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What is n8n?

n8n is a workflow automation tool. Its AI Agent node connects a chat model to tools and decides which tool to call for each step, while other nodes connect your apps. You can use n8n Cloud or host it yourself, and workflows can run on a schedule once published. Check account permissions, API access and model costs first.

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Who can use it

  • n8n Cloud, with a 14-day trial
  • Free Community edition to self-host
  • Your own AI model credentials
  • Some technical setup

n8n at a glance

Each fact links to the page it comes from, with the day we last checked that page.

n8n facts, with their sources and the day we checked them
FactWhat the docs say
Where it runsn8n Cloud or your own serverSource: Choose your n8n(opens in a new tab)Checked
Connect appsApp nodes such as Gmail, Google Sheets, Slack, HubSpot and Jira, plus HTTP requestsSource: n8n Gmail node(opens in a new tab)Checked
SchedulesYes: the Schedule Trigger, for published workflowsSource: n8n Schedule Trigger(opens in a new tab)Checked
Plann8n Cloud plans or the free self-hosted Community edition, plus model costsSource: Choose your n8n(opens in a new tab)Checked
Availabilityn8n Cloud terms apply; self-hosting runs where you host itSource: Choose your n8n(opens in a new tab)Checked

What n8n can do

  • AI Agent node

    Connect a chat model and at least one tool. The agent decides which tool to call to complete the task.

    Example: Review payment matches against invoices in a data table.

  • Schedules and triggers

    The Schedule Trigger runs a published workflow at set intervals, from minutes to months.

    Example: Every Monday at 8:00, check new support tickets.

  • App connections

    Built-in nodes and credentials connect apps such as Gmail, Google Sheets, Slack, HubSpot and Jira.

    Example: Read a Google Sheet and post a summary to Slack.

Get started with n8n

  1. Choose n8n Cloud or a self-hosted n8n, and check who can create credentials.
  2. Pick a recipe below. It lists the apps, credentials and access the workflow needs.
  3. Create the credentials and workflow nodes the recipe describes, starting with a Manual Trigger.
  4. Paste the copied setup prompt into the AI Agent node and attach only the tools the recipe names.
  5. Run the fictional exercise first, check every result, and publish the workflow only when it is ready.

What to check before you trust it

  • Give each credential the narrowest read-only access the workflow needs.
  • Test with a Manual Trigger and fictional data before you connect real accounts.
  • Check each execution's input and output before you publish a schedule.
  • Keep writes, payments and messages behind a human approval step.

We have not run these setups ourselves. Recipes are written from public n8n documentation, and their examples are illustrative.

Recipes built with n8n (4)

A recipe is a step-by-step setup you build in n8n yourself. Each one shows what you provide, what you get, and a setup prompt to copy. Examples are illustrative, not recorded results.

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Questions about n8n

Is n8n free?
You can self-host the Community edition for free. n8n Cloud has paid Starter, Pro and Enterprise plans with a 14-day trial. AI model usage is billed by your model provider.
Do I need to code to use n8n?
Workflows are built by connecting nodes, so simple ones need no code. The recipes here include some code steps and API settings, so expect some technical setup.
What does the n8n AI Agent node do?
It connects a chat model to one or more tools and decides which tool to call to complete a task. It needs a chat model and at least one tool.
Can n8n run workflows on a schedule?
Yes. The Schedule Trigger node runs a workflow at set intervals or times, but only after the workflow is published.
How is n8n different from ChatGPT Work or Claude Cowork?
n8n runs a workflow you build step by step, with the AI agent as one node. ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork take a task in plain language and plan the steps themselves.

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Sources

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