MCP Comparison
Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.
MCP Server Templates (Legacy)
MCP Server Templates (Legacy) is a flexible platform that provides Docker and Kubernetes backends, a lightweight CLI (mcpt), and client utilities for seamless MCP integration. It enables you to spin up servers from templates, route requests through a single endpoint with load balancing, and support both deployed (HTTP) and local (stdio) transports — all with sensible defaults and YAML-based configs. This legacy variant lays the groundwork for MCP integrations, while offering a clear upgrade path to the newer MCP Platform. The project emphasizes migration guidance to keep existing configurations working as you move to enhanced architecture and capabilities.
N8N MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to integrate Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, and Cursor with n8n workflows. This MCP enables users to build, test, and orchestrate complex workflows by exposing a set of tools that bridge Claude’s capabilities with n8n’s automation platform. The project emphasizes robust trigger handling, multi-tenant readiness, and progressive documentation to help developers understand how tools map to real-world workflow tasks. It also outlines future tooling integration points (such as getNodeEssentials and getNodeInfo) to further enhance node-structure awareness within MCP-powered automations.
| Feature | MCP Server Templates (Legacy) | N8N MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 0 | 4 |
| Has Installation Guide | ||
| Has Examples | ||
| Website | ||
| Source Code |
No tools listed
- n8n_test_workflow
- n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow
- getNodeEssentials
- getNodeInfo
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