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n8n

Workflow automation with a node-based editor

Automation & Workflows ★ 199.8k stars Medium setup Sustainable Use License

n8n is a workflow automation tool with a visual node editor that connects apps and APIs, with optional code steps. It targets technical users automating processes across services. It is deployed via Docker.

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Key features

  • Visual node-based workflows
  • Hundreds of app integrations
  • Code nodes for custom logic
  • Self-hostable with no execution caps

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Powerful and flexible
  • Huge integration library
  • Code when you need it

Trade-offs

  • License is fair-code, not OSI
  • Complex workflows get unwieldy

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