Run n8n-mcp from ChatGPT or Claude
MCP for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor to build n8n workflows. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run n8n-mcp on your own computer and read what it prints.
Works on
- MacWorks
Homebrew has a ready-made build; the AI can install it with
brew install n8n-mcp. - LinuxPartly
Homebrew on Linux builds it from source, or install it with your distribution's package manager.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If n8n-mcp has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About n8n-mcp
- Version
- 2.102.0
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 4,844 · #1,245 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- www.n8n-mcp.com
- Install
brew install n8n-mcp
Try asking
“Install n8n-mcp with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read n8n-mcp --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update n8n-mcp and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run n8n-mcp on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs n8n-mcp there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install n8n-mcp first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install n8n-mcp for you.
Is it safe?
A new computer starts read-only: running commands is turned on per computer, and BCD reaches only the folders you allow.
Try it on your computer
BCD connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps to your own Mac, Windows or Linux computer. One computer is free, with 20,000 tool calls a month and no card.
Program data from Homebrew, updated 2026-11-11. Installs are Homebrew's installs on request over the last 365 days.