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Major improvements:
- Fixed "95% smaller" to user-friendly "10-20 properties instead of 200+"
- Reorganized documentation section with clear categories:
  - Setup Guides
  - Usage & Best Practices
  - Technical Documentation
  - Troubleshooting
- Added comprehensive Claude Project system instructions
  - Step-by-step workflow for using MCP tools
  - Best practices for n8n automation
  - Example workflow demonstration
- Created .github/ABOUT.md for GitHub repository description
  - Clear value proposition
  - Impact metrics
  - Use cases and quick start

The Claude Project instructions provide a complete template for optimal
n8n workflow creation, emphasizing the correct tool usage order and
documentation-first approach.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
2025-06-16 23:10:19 +02:00

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About n8n-MCP

n8n-MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI assistants like Claude deep understanding of n8n's 525+ workflow automation nodes.

🎯 What it does

  • Provides AI assistants with instant access to n8n node documentation, properties, and examples
  • Reduces workflow creation time from 45 minutes to 3 minutes (as tested by Claude)
  • Eliminates guesswork with accurate node configurations and validation
  • Enables AI to build production-ready n8n workflows on the first try

🚀 Key Features

  • Smart Search - Find the right nodes instantly
  • Essential Properties - Get only what matters (10-20 properties instead of 200+)
  • Task Templates - Pre-configured settings for common automations
  • Real-time Validation - Catch errors before deployment
  • Universal Compatibility - Works with any Node.js version

📊 Impact

"Before MCP, I was translating. Now I'm composing." - Claude

  • 6 errors → 0 errors in workflow creation
  • 45 minutes → 3 minutes development time
  • 100% node coverage with 90% documentation
  • 263 AI-capable nodes fully documented

🔧 Use Cases

Perfect for:

  • AI assistants building n8n workflows
  • Developers learning n8n
  • Teams using AI for automation
  • Anyone tired of trial-and-error workflow building

🏃 Get Started

# Quick start with Docker
docker run -it ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:latest

See the README for full setup instructions.


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