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n8n Workflows

Connect AI adds live, governed data access to any n8n workflow. Query CRMs, ERPs, and data warehouses in real time through a single MCP endpoint—no replication, sync jobs, or custom connectors required.

n8n Agents

Use Connect AI as an MCP tool so n8n agents can securely query and act on live enterprise data. Agents read, update, and automate tasks with full identity propagation, permissions, and audit logging.

n8n Code

Call Connect AI's MCP APIs directly from Function or HTTP Request nodes to bring live data into custom logic. Build intelligent workflows that analyze, enrich, and act on real business context.

Give n8n real-time, semantic-rich access to your enterprise data

Built for MCP, optimized for n8n

Designed for seamless integration with n8n via MCP, Connect AI powers live, low-latency data access across every workflow and agent. Automations and AI nodes can reason over governed enterprise data in real time—no syncs, no silos.

Set up in minutes

No code, no heavy configuration. Connect your data sources in Connect AI, paste your MCP endpoint in n8n, and start building live, data-driven workflows instantly.

Smarter selective data access

Connect AI fetches only the data each workflow or agent needs, when it's needed—reducing overhead, improving performance, and keeping n8n automations efficient and context-aware.

Enterprise-grade security and governance

Every n8n action runs through Connect AI's governed control plane with secure credential passthrough, role-based permissions, encryption, and full audit logging—ensuring compliant, production-ready automation at scale.

Trusted by n8n users

“Connect AI changed how we access our ERP data. I pulled live financials mid-meeting and built a dashboard on the spot… access to our business data through simple conversation with AI is game-changing for how we operate.”

— Bhavik Paryani, Growth and Strategy Leader, Paryani Construction

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Deploy n8n across your team

Safely connect enterprise systems using existing user permission policies to deliver n8n worfklows that deliver real business impact without ungoverned data access.

Honor existing permission management
Minimal time-to-deployment and seamless scalability with cloud hosting
Power n8n agents and workflows
Centrally monitor usage from n8n workflows and agents

Business Users

Take n8n to the next level with connected data

Enable n8n to perform analysis on your real data to inform agent workflows and take real actions for complete data automations.

Full controls and visibility for IT
Take actions with connected data systems
Add business context for more intelligent agent decisions

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The CData connectivity difference for MCP

CData's industry-leading connectivity transforms MCP into an enterprise-grade data access layer, delivering unmatched performance and breadth that generic implementations can't match.

One toolset, every source: Single semantic interface across 350+ sources eliminates tool sprawl and delivers workflows with action in n8n
Built for AI: Semantic-native design lets n8n agents deliver results with automatic optimization, joins, and schema discovery
Optimized for speed & cost: Intelligent query optimization minimizes API calls, tokens, and latency, delivering faster responses at lower n8n costs

Why a platform solution for MCP management

Connect AI provides a critical platform layer in between your data and n8n, enabling the governance, monitoring, and transparency needed to feel comfortable allowing n8n workflows to access and work with your data.

One platform to monitor all data usage from n8n agents and workflows
Full verbose logging of every data call and change
Permission controls to turn on and off specific data access and actions n8n agents can execute

Enterprise security and governance for n8n

End-to-end security and governance controls for IT for complete visibility into what n8n can see, use, and change in your data

Inherit user permissions: Honor user access set in identity management from the source to n8n agents and workflows
Connect securely: Full OAuth 2.1 support with PKCE, integration with SSO, and short-lived tokens provide secure connections to data systems
Full encryption, always: 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) and in-transit using HTTPS with TLS 1.3. We never store a copy of your data.
Independently audited: SOC2, GDPR, and ISO/IES 27001 industry certified

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Make native n8n connectivity enterprise-grade

CData Connectors

Native n8n Connectors

One governed MCP connection for n8n to 300+ enterprise systems—CRMs, ERPs, databases, analytics, and more—under a single governed layer.

Each data source requires a separate node or integration with its own authentication and policies.

A unified response format model that returns data in a unified, SQL-based semantic model that n8n workflows and agents can interpret reliably—reducing parsing errors and inconsistent logic.

Each connector exposes unique APIs and formats (JSON, XML, etc.), requiring manual mapping and cleanup.

Standardized MCP tools built for n8n's AI nodes and agents—plus the ability to define custom MCP tools for specialized workflows.

Limited to the available native nodes; adding new sources or AI tool connections requires development effort.

Centralized governance control plane for IT to monitor usage, enforce permissions, and audit all data access across workflows and teams.

Connections are configured ad hoc by users, with limited visibility or centralized access governance.

Learn more about connected data for n8n

Why connected data is a game changer for n8n agents and workflows
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How to build and scale connected data for n8n agents

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