delete_node
Delete a node from a workflow
How to use it
delete_node is exposed by the N8n Workflow Builder MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the delete_node tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install N8n Workflow Builder MCP
claude mcp add n8n-workflow-builder -- npx -y n8n-workflow-builder-mcpOther tools in N8n Workflow Builder MCP (19)
Wire AI model, tools, and memory to an agent
Create a connection between two nodes
Add a new node to a workflow
Apply a previously reviewed plan to the workflow on disk (atomic write)
Compose a complex AI workflow (agent + model + memory + embeddings + vector + tools + trigger) in one call, including wiring and basic validation
Build a minimal main path through AI workflow nodes (Trigger → Model → Memory → Embeddings → Doc Loader → Vector Store → Vector Tool → Agent)
Create a new n8n workflow
Edit an existing node in a workflow
Return parameters with defaults applied for required fields that are missing
Get current N8N version and capabilities
Get detailed information about a specific workflow
List available node types with optional filtering. Supports tag-style synonyms and multi-token OR/AND logic
List required parameters missing for a node considering visibility rules
List node usage examples extracted from free templates. Filter by nodetype or templatename
List workflows in the workspace
Create a non-destructive plan (nodes and connections) to update a workflow. Does not write files
Apply a plan in-memory and return validation errors, warnings, and suggested fixes. Does not write files
Suggest minimal valid parameters for a node type using defaults and required fields
Validate a workflow file against node schemas and connectivity