1. Project Overview

n8n - Secure Workflow Automation for Technical Teams

n8n is a workflow automation platform that gives technical teams the flexibility of code combined with the speed of no-code tools. With over 400 integrations, native AI capabilities, and a Fair Code license, n8n enables you to build powerful automations while maintaining full control over your data and deployment.

2. Open Source License

Uses the Fair Code Licensing Model

3. Screenshots

4. Feature Overview

Core Function

• Code When Needed
  : Write JavaScript/Python, add npm packages, or use the visual interface
• Native AI Platform
  : Build AI agent workflows using your own data and models with LangChain
• Full Control
  : Self-host under our Fair Code license or use our cloud service
• Enterprise-Grade
  : Advanced permissions, SSO, and isolated deployments
• Active Community
  : Over 400 integrations and more than 900 available templates

5. Tech Stack

Quick start

Try n8n instantly using npx (requires Node.js):

npx n8n

Or deploy using Docker:

docker volume create n8n_data
docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n

Open the editor: [http://localhost:5678](http://localhost:5678)

What Does n8n Stand For?

Short Answer: It stands for "nodemation", pronounced as n-eight-n.

Long Answer: "I get asked this question quite often (more frequently than I expected), so I decided it would be best to answer it here. When looking for a good name for a free domain for the project, I quickly realized that all the good names I could think of were already taken. So, in the end, I chose nodemation. 'node-' refers to its use of a node-based interface and Node.js, while '-mation' means 'automation', which is what this project aims to help with. However, I didn't like how long the name was, and I couldn't imagine typing such a long name in the CLI every time. That's when I eventually settled on 'n8n'." - Jan Oberhauser, Founder and CEO, n8n.io