A fair-code, source-available platform for building and deploying AI agents and workflow automation, featuring a visual canvas, optional custom code, and over 1500 integrations. It supports self-hosting alongside a managed service.
Project overview
It combines a visual builder for multi-step AI workflows with the ability to write custom JavaScript or Python, connect to various external AI providers, and operate via self-hosted infrastructure.
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 agent automation and require visual tooling combined with custom code execution.
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
While the platform can be self-hosted, connecting to external models like those from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google introduces external API and paid service dependencies during inference.
GPU requirements and telemetry practices are not documented in the available facts.
Getting started
The setup difficulty is rated easy because it can be run instantly via npx or Docker.
Run 'npx n8n' or create a Docker volume and run the n8n container, then access the web graphical user interface editor at http://localhost:5678.
Alternatives and comparisons
Provides a visual authoring experience for AI agents and workflows with an interactive playground and built-in API servers.
Offers high-level abstractions and low-level APIs for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents in production workflows.
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