Use Foldr with n8n AI Nodes (MCP)
n8n is the open-source, self-hostable workflow automation platform and a favourite of technical ops teams. n8n 1.60 added MCP Client and MCP Trigger nodes that let workflows both consume and expose MCP servers. Foldr can be called from an n8n AI Agent node or reached from Claude via n8n's own MCP trigger.
Installation
Add the Foldr MCP server to n8n AI Nodes with the snippet below. Replace fs_live_... with an API key from foldr.space/developers.
// In n8n → AI Agent node → Tools → Add MCP Client
{
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@foldr/mcp-server"],
"environment": { "FOLDR_API_KEY": "fs_live_..." }
}Setup tip: Available in n8n Community 1.60+ and Cloud. Self-host recommended for production.
Official n8n AI Nodes MCP docsWhat You Can Do
- Upload any file from n8n AI Nodes to Foldr and get a shareable URL back in the same turn
- Shorten long URLs to foldr.space/s/... links without leaving n8n AI Nodes
- Create or update a Foldr bio page from a n8n AI Nodes conversation
- Generate a hosted Foldr form and paste the submission URL into your reply
- Keep upload audit trails in Foldr while letting n8n AI Nodes orchestrate the workflow
n8n AI Nodes + Foldr FAQ
How do I install the Foldr MCP server in n8n AI Nodes?
Open n8n AI Nodes's MCP configuration (the JSON settings file) and paste the config block shown above. Set FOLDR_API_KEY to a key you create at foldr.space/api-keys. Restart n8n AI Nodes if it doesn't hot-reload.
Which Foldr plan do I need to use the MCP integration with n8n AI Nodes?
The Foldr MCP server is available on every paid plan (Pro from $5/mo and Developer tier for API-heavy usage). The free tier can generate temporary 7-day links; for permanent storage, a Pro plan or Foldr Space is required.
I set the key but n8n AI Nodes says the Foldr tool isn't available — what's wrong?
The two most common issues: (1) n8n AI Nodes wasn't restarted after editing the config — most MCP hosts need a restart to pick up new servers. (2) Your API key is missing the `mcp:invoke` scope. Regenerate a key at foldr.space/api-keys with full scope and retry.
Can n8n AI Nodes upload files directly to Foldr, or just generate URLs?
n8n AI Nodes can do both. The MCP server exposes tools for `upload_file` (takes a local path or base64 blob), `shorten_url`, and `create_bio_page`. Any file n8n AI Nodes can read from disk can be uploaded.
Is the Foldr MCP integration with n8n AI Nodes production-ready?
Foldr's MCP server is stable and used in production. n8n AI Nodes's MCP support is currently in public beta — suitable for day-to-day use. We pin to stable SDK versions and publish changelog entries for every breaking change.
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Connect n8n AI Nodes to Foldr in under a minute
Grab an API key, paste the snippet above into n8n AI Nodes's MCP config, and your agent can upload files and share URLs immediately.
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