n8n-mcp-tools-expertlisted

# n8n MCP Tools Expert Master guide for using n8n-mcp MCP server tools to build workflows. --- ## Tool Categories n8n-mcp provides tools organized into categories: 1. **Node Discovery** → [SEARCH_GUIDE.md](SEARCH_GUIDE.md) 2. **Configuration Validation** → [VALIDATION_GUIDE.md](VALIDATION_GUIDE.md) 3. **Workflow Management** → [WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md](WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md) 4. **Template Library** - Search and deploy 2,700+ real workflows 5. **Data Tables** - Manage n8n data tables and rows (`n8n_manage_datatable`) 6. **Credential Management** - Full credential CRUD + schema discovery (`n8n_manage_credentials`) 7. **Security & Audit** - Instance security auditing with custom deep scan (`n8n_audit_instance`) 8. **Documentation & Guides** - Tool docs, AI agent guide, Code node guides --- ## Quick Reference ### Most Used Tools (by success rate) | Tool | Use When | Speed | |------|----------|-------| | `search_nodes` | Finding nodes by keyword | <20ms | | `get_node` | Understanding node operations (detail="standard") | <10ms | | `validate_node` | Checking configurations (mode="full") | <100ms | | `n8n_create_workflow` | Creating workflows | 100-500ms | | `n8n_update_partial_workflow` | Editing workflows (MOST USED!) | 50-200ms | | `validate_workflow` | Checking complete workflow | 100-500ms | | `n8n_deploy_template` | Deploy template to n8n instance | 200-500ms | | `n8n_manage_datatable` | Managing data tables and rows | 50-500ms | | `n8n_manage_credentials` | Credential CRUD + s