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# n8n - Workflow automation tool

n8n is an extendable workflow automation tool. With a [fair-code](http://faircode.io) distribution model, n8n
will always have visible source code, be available to self-host, and allow you to add your own custom
functions, logic and apps. n8n's node-based approach makes it highly versatile, enabling you to connect
anything to everything.

![n8n.io - Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png)

## Demo

[:tv: A short video (< 4 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjQTGKm-ok) that goes over key concepts of
creating workflows in n8n.

## Available integrations

n8n has 200+ different nodes to automate workflows. The list can be found on:
[https://n8n.io/integrations](https://n8n.io/integrations)

## Documentation

The official n8n documentation can be found on our [documentation website](https://docs.n8n.io)

Additional information and example workflows on the [n8n.io website](https://n8n.io)

The release notes can be found [here](https://docs.n8n.io/release-notes/) and the list of breaking
changes [here](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/BREAKING-CHANGES.md).

## Usage

- :books: Learn
  [how to **use** it from the command line](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/cli-commands/)
- :whale: Learn
  [how to run n8n in **Docker**](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/docker/)

## Start
You can try n8n without installing it using npx. You must have [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) installed. 
From the terminal, run:

`npx n8n`

This command will download everything that is needed to start n8n. You can then access n8n and start building workflows by opening [http://localhost:5678](http://localhost:5678).

## n8n cloud

Sign-up for an [n8n cloud](https://www.n8n.io/cloud/) account.

While n8n cloud and n8n are the same in terms of features, n8n cloud provides certain conveniences such as:

- Not having to set up and maintain your n8n instance
- Managed OAuth for authentication
- Easily upgrading to the newer n8n versions

## Support

If you have problems or questions go to our forum, we will then try to help you asap:

[https://community.n8n.io](https://community.n8n.io)

## Jobs

If you are interested in working for n8n and so shape the future of the project check out our
[job posts](https://apply.workable.com/n8n/)

## What does n8n mean and how do you pronounce it?

**Short answer:** It means "nodemation" and it is pronounced as n-eight-n.

**Long answer:** "I get that question quite often (more often than I expected) so I decided it is probably
best to answer it here. While looking for a good name for the project with a free domain I realized very
quickly that all the good ones I could think of were already taken. So, in the end, I chose nodemation.
'node-' in the sense that it uses a Node-View and that it uses Node.js and '-mation' for 'automation' which is
what the project is supposed to help with. However, I did not like how long the name was and I could not
imagine writing something that long every time in the CLI. That is when I then ended up on 'n8n'." - **Jan
Oberhauser, Founder and CEO, n8n.io**

## Development setup

Have you found a bug :bug: ? Or maybe you have a nice feature :sparkles: to contribute ? The
[CONTRIBUTING guide](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) will help you get your
development environment ready in minutes.

## License

n8n is [fair-code](http://faircode.io) distributed under the
[**Sustainable Use License**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) and the
[**n8n Enterprise License**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE_EE.md).

Proprietary licenses are available for enterprise customers. [Get in touch](mailto:license@n8n.io)

Additional information about the license model can be found in the
[docs](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/license/).
