This hands-on workshop will teach you how to give Large Language Models (LLMs) the ability to manage and interact with other applications using the Docker MCP toolkit, and build practical AI agents using n8n workflow automation.
- Docker Desktop
- Claude Code Desktop
- Node.js version 18.10 or newer
- npm (comes with Node.js) or pnpm
- Load up Docker Desktop navigate over to the
MCP Toolkitoption on the left panel. - Once in the MCP Toolkit area, go over to the
Clientstab. - Look down in the list until you find the client for the Claude Desktop app, and click the blue 'connect' button next to it.
- Go to the
Cataloguepage and install MCP servers for the tools you want to use (Each server has its own slightly different config).
n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool that can be run locally on your machine. This guide covers installation using npm or pnpm.
Using npm
npm install -g n8nUsing pnpm
pnpm install -g n8nRunning n8n
After installation, start n8n with:
n8nAccessing n8n
Once n8n is running, open your browser and navigate to:
http://localhost:5678
The first time you access n8n, you'll be prompted to create an account.
Stopping n8n
Press Ctrl+C in the terminal where n8n is running to stop it.
Data Storage
By default, n8n stores workflow data in:
- Linux/macOS:
~/.n8n - Windows:
%USERPROFILE%\.n8n
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