n8n
n8n is a fair-code platform for building and deploying AI agents and workflow automation. It combines a visual canvas with custom code, supports self-hosting or cloud, and connects to 1500+ integrations. It is for developers and teams who need to automate complex workflows and AI processes with flexibility and enterprise-grade control.
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🎬 n8n Quick Start Tutorial: Build Your First Workflow [2025] · n8n
✨ Key features
- AI-native automation platform for building and operationalizing AI workflows.
- Model flexibility: connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models.
- Visual canvas with JavaScript, Python, and npm packages for custom code.
- Enterprise-ready: self-host, role-based access, audit trails, sensitive data support.
- 1500+ integrations and 9000+ workflow templates to leverage existing systems.
🎯 Use cases
- Build multi-step AI agents with logic, tool use, and human approvals.
- Automate workflows connecting AI models to existing business systems.
- Prototype AI workflows and deploy them to production with observability.
- Self-host AI automation for sensitive data with role-based access and audit trails.
📦 Installation
🧰 Requirements: Requires Docker for the quick start; can be self-hosted or used in the cloud. No API keys required for installation, but integrations may need their own credentials.
Try n8n instantly with our install script (requires Docker):
curl -fsSL https://get.n8n.io | sh
Or deploy manually with Docker:
docker volume create n8n_data
docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n
Access the editor at http://localhost:5678
🚀 Usage
After installation, access the editor at http://localhost:5678 and start building workflows. For a complete example, refer to the Documentation and Example Workflows.
⚠️ Good to know
n8n is distributed under the Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License, which may restrict commercial use without a paid license.
❓ FAQ
What does n8n mean?
It means 'nodemation' and is pronounced as n-eight-n, combining 'node' (Node-View and Node.js) and 'automation'.
Can I self-host n8n?
Yes, n8n is self-hostable and can be deployed anywhere, including via Docker as shown in the quick start.
What AI models can I use with n8n?
You can connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models and switch providers without changing your architecture.
Is n8n free to use?
n8n is fair-code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and Enterprise License; source is available and self-hosting is allowed, but commercial use may require a license.
📊 Repository
🤖 Overview, features, install steps and FAQ were generated from the project's README on Sep 4, 2026. Always check the original source before running commands.