# n8n

> Workflow automation with native AI capabilities

A fair-code workflow tool with hundreds of integrations. Combine visual building with custom code, and build AI agents inside workflows.

- Source: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
- Homepage: https://n8n.io
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: TypeScript
- Stars: 206530
- Forks: 60976
- Contributors: 832
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: n8n@2.41.6 (2026-10-02)
- Purpose: AI & LLM tooling, Automation, Agents & frameworks
- Runs on: Web, Docker / self-host
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 81/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 25/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 15/15
- Readiness: 6/15

## Install

Docker:

```
docker volume create n8n_data
docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n
```

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/n8n-io/n8n
Updated: 2026-10-03