N8n
A powerful fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. It combines visual workflow building with the ability to include custom code. Self-host or use the cloud version with over 400+ integrations available.
N8n is built in TypeScript, 183.6k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release stable.
When to use N8n
N8n is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Visual workflow builder, Custom code support, Self-hosting and cloud options as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for N8n include 400+ integrations, Native AI capabilities.
Besides Development, this page also files N8n under DevOps, API, AI.
N8n compared with
Records in this directory name Apache NiFi, Huginn, Zapier, Integromat as products people compare with N8n. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that N8n replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention N8n are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the N8n stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 183.6k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 56.7k forks, 1.5k open issues, latest tracked release stable. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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Key features of N8n
- Visual workflow builder
- Custom code support
- Self-hosting and cloud options
- 400+ integrations
- Native AI capabilities
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Frequently asked questions
What is N8n?
A powerful fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. It combines visual workflow building with the ability to include custom code. Self-host or use the cloud version with over 400+ integrations available. This directory highlights Visual workflow builder, Custom code support, Self-hosting and cloud options.
What language is N8n written in, and what is the latest release?
N8n is written primarily in TypeScript. The latest release tracked on this page is stable.
How widely is N8n used on GitHub?
N8n has about 183.6k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 56.7k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare N8n with?
This directory records Apache NiFi, Huginn, Zapier, Integromat as comparison points for N8n. A longer list of open-source projects that mention N8n is at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/n8n.
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