n8n-mcp-tools-expert

# n8n MCP Tools Expert Master guide for using n8n-mcp MCP server tools to build workflows. ## When to Use - You are using the `n8n-mcp` toolset to discover nodes, validate configs, or manage workflows. - The task involves choosing the right MCP tool or understanding its expected parameters and usage pattern. - You need guidance on workflow creation or editing through n8n MCP rather than through the n8n UI alone. --- ## Tool Categories n8n-mcp provides tools organized into categories: 1. **Node Discovery** → SEARCH_GUIDE.md 2. **Configuration Validation** → VALIDATION_GUIDE.md 3. **Workflow Management** → WORKFLOW_GUIDE.md 4. **Template Library** - Search and deploy 2,700+ real workflows 5. **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 | --- ## Tool Selection Guide ### Finding the Right Node **Workflow**: ``` 1. search_nodes({query: "keyword"}) 2. get_node({no...