n8n

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.

⭐ 193,639 stars🍴 58,761 forksTypeScriptUpdated 6/22/2026workflowno-codeautomationaiapiscli

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Project site: n8n.io

About n8n

n8n is a TypeScript open-source ai agents project by n8n-io. Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations. With 193,639 GitHub stars and 58,761forks, it's one of the AI Agents tools worth knowing. You can download the source, browse it on GitHub, or read the full setup guide in the README below.

From the project README

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n8n – The Platform for AI Agents and Workflow Automation

Fair-code platform to build and deploy AI agents and workflows. Combine a visual canvas with custom code, run it self-hosted or in the cloud, and connect to 1500+ integrations. AI automation you can trust with real work, from prototype to production.

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Key Capabilities

AI-Native Automation Platform: Build and operationalize AI workflows and multi-step agents using your own data, models, and tools
Model Flexibility, No Lock-In: Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models and switch providers without changing your architecture
From Prototype to Production: Design multi-step AI workflows with logic, tool use, human approvals, and full observability
Code When You Need It: Combine visual building with JavaScript, Python, and npm packages for advanced AI workflows
Enterprise-Ready AI: Self-host or deploy securely with role-based access, audit trails, and support for sensitive data
Leverage What Already Exists: 1500+ integrations and 9,000+ workflow templates to connect AI with your existing systems

Quick Start

Try n8n instantly with our install script (requires Docker):

curl -fsSL https://get.n8n.io | sh

This is an excerpt from the project's own README, quoted here for reference. Read the full README on GitHub →

n8n — FAQ

What is n8n?

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.

Is n8n free to use?

Yes. n8n is open-source and free. You can browse the source on GitHub or download it here at no cost — no signup required.

How do I install and run n8n?

Download the latest source as a ZIP from GitHub (or clone the master branch), then follow the setup steps in the README below.

What language is n8n written in?

n8n is primarily written in TypeScript.

How popular is n8n?

n8n has 193,639 stars and 58,761 forks on GitHub, and was last updated 6/22/2026 — a useful signal of how actively it's maintained and trusted by developers.

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