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Overview

n8n (pronounced "n-eight-n") is a powerful open-source workflow automation platform designed for technical teams. Unlike traditional automation tools, n8n gives users greater freedom to build complex multi-step AI agents and application integrations. The platform supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment options.

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Core Features

Visual Workflow Editor

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for building workflows by connecting different nodes. Each node represents an operation or service.

1700+ App Integrations

Built-in connectors for 1700+ apps including Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforces, GitHub, Stripe, and more.

AI Agent Building

Powerful AI features including AI nodes, LangChain integration, RAG workflows for building AI agents.

Flexible Deployment

Supports both cloud-hosted (n8n Cloud) and self-hosted deployment on Docker, local servers, or any cloud platform.

Template Library

Hundreds of pre-built workflow templates covering marketing automation, data sync, CRM integration, HR processes, and more.

Debugging & Monitoring

Built-in debugging to view workflow execution in real-time, with error handling and retry mechanisms.

Webhook Support

Webhook triggers for real-time integration with external systems.

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How to Use

Visit n8n and click "Get Started" to register
Choose cloud version or download self-hosted version
In the workflow editor, click "New workflow" to create
Drag nodes from the left panel to the canvas
Configure authentication and parameters for each node
Connect nodes to define the workflow flow
Click "Test workflow" to test, then "Activate" to enable

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Key Advantages

Open Source & Free

Fair Code license - self-hosted version is completely free with unlimited features.

High Flexibility

Supports code-level customization with JavaScript for complex requirements.

Data Control

Self-hosted version keeps data on your servers for compliance.

Active Community

Open source community actively contributing new features and improvements.

Enterprise Features

SSO, audit logs, team collaboration and more for organizations.

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Pricing

Plan	Price	Key Features	Best For
Free	$0/month	Up to 3 active workflows, community support	Individual developers
Cloud Pro	€20/month	Unlimited workflows, 10 concurrent executions	Small teams
Cloud Enterprise	€100/month	Advanced features, team collaboration, SSO	Large enterprises
Self-Hosted	Free	All features, self-hosted, data control	Technical teams