N8N

n8n is a platform for building AI agents and multi-step workflows that you can follow end-to-end. You can open any step to see exactly what it does, making it easier to understand, explain, and hand off automations to others.

Create workflows with a visual builder, then drop into code when you need more control. n8n helps you connect models and your own systems, enforce structured inputs/outputs, and keep humans in the loop using approvals and guardrails. For complex setups, it supports patterns like multi-agent systems and knowledge workflows.

You can run n8n where it fits your organization: use a hosted version or choose a fully on-prem option with a source-available deployment model. For enterprise teams, n8n emphasizes security and operational control, including SSO (SAML and LDAP), encrypted secret stores, RBAC permissions, audit logs, workflow history, and git-based collaboration.

To speed up development, n8n provides 500+ native integrations and a large set of templates, plus the ability to call any API via HTTP. If you want to prototype without waiting on external dependencies, you can replay past runs or mock data and inspect logs to troubleshoot quickly.

What is n8n best used for?

n8n is designed to build agentic, multi-step workflows where you can see each step’s behavior and output, then connect AI models and tools to your processes.

Can I understand and audit what an AI agent is doing in n8n?

Yes—n8n is built for transparency, with step-by-step visibility, workflow runs you can review, logs you can inspect, and support for adding human approvals and guardrails.

Is it possible to use n8n without a fully visual workflow?

Yes. You can build in the visual editor, then add code directly in workflows when you need more complex logic.

How many integrations does n8n support?

n8n offers 500+ native integrations plus the option to call any API via HTTP, so you can connect many tools and services.

Can I self-host n8n on-premises?

Yes. n8n supports a fully on-prem deployment option so you can run it on your infrastructure.

What security features are available for enterprise teams?

n8n includes security and governance features such as SSO (SAML and LDAP), encrypted secret stores, RBAC, audit logs, and workflow history.