Introduction
n8n is a powerful workflow automation platform with a fair-code license model and native AI capabilities. It perfectly combines visual building with custom code writing, supports both self-hosting and cloud deployment, and provides over 400 integrations, enabling users to easily create complex automation workflows.
Key Features
- Visual Workflow Design: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface, no programming background required
- Native AI Integration: Built-in AI capabilities, supporting various AI services and models
- 400+ Integrations: Rich third-party service and application integrations
- Custom Code Support: Support for JavaScript and Python custom logic
- Flexible Deployment: Support for both self-hosting and cloud deployment modes
Use Cases
- Business Process Automation: Automate repetitive business operations and processes
- Data Synchronization and Processing: Synchronize and process data between different systems
- AI Workflow Construction: Create intelligent workflows with AI capabilities
- API Integration and Orchestration: Connect and orchestrate various API services
- Monitoring and Alerting: Build automated monitoring and alerting systems
Technical Features
- Node.js Architecture: Built on Node.js for excellent performance
- Modular Design: Plugin-based node architecture, easy to extend
- Real-time Execution: Support for real-time triggers and scheduled execution
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling and retry mechanisms
- Data Transformation: Powerful data transformation and processing capabilities
Core Advantages
🎨 Visual Design
Intuitive visual interface that allows non-technical users to easily create complex workflows.
🤖 Native AI Support
Built-in AI capabilities with seamless integration of various AI services and large language models.
🔧 Highly Customizable
Support for custom code to meet complex business logic requirements.
🌐 Rich Integrations
Over 400 pre-built integrations covering mainstream services and applications.
AI Capability Features
Large Language Model Integration
- Support for mainstream LLMs like OpenAI, Claude, Gemini
- Built-in prompt templates and optimization
- Intelligent text processing and generation
AI Workflow Nodes
- AI text analysis and processing
- Image recognition and generation
- Speech-to-text and text-to-speech
- Intelligent decision making and routing
Machine Learning Integration
- Support for various machine learning platforms
- Model inference and prediction
- Data preprocessing and postprocessing
Deployment Options
Self-hosting
- Complete control over data and privacy
- Custom configuration and extension
- Enterprise-grade security
- No usage limitations
Cloud Service
- Quick start without configuration
- Automatic updates and maintenance
- High availability guarantee
- Pay-as-you-use model
Integration Ecosystem
Popular Integrations
- Communication Tools: Slack, Discord, Teams
- Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- CRM Systems: Salesforce, HubSpot
- AI Services: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI
Development Tools
- Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
- Notifications: Email, SMS, Push notifications
Target Users
- Business Analysts: Analysts who need to automate business processes
- Developers: Developers building complex integration and automation solutions
- DevOps Engineers: Technical personnel who need to automate operational tasks
- Product Managers: Product leaders wanting to improve product efficiency
- Enterprise Users: Various enterprises needing digital transformation
Getting Started
- Choose Deployment Method: Self-hosting or cloud service
- Create First Workflow: Use templates or start from scratch
- Add Nodes and Connections: Drag nodes and configure connections
- Test and Debug: Verify workflow correctness
- Deploy and Monitor: Launch workflow and monitor runtime status
