mcp-n8n-builder (spences10/mcp-n8n-builder) is an MCP server listed on the M8ven Trust Index. It scores 64 out of 100, grade C. It declares 10 tools. No publisher has claimed this listing.

C
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64/100

mcp-n8n-builder

๐Ÿช„ MCP server for programmatic creation and management of n8n workflows. Enables AI assistants to build, modify, and manage workflows without direct user intervention through a comprehensive set of tools and resources for interacting with n8n's REST API.

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Source: mcp.so ยท also listed on ModelScope, github_topic

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// key findings
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Known vulnerabilities in dependencies: 3 high
Affects packages this MCP installs at runtime. Upgrade or remove the affected dependency.
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No credential exfiltration, no sensitive file access, no obfuscation
Static analysis found nothing flowing your secrets to unexpected places.
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Open source with a license and README
Anyone can audit the code, the license is declared, and the publisher documents what it does.
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You'll be asked for 1 credential: N8N_API_KEY
These are read from process.env at runtime. Make sure you trust where theyโ€™ll be sent.
// tools this server exposes10 tools

These names and descriptions are the publisher's own, read from the source code. We print them as written. Our assessment is the findings above, not this list.

list_available_nodes

Lists all available nodes in the n8n instance. Use this tool BEFORE creating or updating workflows to ensure you only use valid node types. This helps prevent errors caused by using node types that do not exist in the current n8n instance.

list_workflows

Lists all workflows from n8n with their basic information including ID, name, status, creation date, and tags. Use this tool to get an overview of available workflows before performing operations on specific workflows. Results can be filtered by active status, tags, or name.

create_workflow

Creates a new workflow in n8n with specified nodes and connections. Note that only workflows with automatic trigger nodes (schedule, webhook, etc.) can be activated - workflows with only manual triggers cannot be activated. Returns the created workflow with its assigned ID.

get_workflow

Retrieves complete details of a specific workflow by its ID, including all nodes, connections, settings, and metadata. Use this tool when you need to examine a workflow's structure before updating it or to understand how it works.

update_workflow

Updates an existing workflow with new configuration. Typically used after retrieving a workflow with get_workflow, modifying its structure, and then saving the changes. The entire workflow structure must be provided, not just the parts being changed.

delete_workflow

Permanently deletes a workflow by its ID. This action cannot be undone, so use with caution. Consider deactivating workflows instead if you might need them again later.

activate_workflow

Activates a workflow by its ID, enabling it to run automatically based on its trigger (schedule, webhook, etc.). Note that only workflows with automatic trigger nodes can be activated - workflows with only manual triggers cannot be activated.

deactivate_workflow

Deactivates a workflow by its ID, preventing it from running automatically. The workflow will still exist and can be manually executed or reactivated later. Use this instead of deleting workflows that you might need again.

list_executions

Lists workflow execution history with details on success/failure status, duration, and timestamps. Use this tool to monitor workflow performance, troubleshoot issues, or verify that workflows are running as expected. Results can be filtered by workflow ID, status, and limited to a specific number.

get_execution

Retrieves detailed information about a specific workflow execution, including execution time, status, and optionally the full data processed at each step. Particularly useful for debugging failed workflows or understanding data transformations between nodes.

// known CVEs in dependencies3 high

Disclosed vulnerabilities in this server's declared npm dependencies (via OSV). Whether each is reachable depends on the installed versions.

high@modelcontextprotocol/sdk@1.15.1GHSA-345p-7cg4-v4c7

@modelcontextprotocol/sdk has cross-client data leak via shared server/transport instance reuse

high@modelcontextprotocol/sdk@1.15.1GHSA-8r9q-7v3j-jr4g

Anthropic's MCP TypeScript SDK has a ReDoS vulnerability

high@modelcontextprotocol/sdk@1.15.1GHSA-w48q-cv73-mx4w

Model Context Protocol (MCP) TypeScript SDK does not enable DNS rebinding protection by default

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// environment variables
To run this server yourself, you supply these values. They go in your own MCP client configuration and stay on your machine. The secret label means the value is sensitive, not that the server mishandles it.
configCACHE_ENABLEDEnable caching false
configCACHE_TTLCache TTL in seconds 300
configLOG_LEVELLogging level "info"
๐Ÿ” secretN8N_API_KEY"": "your-n8n-api-key",
configN8N_HOST"": "http://localhost:5678/api/v1",
configOUTPUT_VERBOSITYVerbosity Control: Use =concise (default) for summaries instead of full JSON
// quality suggestions

Tool annotations

No tools have read-only/destructive annotations

Add readOnlyHint or destructiveHint annotations to every tool so hosts can warn users before invoking.

All four hints declared on every tool

10/10 tools missing one or more hints โ€” list_available_nodes (missing: readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint); list_workflows (missing: readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint); create_workflow (missing: readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint), +7 more. OpenAI's directory rejects tools where any of the four hints are missing or non-boolean.

For every tool, set all four hints (readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint) to explicit true/false values that match the handlerโ€™s actual behaviour.

Tests exist

No test files found

Add tests that exercise each declared tool.

Production dependencies are patched

0 critical, 3 high severity in production deps โ€” @modelcontextprotocol/sdk@1.15.1 (high), @modelcontextprotocol/sdk@1.15.1 (high)

Run npm audit fix, or upgrade the affected packages to a non-vulnerable version.

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