n8n

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Secure workflow automation for technical teams. Fair-code licensed workflow automation platform with 400+ integrations, native AI capabilities, and self-hosting support.

188k stars, 57.6k forks. TypeScript 91.2%. Fair-code license (Sustainable Use License + n8n Enterprise License).

Overview

n8n provides "the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code." It's a workflow automation platform that lets you build workflows visually or with code (JavaScript/Python), with 400+ built-in integrations.

The name derives from "nodemation" — combining "node" (Node-View and Node.js) with "mation" (automation), abbreviated as n8n for CLI usage.

Key Features

Code When You Need It: JavaScript/Python support with npm package integration alongside visual interface
AI-Native Platform: Build AI agent workflows using LangChain with custom data and models
Full Control: Self-host via fair-code license or use cloud deployment
Enterprise-Ready: Advanced permissions, SSO, air-gapped deployment
Active Community: 400+ integrations, 900+ ready-to-use templates

Quick Start

NPX:

npx n8n

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

Editor at http://localhost:5678

Resources

Documentation: docs.n8n.io
400+ Integrations: n8n.io/integrations
Example Workflows: n8n.io/workflows
AI & LangChain Guide: docs.n8n.io/advanced-ai/
Community Forum: community.n8n.io

License

Fair-code model: source-available, self-hostable, extensible. Distributed under Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License. Not technically open source (not OSI-approved), but source is available and self-hosting is permitted.