n8n is a source-available platform for building and deploying AI agents and workflow automation using a visual canvas combined with custom code. It offers 1500+ integrations and can be self-hosted or deployed via a managed service.
Project overview
n8n is a source-available platform for building and deploying AI agents and workflow automation using a visual canvas combined with custom code. It offers 1500+ integrations and can be self-hosted or deployed via a managed service.
Project type
MCP · AI Agent · Workflow
Use cases
Documents & Office · Coding & Development · Automation
Deployment
Refer to project documentation
License
License pending
Best for
Developers, enterprise teams, and operations teams who build AI agents and workflow automations.
Key capabilities
Build and operationalize AI workflows and multi-step agents using your own data, models, and tools.
Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models and switch providers without changing your architecture.
Design multi-step AI workflows with logic, tool use, human approvals, and full observability.
Combine visual building with JavaScript, Python, and npm packages for advanced AI workflows.
Self-host or deploy securely with role-based access, audit trails, and support for sensitive data.
1500+ integrations and 9,000+ workflow templates to connect AI with your existing systems.
Add your own nodes and functionality.
Limitations and risks
Telemetry practices and GPU requirements are currently not documented.
Distributed under the Sustainable Use License, which is a source-available fair-code license rather than a standard open-source license.
Getting started
Run instantly via npx or Docker. Execute 'npx n8n' or run the provided Docker volume and run commands, then access the editor at http://localhost:5678.
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README: Try n8n instantly with [npx](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/npm/) (requires [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/)): ``` npx n8n ``` Or deploy with [Docker](https://docs.n8n.…
README: n8n is [fair-code](https://faircode.io) distributed under the [Sustainable Use License](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/LICENSE.md) and [n8n Enterprise License](https://…