<task>
I need to install the n8n MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to work with Claude Desktop on Windows. I want you to be my personal technical guide through this entire process.

Please start by reading the latest installation information from this GitHub repository: https://github.com/leonardsellem/n8n-mcp-server

<requirements>
- Guide me step-by-step for Windows
- Check if each step worked before moving to the next
- Help me troubleshoot any issues
- Explain what each step does in plain English
- Ask me to confirm each step before proceeding
</requirements>

<my_system>
Operating System: Windows
Technical Level: [Tell me: Are you comfortable with command line? Scale 1-10]
Current n8n setup: [Tell me: Do you have n8n running? If yes, where? (localhost:5678, cloud, etc.)]
</my_system>
</task>

First, please:
1. Fetch the latest info from the GitHub repository
2. Tell me what we're going to install and why
3. Check what I need to have ready
4. Start with step 1: Node.js installation

Guide me through each step one at a time, and ask me to tell you the result before moving forward.

<troubleshooting>
I'm having an issue during the n8n MCP server installation on Windows.

<current_situation>
[Describe exactly what happened - what command you ran, what error you got, etc.]
</current_situation>

<system_info>
Windows Version: [Check: Windows 10, 11, etc.]
What I was trying to do: [Describe the specific step]
Error message: [Copy the exact error message if any]
</system_info>

Please help me:
1. Diagnose what went wrong
2. Provide the specific solution for my situation  
3. Give me the exact commands to run
4. Verify the fix worked before continuing
5. Continue with the installation from where we left off

Be very specific with Windows commands and file paths.
</troubleshooting>

<configuration>
I've successfully installed the n8n MCP server on Windows and now need to configure Claude Desktop to use it.

<current_status>
✅ Node.js installed: [Confirm version]
✅ n8n MCP server installed: [Confirm it responded to --help]  
✅ n8n API key obtained: [Confirm you have your API key]

My n8n details:
- n8n URL: [Example: http://localhost:5678 or https://your-n8n.com]
- API key: [I have this ready]
</current_status>

Please guide me through:
1. Finding the Claude Desktop config file on Windows
2. Creating or editing the claude_desktop_config.json file
3. Adding the exact configuration with my specific details
4. Testing that everything works together
5. Troubleshooting if the connection fails

Give me exact file paths, exact JSON configuration, and exact commands for Windows.
</configuration>

<task>
I need to install the n8n MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to work with Claude Desktop on Mac. I want you to be my personal technical guide through this entire process.

Please start by reading the latest installation information from this GitHub repository: https://github.com/leonardsellem/n8n-mcp-server

<requirements>
- Guide me step-by-step for macOS
- Check if each step worked before moving to the next
- Help me troubleshoot any issues
- Explain what each step does in plain English
- Ask me to confirm each step before proceeding
</requirements>

<my_system>
Operating System: macOS [Tell me: What version? Check Apple Menu > About This Mac]
Technical Level: [Tell me: Are you comfortable with Terminal? Scale 1-10]
Current n8n setup: [Tell me: Do you have n8n running? If yes, where? (localhost:5678, cloud, etc.)]
</my_system>
</task>

First, please:
1. Fetch the latest info from the GitHub repository
2. Tell me what we're going to install and why
3. Check what I need to have ready
4. Start with step 1: Node.js installation

Guide me through each step one at a time, and ask me to tell you the result before moving forward.

<troubleshooting>
I'm having an issue during the n8n MCP server installation on Mac.

<current_situation>
[Describe exactly what happened - what command you ran, what error you got, etc.]
</current_situation>

<system_info>
macOS Version: [Check: Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, etc.]
What I was trying to do: [Describe the specific step]
Error message: [Copy the exact error message if any]
Terminal output: [Copy any relevant terminal output]
</system_info>

Please help me:
1. Diagnose what went wrong
2. Provide the specific solution for my situation  
3. Give me the exact commands to run (including sudo if needed)
4. Verify the fix worked before continuing
5. Continue with the installation from where we left off

Be very specific with macOS commands, file paths, and permission handling.
</troubleshooting>

<configuration>
I've successfully installed the n8n MCP server on Mac and now need to configure Claude Desktop to use it.

<current_status>
✅ Node.js installed: [Confirm version]
✅ n8n MCP server installed: [Confirm it responded to --help]  
✅ n8n API key obtained: [Confirm you have your API key]

My n8n details:
- n8n URL: [Example: http://localhost:5678 or https://your-n8n.com]
- API key: [I have this ready]
</current_status>

Please guide me through:
1. Finding the Claude Desktop config file on Mac
2. Creating or editing the claude_desktop_config.json file  
3. Adding the exact configuration with my specific details
4. Testing that everything works together
5. Troubleshooting if the connection fails

Give me exact file paths, exact JSON configuration, and exact Terminal commands for macOS.
</configuration>

<advanced_help>
I need comprehensive help with my n8n MCP server setup. Multiple things might be wrong.

<full_situation>
Operating System: [Windows/Mac + version]
Installation method used: [npm global install / from source / other]
Current issue: [Describe the main problem]

What's working:
- [List anything that IS working]

What's not working:  
- [List everything that's broken or not responding]

Error messages:
- [Include ALL error messages you're seeing]

What I've tried:
- [List any troubleshooting steps you've already attempted]
</full_situation>

I need you to:
1. Read the latest GitHub repository info to get current best practices
2. Diagnose ALL the issues systematically  
3. Give me a complete recovery plan
4. Walk through each fix step-by-step
5. Test each component individually
6. Get everything working together

Please be thorough and methodical - I want to understand what went wrong and how to prevent it in the future.
</advanced_help>

<verification>
I want to thoroughly test my n8n MCP server installation with Claude Desktop to make sure everything is working properly.

<setup_details>
Operating System: [Your OS]
Installation complete: [Yes/No/Partially]
Configuration file: [Created and saved]
Claude Desktop: [Restarted after config changes]
</setup_details>

Please help me:
1. Test the basic connection between Claude and n8n
2. Verify I can list my n8n workflows  
3. Test creating a simple workflow through Claude
4. Check that API permissions are working correctly
5. Verify webhook functionality (if I want to use it)
6. Give me a list of example commands I can try
7. Show me what successful responses should look like

Walk me through comprehensive testing so I know everything is working properly.
</verification>

<exploration>
My n8n MCP server is now working with Claude Desktop! I want to learn what I can do with this powerful combination.

<my_interests>
I'm particularly interested in: [Tell Claude what you want to automate - email, data processing, notifications, etc.]
My technical level: [Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced]
My n8n experience: [New to n8n / Some experience / Advanced user]
</my_interests>

Please help me:
1. Understand the key capabilities of this integration
2. Show me practical examples I can try right now
3. Teach me the most useful commands for managing workflows
4. Give me ideas for automation projects I could build
5. Explain best practices for using Claude with n8n
6. Provide some starter workflow examples I could create

Make this educational and hands-on - I want to really understand the power of what I just set up!
</exploration>