Project Nova
A multi-agent AI architecture that connects 25+ specialized agents through n8n and MCP servers. Project NOVA routes requests to domain-specific experts, enabling control of applications from knowledge bases to DAWs, home automation to development too
What is Project Nova?
Project Nova is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to multi-agent ai architecture that connects 25+ specialized agents through n8n and mcp servers. project nova routes requests to domain-specific experts, enabling control of applications from knowledge b...
A multi-agent AI architecture that connects 25+ specialized agents through n8n and MCP servers. Project NOVA routes requests to domain-specific experts, enabling control of applications from knowledge bases to DAWs, home automation to development too
This server falls under the Coding Agents category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A multi-agent AI architecture that connects 25+ specialized
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx project-novaConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Project Nova
Project NOVA is a multi-agent AI architecture built on n8n that connects 25+ specialised domain agents through MCP servers, routing natural language requests to the right expert automatically. It covers knowledge management (TriliumNext, Outline, Paperless), development (Gitea, Forgejo, CLI), creative tools (Ableton, REAPER, OBS), smart home (Home Assistant), monitoring (Prometheus), and more — all orchestrated by a single Router Agent. Power users and homelab enthusiasts use it to build a personal AI assistant that can control every aspect of their digital life from one conversation.
Prerequisites
- n8n v1.88.0 or later (required for native MCP Client Tool node support)
- A self-hosted or cloud n8n instance with webhook access
- API keys and tokens for the services you want to connect (Home Assistant, Gitea, Paperless-NGX, etc.)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop configured to call the n8n webhook
Clone the repository
Download the Project NOVA repository which contains the n8n workflow JSON files for all 25+ agents.
git clone https://github.com/dujonwalker/project-nova.git
cd project-novaImport workflows into n8n
Bulk import all the agent workflows into your n8n instance using the n8n CLI import command.
n8n import:workflow --input=path/to/project-nova/n8n-workflows/*Configure n8n credentials
In the n8n UI, add credentials for each service you want to enable: Home Assistant API token, Gitea API key, Paperless-NGX API token, LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), and so on.
Configure your MCP client
Set up the MCP connection pointing to your n8n webhook URL with a bearer token for authentication. The timeout should be at least 15 seconds for complex multi-step agent tasks.
{
"mcpServers": {
"project-nova": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["project-nova"],
"env": {
"n8n_url": "https://your-n8n-instance.example.com/webhook/nova",
"n8n_bearer_token": "your_bearer_token",
"timeout": "15000"
}
}
}
}Activate workflows and test the Router Agent
Enable all workflows in n8n, then send a test message to the Router Agent to confirm it routes correctly to a specialist agent.
Project Nova Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop config for Project NOVA pointing to an n8n webhook.
{
"mcpServers": {
"project-nova": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["project-nova"],
"env": {
"n8n_url": "https://n8n.yourdomain.com/webhook/nova",
"n8n_bearer_token": "your_secret_bearer_token",
"timeout": "15000",
"enabled": "true"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that exercise Project NOVA's multi-domain routing.
- "Turn off the living room lights and start playing my evening playlist in REAPER."
- "Find my notes about the project meeting from last Tuesday in TriliumNext."
- "Check my Gitea repositories for any open pull requests that need review."
- "Monitor the CPU usage on my home server for the last 24 hours using Prometheus."
- "Fetch the YouTube transcript for this video and save it as a note in Outline."Troubleshooting Project Nova
n8n import command fails or workflows do not appear
Ensure you are running n8n v1.88.0 or later — earlier versions lack the MCP Client Tool node. Run 'n8n --version' to check, then upgrade with npm update -g n8n if needed.
Router Agent times out or returns a generic error
Increase the timeout value in your MCP client config (the env key 'timeout' in milliseconds). Complex tasks that invoke multiple sub-agents may take 30+ seconds. Also check that all individual agent workflows are activated in n8n.
A specific agent (e.g. Home Assistant) fails with an authentication error
Open the failing workflow in the n8n UI and verify the credential is correctly configured for that service. Each agent uses its own credential node — missing or expired tokens must be updated per workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions about Project Nova
What is Project Nova?
Project Nova is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that multi-agent ai architecture that connects 25+ specialized agents through n8n and mcp servers. project nova routes requests to domain-specific experts, enabling control of applications from knowledge bases to daws, home automation to development too It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Project Nova?
Follow the installation instructions on the Project Nova GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Project Nova?
Project Nova works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Project Nova free to use?
Yes, Project Nova is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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