n8n

Overview

n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. It combines visual building with custom code, self-hosted or cloud deployment, and integrations for AI agents and business process automation.

Key Features

• Build visually and extend with JavaScript, Python, and npm packages.
• Operate AI agents with traceable reasoning, human-in-the-loop approvals, guardrails, and evaluations.
• Connect to 1,500+ integrations and 9,000+ workflow templates.
• Deploy on your infrastructure or managed cloud, including on-prem and air-gapped options.
• Use model flexibility across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models without changing architecture.
• Enterprise controls include SSO SAML, LDAP, RBAC permissions, audit logs, log streaming, and version control.

Use Cases

• Building AI agents and multi-agent workflows
• RAG systems and retrieval-augmented AI workflows
• IT operations such as onboarding new employees
• Security operations such as enriching security incident tickets

Getting Started

• Run the official install script; Docker is required.
• Deploy manually with Docker and access the editor at localhost:5678.

Deployment & Requirements

• Docker is required for the install script.
• Manual Docker deployment is supported.
• Deploy on your own infrastructure or use n8n's managed cloud.
• Self-hosted, on-premises, and air-gapped deployment options are available.

Before You Adopt

• License: Other. Review its terms before using, modifying, or distributing the project.
• n8n supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment for data protection.