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Self-Hosting n8n: Workflow Automation Platform

n8n is a self-hosted workflow automation tool. Connect APIs, automate tasks, and build complex workflows with a visual editor.

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What Is n8n?


n8n is a workflow automation platform — think Zapier but self-hosted, with more power and no per-task pricing.


n8n vs Huginn vs Node-RED


  • n8n: Best UI, most integrations, code when needed
  • Huginn: Ruby-based, powerful but complex setup
  • Node-RED: IoT-focused, flow-based programming

    • Features


    Visual Workflow Editor

    Drag-and-drop nodes to build workflows. Connect triggers to actions with a visual canvas.


    400+ Integrations

    Slack, GitHub, Google Sheets, Airtable, PostgreSQL, HTTP, Email, Telegram, Discord, and hundreds more.


    Logic Nodes

  • If/else branching
  • Switch (multiple branches)
  • Merge (combine data)
  • Loop over items
  • Wait/delay
  • Error handling

    • Code When Needed

    Write JavaScript or Python in code nodes for custom logic. Full access to npm packages.


    Triggers

  • Webhook (incoming HTTP)
  • Cron/schedule
  • Email received
  • Database change
  • App-specific triggers

    • Use Cases


  • Sync data between apps
  • Send notifications on events
  • Process form submissions
  • Auto-create issues from alerts
  • Social media automation
  • Invoice processing
  • Data transformation pipelines

    • Deployment


    1. Deploy n8n on TinyPod

    2. Build your first workflow

    3. Activate it


    Resources: 1 CPU, 1 GB RAM.


    n8n eliminates the per-task pricing of Zapier while giving you more power. The visual editor makes complex workflows accessible.