colombia received via Gmail. It includes the following key steps: 🔁 Flow Summary Email Trigger Polls Gmail every 30 minutes for emails with .zip attachments (assumed to contain invoices). Expects ZIP file following DIAN standards. ZIP File Handling Extracts all files. Filters only PDF and XML files for processing. Data Extraction & Processing Uses LangChain Agent + OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini) to extract: Tipo de documento (Factura / Nota Crédito) Número de factura Fecha de emisión (YYYY-MM-DD) NIT emisor y receptor (sin dígito de verificación) Razón social del emisor Subtotal, IVA, Total CUFE Resumen de compra (max 20 words, formatted sentence) Validation Ensures Total = Subtotal + IVA using a calculator node. Storage Uploads the original PDF to Google Drive. Renames the file to: YYYY-MM-DD-NUMERO_FACTURA.pdf. Inserts or updates invoice details in Google Sheets using a unique Key (NITEmisor + NumeroFactura) to prevent duplication. --- > ⚙️ Designed for personal use with minimal latency tolerance and high automation reliability.
By Juan SanchezStreamline your Zoom meetings with secure, automated Stripe payments
🎉 Do you want to master AI automation, so you can save time and build cool stuff? I’ve created a welcoming Skool community for non-technical yet resourceful learners. 👉🏻 Join the AI Atelier 👈🏻 --- Unlock streamlined Zoom Meeting organization and exclusive access management with this n8n workflow. Designed for educators, event organizers, and businesses, this tool automates your event logistics, so you can focus on delivering valuable content. Features Zoom Meetings Creation: Instantly generate new Zoom meetings with the n8n built-in form. Collect Payments Using Stripe: Effortlessly monetize your events with secure, automatically created Stripe payment pages for each meeting. Exclusive Gated Access: Ensure your content remains exclusive by sending Zoom meeting passwords only to verified subscribers who have completed their payment through Stripe. Participants Email Notifications: Automate the distribution of Zoom meeting details post-payment, eliminating the need for manual email management and ensuring participants are promptly informed. Instant and Easy Participants Overview: Manage and track your event registrations with ease. All related data is stored in a Google Sheets document that you own. You're notified via email with each new subscription, simplifying participant management. Set Up Steps Connect your Zoom, Stripe, Gmail and Google Sheet credentials. Create an empty Google Sheet in your Google Drive. Fill the config node (Sheet URL, email and currency). Edit email text. This n8n workflow template is designed to minimize setup time and maximize efficiency, allowing you to focus on delivering value to your subscribers. With just a few clicks, you can automate the entire process of organizing and monetizing your Zoom meetings. Created by the n8ninja.
By Emmanuel Bernard - n8n Expert LausanneGenerate video ads with Gemini 2.5 flash images & FAL WAN animation
This automated workflow template transforms a single product image into a complete professional advertisement video with dynamic motion and custom soundtrack. Perfect for e-commerce businesses, marketing agencies, and content creators who need to quickly produce high-quality video ads for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Note: This workflow uses FAL.ai API for AI image generation with Gemini Bano Banana and video creation with Wan, Google Gemini for intelligent storyboarding, ImgBB for image hosting, and Upload-Post.com for automated social media publishing. Who Is This For? E-commerce Businesses: Transform product photos into engaging video advertisements that drive sales and increase conversion rates across social media platforms. Marketing Agencies: Scale video ad production for multiple clients without expensive video equipment or extensive editing time. Social Media Managers: Create consistent, professional video content for brands that stands out in crowded social feeds. Content Creators & Influencers: Generate eye-catching product showcase videos for sponsored content and affiliate marketing campaigns. Small Business Owners: Compete with larger brands by creating professional-quality video ads on a budget. What Problem Does This Workflow Solve? Creating professional video advertisements traditionally requires expensive equipment, design skills, and hours of editing time. This workflow addresses these challenges by: AI-Powered Visual Enhancement: Automatically generates 4 unique variations of your product image with different lighting, backgrounds, and visual effects. Intelligent Motion Generation: Converts static images into dynamic 5-second video clips with smooth camera movements, rotations, and visual effects. Automated Storyboarding: Uses AI to create a cohesive visual narrative that showcases your product from multiple appealing angles. Professional Audio Integration: Automatically generates and adds suitable background music that matches your product and brand aesthetic. Seamless Video Composition: Combines all video clips into a single 20-second advertisement with smooth transitions. Multi-Platform Publishing: Automatically uploads finished videos to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with optimized formatting. How It Works Product Upload: Submit a single product image and brief description through the web form interface. AI Storyboard Creation: Google Gemini AI analyzes your product and creates a 4-frame visual story with lighting enhancements, background changes, and cinematic effects. Image Generation: FAL.ai Gemini 2.5 Flash creates 4 unique variations of your product image based on the AI-generated prompts. Video Animation: Each enhanced image is converted into a 5-second video clip with specific motion patterns (rotation, zoom, lighting sweeps, camera orbits). Quality Control: The system monitors video generation progress and ensures all clips are successfully created before proceeding. Video Sequencing: FFmpeg API combines all 4 video clips into a seamless 20-second advertisement with smooth transitions. Audio Enhancement: AI generates appropriate background music that matches your product category and brand style. Final Composition: Audio and video are merged to create the complete advertisement. Automated Publishing: The finished video is automatically uploaded to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube with your product description. Setup FAL.ai API Setup: Create account at fal.ai and obtain API credentials Add your API token to the HTTP request authentication nodes Google Gemini API: Set up Google AI Studio account and get API key Configure the Google Gemini Chat Model node with your credentials ImgBB Configuration: Register at imgbb.com for image hosting Update the imgbbapikey in the "Set APIs Vars" node Upload-Post Integration: Create account at upload-post.com Connect your social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) Add your Upload-Post credentials to the final upload node Workflow Configuration: Adjust video parameters (resolution, frame rate, duration) in the image-to-video nodes Customize audio prompts in the "Create Sounds" node Modify social media posting settings in the "Upload Post" node Requirements Accounts: n8n, FAL.ai, Google AI Studio, ImgBB, Upload-Post.com API Keys: FAL.ai API token, Google Gemini API key, ImgBB API key, Upload-Post credentials Social Media: Connected TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts for automated publishing Features AI-Powered Image Enhancement: Creates 4 professional variations with lighting, background, and effect improvements Dynamic Video Generation: Converts static images to engaging videos with camera movements and visual effects Intelligent Audio Matching: Generates background music that complements your product and target audience Multi-Platform Optimization: Automatically formats videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts (9:16 aspect ratio) Progress Monitoring: Built-in status checking ensures reliable video generation before proceeding to next steps Automated Publishing: Direct upload to social media platforms with optimized descriptions and formatting Scalable Processing: Handles multiple video generations simultaneously for efficient batch processing Professional Quality: Produces broadcast-ready videos suitable for paid advertising campaigns Use this template to revolutionize your product marketing strategy, automatically converting any product photo into multiple high-quality video advertisements ready for immediate social media deployment.
By Juan Carlos Cavero Gracia