MCP + n8n: Build Extendible & Reusable AI Automation Systems | Tutorial

Derek Cheung writes:

Discover how to harness the power of Model Context Protocol (MCP) to supercharge your n8n AI workflows! In this tutorial, we explore Anthropic’s open standard for connecting AI systems to data sources, making it simpler and more reliable to build powerful AI applications. :mag: What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding MCP’s client-server architecture and how it works
  • Building an MCP server with multiple AI tools (Technical Analysis, Perplexity Research, Gmail)
  • Creating end-to-end AI workflows for research and analysis
  • Extending your MCP server with new capabilities without changing client code
  • Connecting MCP servers to Claude in Cloud Desktop for expanded capabilities

Perfect for AI developers, workflow automation enthusiasts, and anyone looking to build more powerful, extensible AI systems that can access real-world data and services!

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I cannot make the mcp desktop config file on claude stay connected to the n8n mcp server node, whether hosted on hostinger, or on the paid version of n8n. is there a tutorial that shows why the MCP connection immediately receives a termination request after the initial connection?