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In today’s video, we break down:
Why MCPs matter
What the community node did right
Why n8n’s version feels like a step sideways
And how it actually shines with tools like Claude
🤖 Quick Recap: What’s an MCP?
Model Context Protocol = AI decides which tool to run.
Before? You had to wire up every tool manually (like every Gmail operation—individually).
Now? The community node simplifies that into one smart interface.
⚠️ n8n’s Official Version?
New Trigger Node + Client Tool
Feels like a glorified sub-workflow
BUT: opens the door to tools like Claude Desktop and Cursor
📥 Claude + MCP = No More Copy/Paste
Claude can now trigger n8n workflows directly.
E.g. Say:
“Send an email to X saying hi”
→ Claude fires n8n → Email gets sent. Done.
Total game-changer for daily workflows.
🚀 Want to Try It?
I show you how to:
Set up the trigger
Connect tools like Gmail
Hook Claude into your workflows
All the templates + walkthroughs are inside the Applied AI community.
▶️ Watch the video → https://youtu.be/FANU6R7qU8Q
🔗 Join the community → https://www.skool.com/applied-ai/about
Luke
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