From f74c32bcf490f3825e429e4d8f0def641495fbc3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: czlonkowski <56956555+czlonkowski@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:00:50 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add sponsorship section to README

- Add prominent but non-intrusive sponsorship section after Quick Start
- Include GitHub Sponsors badge with call-to-action
- Explain the value exchange for potential sponsors
- Position strategically where users have seen the project's value
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 README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 613231d..4910bf4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -205,6 +205,26 @@ Add to Claude Desktop config:
 
 **Restart Claude Desktop after updating configuration** - That's it! 🎉
 
+## 💖 Support This Project
+
+<div align="center">
+  <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/czlonkowski">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Sponsor-❤️-db61a2?style=for-the-badge&logo=github-sponsors" alt="Sponsor n8n-mcp" />
+  </a>
+</div>
+
+**n8n-mcp** started as a personal tool but now helps tens of thousands of developers automate their workflows efficiently. Maintaining and developing this project competes with my paid work.
+
+Your sponsorship helps me:
+- 🚀 Dedicate focused time to new features
+- 🐛 Respond quickly to issues
+- 📚 Keep documentation up-to-date
+- 🔄 Ensure compatibility with latest n8n releases
+
+Every sponsorship directly translates to hours invested in making n8n-mcp better for everyone. **[Become a sponsor →](https://github.com/sponsors/czlonkowski)**
+
+---
+
 ### Option 3: Local Installation (For Development)
 
 **Prerequisites:** [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) installed on your system