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n8n

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.

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Zapier killer. 400+ integrations, visual node editor, code/AI nodes, self-host with Docker. ~75k stars. The dominant open-source automation platform in 2026. Self-host costs $0 vs Zapier's per-task pricing.

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n8n – The Platform for AI Agents and Workflow Automation

Fair-code platform to build and deploy AI agents and workflows. Combine a visual canvas with custom code, run it self-hosted or in the cloud, and connect to 1500+ integrations. AI automation you can trust with real work, from prototype to production.

Key Capabilities

AI-Native Automation Platform: Build and operationalize AI workflows and multi-step agents using your own data, models, and tools
Model Flexibility, No Lock-In: Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models and switch providers without changing your architecture
From Prototype to Production: Design multi-step AI workflows with logic, tool use, human approvals, and full observability
Code When You Need It: Combine visual building with JavaScript, Python, and npm packages for advanced AI workflows
Enterprise-Ready AI: Self-host or deploy securely with role-based access, audit trails, and support for sensitive data
Leverage What Already Exists: 1500+ integrations and 9,000+ workflow templates to connect AI with your existing systems

Quick Start

Try n8n instantly with npx (requires Node.js):

npx n8n

Or deploy 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

Resources

Support

Need help? Our community forum is the place to get support and connect with other users: community.n8n.io

License

n8n is fair-code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License.

Source Available: Always visible source code
Self-Hostable: Deploy anywhere
Extensible: Add your own nodes and functionality

Enterprise Licenses available for additional features and support.

Additional information about the license model can be found in the docs.

Contributing

Found a bug 🐛 or have a feature idea ✨? Check our Contributing Guide for a setup guide & best practices.

Join the Team

Want to shape the future of automation? Check out our job posts and join our team!

What does n8n mean?

Short answer: It means "nodemation" and is pronounced as n-eight-n.

Long answer: "I get that question quite often (more often than I expected) so I decided it is probably best to answer it here. While looking for a good name for the project with a free domain I realized very quickly that all the good ones I could think of were already taken. So, in the end, I chose nodemation. 'node-' in the sense that it uses a Node-View and that it uses Node.js and '-mation' for 'automation' which is what the project is supposed to help with. However, I did not like how long the name was and I could not imagine writing something that long every time in the CLI. That is when I then ended up on 'n8n'." - Jan Oberhauser, Founder and CEO, n8n.io