n8n

What n8n is

An automation platform you can run yourself. Workflows are built visually, extended with code when needed, and connect to a large number of applications.

AI capabilities let the same workflows include LLM steps for classification, extraction and decision handling.

What you can do with it

• Build multi-step workflows visually
• Add JavaScript or Python for complex logic
• Connect hundreds of applications
• Add LLM and agent steps to workflows
• Self-host or use the cloud version
• Handle IT, security and ops automation

Who it is for

• Technical teams needing flexible automation
• Enterprises wanting self-managed workflows
• Developers adding AI to existing processes
• Organisations with data boundary requirements

What to watch out for

• Self-hosting means you own updates, backups and security
• Workflows acting on production systems need approval and error handling
• Credentials stored in workflows need careful access control
• Licensing differs between self-hosted and cloud use, so check the terms