n8n is a workflow automation platform that gives technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code. With 400+ integrations, native AI capabilities, and a fair-code license, n8n lets you build powerful automations while maintaining full control over your data and deployments. Key capabilities include the ability to write JavaScript/Python, add npm packages, or use the visual interface, building AI agent workflows based on LangChain with your own data and models, self-hosting with a fair-code license or using the cloud offering, advanced permissions, SSO, and air-gapped deployments for enterprise readiness, 400+ integrations and 900+ ready-to-use templates in an active community setting. Quick start options include trying n8n instantly with npx or deploying with Docker. Resources available include documentation, 400+ integrations, example workflows, AI & LangChain guide, community forum, and community tutorials. Support is available through the community forum. n8n is distributed under fair-code, the Sustainable Use License, and n8n Enterprise License. Source code is always visible, self-hosting is possible anywhere, and extensibility allows for adding own nodes and functionality with enterprise licenses available for additional features and support. Contributing to n8n is encouraged for bug fixes or feature ideas, and job posts are available for those interested in joining the team. The origin of the name n8n comes from nodemation and is pronounced as n-eight-n, with the name chosen to reflect the use of a Node-View, Node.js, and automation in the projects purpose.
