n8n Workflow Automation Platform: Native AI Capabilities, Self-Hosting, and 1500+ Integrations

n8n's core capabilities include: a native AI automation platform for building and running AI workflows and multi-step agents using your own data, models, and tools; model flexibility to connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models and switch vendors without changing your architecture; support from prototype to production with multi-step AI workflow design covering logic, tool calls, human approval, and full observability; and coding when needed, combining JavaScript, Python, and npm packages for advanced AI workflow development. The platform offers 1500+ integrations and 9000+ workflow templates, supports self-hosted or secure deployment, and provides role-based access control, audit trails, and sensitive data support. Quick start is possible via an install script (requires Docker) or manual Docker deployment, with the editor accessible at http://localhost:5678. n8n uses a fair-code model distributed under the Sustainable Use License and the n8n Enterprise License. The source code is always visible, it can be self-hosted, and functionality can be extended via custom nodes. The enterprise license provides extra features and support. Developers building AI workflows with n8n should note the license terms' restrictions on commercial use.