# n8n

> Visual workflow automation platform with custom code and AI agent capabilities.

n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines a node-based visual interface with custom JavaScript or Python scripting. It lets you automate business logic, connect hundreds of apps, and build multi-agent AI pipelines. You can use their hosted cloud service or self-host it on your own servers to run workflows without per-step pricing limits.

Website: https://n8n.io/

## What it is for

- Connect disparate business apps and internal APIs into automated workflows
- Build autonomous AI agents with RAG and human-in-the-loop approvals
- Automate IT and security incident response ticketing pipelines
- Sync customer data across CRMs, messaging apps, and databases

## Features

- Node-based visual workflow editor
- Over 500 pre-built app integrations plus custom HTTP request nodes
- Direct JavaScript and Python code execution within workflow steps
- Built-in AI agent support, RAG tooling, and MCP compatibility
- Self-hosting via Docker or deployment on managed cloud
- Granular execution debugging with step-by-step re-run and mock data support

## Pricing

Freemium. Free to self-host (fair-code); paid managed cloud tiers and Enterprise plans available.

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Development](https://xiry.app/topics/development.md)
- Topic: [Workflow Automation](https://xiry.app/topics/ai/workflow-automation.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, Self-hosted
- For: Developers, technical teams, and operations specialists wanting flexible automation.
- Alternative to: Zapier, Make, Tray.io
- Tags: automation, workflows, self hosted, ai agents, integrations, low code

## Why it was saved

- [@theaiagents, 13 April 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIZEBCjMaD1/): Enables building flexible automations across any app or API without strict paywalls on step execution when self-hosted.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/n8n

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