Control your discord server with natural language via GPT4o and MCP Client
What it is- Very simple connection to your Discord MCP Server and 4o.
How to set it up- Just specify your MCP Server's url, select your OpenAI credential, and you're set!
How to use it- You can now send a chat message to the production URL from anywhere and the actions will occur on discord! It really is that easy.
Note: If you don't yet have a Discord MCP server set up, there is a template called "Discord MCP Server" to get you a jumpstart!
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Control Your Discord Server with Natural Language via GPT-4o and MCP Client
This n8n workflow allows you to control aspects of your Discord server using natural language commands, leveraging the power of GPT-4o through an AI Agent and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Client. It simplifies server management by translating conversational input into actionable commands.
What it does
This workflow automates the following steps:
- Listens for Chat Messages: It acts as a trigger, constantly monitoring for new chat messages in a configured chat platform (likely Discord, given the context).
- Processes with AI Agent: The received chat message is fed into an AI Agent. This agent, powered by an OpenAI Chat Model (GPT-4o), interprets the natural language command.
- Utilizes MCP Client Tool: The AI Agent is equipped with an "MCP Client Tool." This tool allows the AI to interact with and send commands to a Model Context Protocol (MCP) client, which can then execute actions on your Discord server (e.g., managing channels, roles, messages).
Prerequisites/Requirements
To use this workflow, you will need:
- n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
- OpenAI API Key: An API key from OpenAI to use the GPT-4o chat model. This will need to be configured as an n8n credential.
- MCP Client: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) client running and configured to interact with your Discord server. This workflow sends commands to an MCP client; it does not run the MCP client itself.
- Chat Platform Integration: The "Chat Trigger" node will need to be configured for your specific chat platform (e.g., Discord) to receive messages. This typically involves setting up a webhook or bot token.
Setup/Usage
- Import the Workflow: Import the provided JSON into your n8n instance.
- Configure Credentials:
- Set up an n8n credential for your OpenAI API Key and select it in the "OpenAI Chat Model" node.
- Configure Chat Trigger:
- Edit the "When chat message received" node to connect to your desired chat platform (e.g., Discord). Follow the node's documentation to set up the necessary webhooks or bot configurations for listening to messages.
- Configure AI Agent:
- The "AI Agent" node is pre-configured to use the "OpenAI Chat Model" and the "MCP Client Tool." Ensure the models and tools are correctly linked.
- Configure MCP Client Tool:
- The "MCP Client Tool" node will need to be configured to point to your running MCP client. This might involve specifying an endpoint URL or other connection details depending on your MCP client's setup.
- Activate the Workflow: Once all configurations are complete, activate the workflow.
Now, when a message is received in your configured chat platform, the AI Agent will process it and, if appropriate, use the MCP Client Tool to execute commands on your Discord server based on your natural language input.
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