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n8n is a fair-code platform for building and deploying AI agents and operational workflows through a visual canvas plus code. It runs in the cloud or self-hosted and connects services, models, data, and approval steps.
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Combine integrations, branching, AI, and code in one workflow
Visual nodes connect multi-step processes, while JavaScript, Python, and npm packages extend selected steps. AI workflows and agents can incorporate models, tools, human approvals, and observability, with a large catalog of integrations and workflow templates available for reuse.
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For one automation layer across routine and AI work
It fits teams that want to connect SaaS data, notifications, approvals, API calls, and AI tasks visually while retaining code where needed. Teams can choose the hosted cloud or place a self-hosted instance in their own environment.
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Review operational ownership and the Sustainable Use License
Self-hosting makes the operator responsible for persistent storage, authentication, secrets, upgrades, monitoring, and credentials for external integrations. n8n is source-available fair-code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License. Scenarios involving redistribution or a commercial service require review of the official license and edition differences.
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Official sources
- [1]n8n README(2026-09-13)
Supplemental curator note
Selected for covering long-tail demand through integration combinations, detailed AI-readable documentation, and reusable workflow templates.
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Built with
- TypeScript
Categories and tags
Categories
GitHub Topics
- automation
- ipaas
- n8n
- workflow
- typescript
- self-hosted
- integrations
- workflow-automation
- cli
- development
- low-code
- data-flow
GitHub dataView detailed GitHub data
- Stars
- 204,119
- Forks
- 60,648
- Watchers
- 1,165
- Open issues
- 385
- Contributors
- 428
- Primary language
- TypeScript
- License
- Not determined
- Repository last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
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