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n8n-io/n8n

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities

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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026

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205k stars61k forksLast push Sep 20, 2026 TypeScript Other

Decision brief

n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform with native AI features, supporting both visual and code-based integration workflows.

Good fit when

When your team prefers a mix of visual and custom code-driven automation and requires more than 400 integrations available out-of-the-box.
For projects that necessitate self-hosting due to data sensitivity or compliance requirements, as n8n supports both cloud and on-premise setups.

Avoid when

If the project restricts the use of TypeScript for integration workflows, since n8n is based on TypeScript.
When a fully managed service with zero infrastructure overhead is required, as managing self-hosted instances may involve additional administrative tasks and monitoring.

Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Adoption

Package downloads where a registry match exists. GitHub stars (205,400) are secondary evidence.

npm downloads (30d): 11·npm downloads API·Sep 20, 2026

Maintenance and security

Full trust report

Maintenance: Very active (0d since push); As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV): No MCP manifest; As of Jul 11, 2026

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Install

npm install n8n

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Evidence and technical details

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Overview

A versatile automated process management tool that enables users to create complex workflows visually or via custom code, supporting low-code and no-code paradigms.

Capability facts

CLI: CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Sep 20, 2026
MCP server: No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Sep 20, 2026
Languages: typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Sep 20, 2026

README

Quick Start Try n8n instantly with our install script (requires Docker): Or deploy manually with Docker: Access the editor at http://localhost:5678 License n8n is fair code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License. Source Available : Always visible...

For agents

This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.

/tools/n8n-io-n8n.md GET /api/graphcanon/tools/n8n-io-n8n GET /api/graphcanon/graph?tool=n8n-io-n8n

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