Connect n8n to Cowork
Build and trigger automation workflows connecting hundreds of apps and services.
What Cowork can do with n8n
✓Create and manage automation workflows
✓Trigger workflows from Claude conversations
✓Access workflow execution history
✓Connect to 400+ app integrations
How to connect
1
Open Cowork settings
Navigate to Settings → Connectors in Claude Desktop or claude.ai.
2
Find n8n
Search for n8n in the directory or browse Productivity connectors.
3
Authorize access
Review the requested permissions and approve the connection.
4
Start using it
Ask Claude to work with your n8n data in any conversation.
Default permissions
- • Read workflow configurations
- • Trigger workflow executions
- • View run history and results
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about connecting n8n to Claude Cowork.
- What can Claude Cowork do with n8n?
- Once connected, Claude can build and trigger automation workflows connecting hundreds of apps and services, then turn the results into summaries, reports, and finished work.
- Is the n8n connector free in Claude Cowork?
- The connector is included with Cowork, which comes with Claude's paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise). You connect your own n8n account, and standard n8n pricing still applies.
- What permissions does Claude need for n8n?
- You authorize access through n8n's standard connection flow and choose what Claude can read and write. You can revoke access at any time from your n8n settings.
- How do I connect n8n to Claude Cowork?
- Open Claude Settings, go to Connectors, find n8n, authorize the connection, and start using n8n in any Cowork conversation.
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