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I have been automating processes for a long time using various solutions. When I discovered n8n it was a perfect match. Having a lot of experience in this field I found products like Make and Zapier way to limiting. With n8n I found a great product for automation that does not only make things easy, but allows me to do advanced things.


n8n.io - a powerful workflow automation tool
n8n is a free and source-available workflow automation tool

n8n is a powerful workflow automation and integration platform designed to simplify complex data workflows with flexibility and ease of use.

Key Features

Visual Workflow Building

  • Uses a node-based system where each node represents a step in the workflow
  • Offers over 400 pre-configured integrations
  • Supports native and HTTP nodes for direct API interactions

Flexible Development Options

  • Visual editor allows drag-and-drop workflow creation
  • Code nodes support custom transformations in JavaScript and Python
  • HTTP request node enables connections to apps without pre-built integrations
  • Supports dynamic parameter expressions using JavaScript and Tournament templating language

Advanced Debugging Capabilities

  • Visual debugging with data displayed next to configuration
  • Custom error handling flows
  • Log streaming and pinning of previous workflow outputs
  • Ability to re-run individual workflow steps[1]

Deployment Flexibility

  • Self-hosting options via Docker or Kubernetes
  • GitHub-based source control
  • Cloud and on-premise deployment modes
  • Supports different execution environments
  • Secure secret management using AWS Secrets Manager, Infisical, and HashiCorp Vault

AI and Integration Features

  • Built-in AI nodes for document summarization and question answering
  • LangChain compatibility
  • Webhook triggers
  • Supports complex data routing, filtering, and transformation[1]

n8n offers a comprehensive solution for developers and teams seeking a versatile, secure, and user-friendly workflow automation platform.

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