Overview
n8n is a fair-code, self-hostable workflow-automation platform. It combines a visual, node-based editor with the flexibility of custom code, enabling you to connect 400+ SaaS, database, and AI services, orchestrate ETL pipelines, and build internal tools while keeping data under your control.
Key Capabilities
- Drag-and-drop visual editor for building workflows
- 400+ pre-built integrations plus custom HTTP, GraphQL, and function nodes
- Built-in AI nodes for text generation, classification, and vision workflows
- Trigger-based scheduling (webhooks, CRON, polling, events)
- Self-hosting & cloud options with role-based access control
- Scalable queue & worker model for high-throughput automations
- Version control, environments, and CLI for DevOps workflows
