Build Agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, with rich AI model and tool support on one collaborative workspace. Deploy on cloud, VPC, or self-hosted, so teams move from prototype…
n8n
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
Install
$
docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8nClaude Code
claude mcp add n8n -- docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8nCursor / Claude Desktop (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-it",
"--rm",
"--name",
"n8n",
"-p",
"5678:5678",
"-v",
"n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n",
"docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n"
]
}
}
}Install command taken from the project's README or registry entry. Always review code before running it.
README excerpt
Read full README on GitHub →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.
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
Or deploy manually with 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
Access the editor at http://localhost:5678
Resources
- 📚 Documentation
- 🔧 1500+ Integrations
- 💡 Example Workflows
- 🤖 AI & LangChain Guide
- 👥 Community Forum
- 📖 Community Tutorials
Support
Need help? Our community forum is the place to get support and connect with other users: community.n8n.io
License
n8n is fair-code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License.
- Source Available: Always visible source code
- Self-Hostable: Deploy anywhere
- Extensible: Add your own nodes and functionality
Enterprise Licenses available for additional features and support.
Additional information about the license model can be found in the docs.
Contributing
Found a bug 🐛 or have a feature idea ✨? Check our Contributing Guide for a setup guide & best practices.
Join the Team
Want to shape the future of automation? Check out our job posts and join our team!
What does n8n mean?
Short answer: It means "nodemation" and is pronounced as n-eight-n.
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