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Free and source-available fair-code licensed workflow automation tool. Easily automate tasks across different services.
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

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Free and source-available fair-code licensed workflow automation tool. Easily automate tasks across different services.

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# n8n - Workflow automation tool



n8n is an extendable workflow automation tool. With a [fair-code](https://faircode.io) distribution model, n8n

will always have visible source code, be available to self-host, and allow you to add your own custom

functions, logic and apps. n8n's node-based approach makes it highly versatile, enabling you to connect

anything to everything.



![n8n.io - Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png)



## Demo



[:tv: A short video (< 5 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwSoB0gnM4) that goes over key concepts of

creating workflows in n8n.



## Available integrations



n8n has 200+ different nodes to automate workflows. The list can be found on:

[https://n8n.io/integrations](https://n8n.io/integrations)



## Documentation



The official n8n documentation can be found on our [documentation website](https://docs.n8n.io)



Additional information and example workflows on the [n8n.io website](https://n8n.io)



The release notes can be found [here](https://docs.n8n.io/release-notes/) and the list of breaking

changes [here](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/BREAKING-CHANGES.md).



## Usage



- :books: Learn

  [how to **use** it from the command line](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/cli-commands/)

- :whale: Learn

  [how to run n8n in **Docker**](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/docker/)



## Start



You can try n8n without installing it using npx. You must have [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) installed.

From the terminal, run:



`npx n8n`



This command will download everything that is needed to start n8n. You can then access n8n and start building workflows by opening [http://localhost:5678](http://localhost:5678).



## n8n cloud



Sign-up for an [n8n cloud](https://www.n8n.io/cloud/) account.



While n8n cloud and n8n are the same in terms of features, n8n cloud provides certain conveniences such as:



- Not having to set up and maintain your n8n instance

- Managed OAuth for authentication

- Easily upgrading to the newer n8n versions



## Build with LangChain and AI in n8n (beta)



With n8n's LangChain nodes you can build AI-powered functionality within your workflows. The LangChain nodes are configurable, meaning you can choose your preferred agent, LLM, memory, and so on. Alongside the LangChain nodes, you can connect any n8n node as normal: this means you can integrate your LangChain logic with other data sources and services.



Learn more in the [documentation](https://docs.n8n.io/langchain/).



- [LangChain nodes package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain)

- [Chatbot package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@n8n/chat)



## Support



If you have problems or questions go to our forum, we will then try to help you asap:



[https://community.n8n.io](https://community.n8n.io)



## Jobs



If you are interested in working for n8n and so shape the future of the project check out our

[job posts](https://apply.workable.com/n8n/)



## What does n8n mean and how do you pronounce it?



**Short answer:** It means "nodemation" and it is pronounced as n-eight-n.



**Long answer:** "I get that question quite often (more often than I expected) so I decided it is probably

best to answer it here. While looking for a good name for the project with a free domain I realized very

quickly that all the good ones I could think of were already taken. So, in the end, I chose nodemation.

'node-' in the sense that it uses a Node-View and that it uses Node.js and '-mation' for 'automation' which is

what the project is supposed to help with. However, I did not like how long the name was and I could not

imagine writing something that long every time in the CLI. That is when I then ended up on 'n8n'." - **Jan

Oberhauser, Founder and CEO, n8n.io**



## Development setup



Have you found a bug :bug: ? Or maybe you have a nice feature :sparkles: to contribute ? The

[CONTRIBUTING guide](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) will help you get your

development environment ready in minutes.



## License



n8n is [fair-code](https://faircode.io) distributed under the

[**Sustainable Use License**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/LICENSE.md) and the

[**n8n Enterprise License**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/LICENSE_EE.md).



Proprietary licenses are available for enterprise customers. [Get in touch](mailto:[email protected])



Additional information about the license model can be found in the

[docs](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/license/).