Can I use n8n as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a n8n CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose n8n through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected n8n tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are n8n credentials stored?

n8n credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for n8n MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

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n8n CLI for Headless Automation

Use the n8n CLI for headless automation with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

7 functions 6 read 1 write API key auth

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n8n CLI for Headless Automation

Use KosmoKrator as a non-interactive integration runtime for local automations and wrappers.

Use headless automation when another tool needs a stable local command surface. The n8n CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# n8n CLI for Headless Automation
kosmokrator integrations:configure n8n --set api_key="$N8N_API_KEY" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call n8n.n8n_list_workflows '{"cursor":"example_cursor","limit":1}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect n8n docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs n8n --json
kosmo integrations:docs n8n.n8n_list_workflows --json
kosmo integrations:schema n8n.n8n_list_workflows --json
kosmo integrations:search "n8n" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful n8n CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`n8n.n8n_list_workflows`	Read	cursor, limit	List n8n workflows. Supports pagination with cursor and limit parameters.
`n8n.n8n_get_workflow`	Read	workflow_id	Get detailed information about a specific n8n workflow, including its nodes, connections, and settings.
`n8n.n8n_create_workflow`	Write	name, nodes, connections, settings, tags	Create a new n8n workflow. Requires a name. Optionally define nodes, connections, and settings.
`n8n.n8n_list_executions`	Read	cursor, limit, status, workflow_id	List n8n workflow executions. Supports filtering by status and workflow ID, with pagination.
`n8n.n8n_get_execution`	Read	execution_id	Get detailed information about a specific n8n workflow execution, including status, data, and node results.
`n8n.n8n_list_credentials`	Read	cursor, limit	List n8n credentials. Supports pagination with cursor and limit parameters.
`n8n.n8n_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the authenticated n8n user's profile information, including name, email, and role.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related n8n CLI Pages

CI n8n CLI for CI. Cron Jobs n8n CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts n8n CLI for shell scripts. Coding Agents n8n CLI for coding agents.