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AI agent tools for n8n
Short answer: Our top pick for n8n: n8n-MCP, with the highest AgentPick Score (84/100) among tools tagged "n8n". Runners-up: ODS (80) and n8n-skills (76). Compare what each does, its license and how recently it was updated below.
| # | Tool | What it does | Score | Stars | License | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | n8n-MCP | A MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code / Windsurf / Cursor to build n8n workflows for you | 84/100 | ★ 23k | MIT | 14 Oct 2026 |
| #2 | ODS | ODS V3 Pre-Release: Public testing and refinement ahead of the official V3 launch. Turn your PC, Mac, or Linux box into a private AI server. | 80/100 | ★ 7.5k | Apache-2.0 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| #3 | n8n-skills | n8n skillset for Claude Code to build flawless n8n workflows | 76/100 | ★ 6.4k | MIT | 9 Oct 2026 |
| #4 | studio | Open-source control plane for your AI agents. Connect tools, hire agents, track every token and dollar | 67/100 | ★ 409 | MIT | 14 Oct 2026 |
| #5 | selfhost-ai | One-command installer for a self-hosted AI stack on your own server: n8n, Ollama, Open WebUI, OpenClaw, Dify, Flowise, Supabase, ComfyUI, Qdrant & 30+… | 65/100 | ★ 945 | Apache-2.0 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| #6 | synapse-ai | Build AI agents that actually do things. Synapse is an open-source platform for creating, connecting, and orchestrating AI agents powered by any LLM —… | 52/100 | ★ 328 | AGPL-3.0 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| #7 | n8n-claw | OpenClaw-inspired autonomous AI agent built entirely in n8n. Adaptive RAG-powered memory, Skills via MCP templates, Expert Agents with delegated sub-a… | 50/100 | ★ 559 | See repo | 11 Oct 2026 |
| #8 | LaunchStack | AI-powered StartUp Accelerator Engine built with Next.js, LangChain, PostgreSQL + pgvector. Upload, organize, and chat with documents. Includes predic… | 48/100 | ★ 894 | Apache-2.0 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| #9 | mcp-n8n-workflow-builder | AI-powered n8n workflow automation through natural language. MCP server enabling Claude AI & Cursor IDE to create, manage, and monitor workflows via M… | 30/100 | ★ 235 | MIT | 13 Sept 2026 |
| #10 | self-host-n8n-on-gcr | Self-host n8n on Google Cloud without the subscription fees or server headaches - because your automation workflows shouldn't cost more than your coff… | 27/100 | ★ 619 | MIT | 13 May 2026 |
| #11 | discord-mcp | A MCP server for the Discord integration. Enable your AI assistants to seamlessly interact with Discord. Enhance your Discord experience with powerful… | 27/100 | ★ 543 | MIT | 25 Apr 2026 |
| #12 | aiflowy | AIFlowy is an enterprise-grade AI application development platform based on Java, comparable to products like Dify and Coze. | 25/100 | ★ 785 | See repo | 15 Jun 2026 |
| #13 | Open-Workflow-Library | Open workflow intelligence for discovering, validating, repairing, and generating automation workflows across frameworks — starting with n8n. | 22/100 | ★ 557 | MIT | 24 May 2026 |
| #14 | n8n-workflow-builder | AI assistant integration for n8n workflow automation through Model Context Protocol (MCP). Connect Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants to… | 20/100 | ★ 547 | MIT | 19 Mar 2026 |
Source: each project's public GitHub repository (description, stars, license, last push). Listed tools aren't tested or ranked by AgentPick.
How to choose
- Check self-hosting options and data residency.
- Look for retries and error handling on each step.
- Prefer tools with human approval for risky actions.
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