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n8n

n8n is an open source workflow system that enables the automation of processes between different applications, services and APIs. The platform provides a visual, code-based or hybrid interface to create, manage and scale complex workflows – without reliance on proprietary cloud services.

What is n8n? 

n8n is a workflow automation tool designed for flexibility, self-hosting and extensibility. It connects over 300 integrated applications and services (such as Slack, Google Sheets, GitHub or databases) and enables the automation of tasks through visual node-based workflows or JavaScript code. The architecture of n8n is based on a modular system where each step ("node") executes a specific action – from data queries to API calls to conditional logic. Thanks to the open source license (fair code), n8n can be self-hosted, which is particularly attractive for companies with strict data protection or compliance requirements. The platform supports both technical users (through code nodes) and non-developers (through low-code interfaces).

n8n for Developers and Companies 

n8n is particularly suitable for teams that want to automate recurring processes without relying on external SaaS solutions. Typical use cases include: 

  • Data pipelines (e.g. synchronization between CRM and databases),
  • Notification systems (e.g. Slack alerts in the event of server failures),
  • Document processing (e.g. automatic PDF generation from form data). 

Thanks to the active community and the option to develop your own nodes, n8n can be individually adapted to almost any use case. The platform is available in a cloud version (hosted by n8n) or as a self-hosted solution (e.g. on your own servers, Docker or Kubernetes).