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N8

n8n-io/n8n

Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.

201k Stars60k Forks1.3k Open Issues201k WatchersTypeScriptNOASSERTION
Developer ToolAutomationInfrastructureMCP ServerData Tool
Review Readiness

This repository page is useful for visitors, but Git-Stars keeps it out of search indexing until more original evidence and comparison context are available.

45

review score

Needs original analysisNeeds license signalNeeds sources
Decision Snapshot

Problem solved

It solves the need for technical teams to build powerful automations without sacrificing control over data and deployments, bridging the gap between no-code ease and code flexibility.

Deployment reality

The available setup signal starts with: npx n8n. Treat this as a starting point, then ask Codex or Claude to inspect the README, environment variables, runtime version, and deployment target before production use.

Commercial use

The recorded license is NOASSERTION. This is a useful commercial-use signal, but teams should still verify license text, dependencies, model/API terms, and trademark constraints.

Capability ceiling

n8n-io/n8n still needs a clearer capability analysis. Use the metadata as a discovery signal, not as a production recommendation.

Source and compliance noteLast synced: Aug 16, 2026

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Original GitHub sourceMethodologyEditorial Policy
Editorial Evaluation

n8n-io/n8n is tracked as a TypeScript project in the Developer Tool, Automation, Infrastructure, MCP Server, Data Tool area. This evaluation combines public GitHub metadata, category signals, short source summaries, and Git-Stars editorial rules rather than copying project documentation.

Momentum check: the repository has 201k total stars, with +145 today, +920 this week, and +3.9k this month. These growth windows help distinguish durable adoption from short-lived visibility spikes.

Maintenance check: current activity is Moderate; the latest push was 60 days ago, and the open issue queue is 1.3k, about 0.65% of total stars. Treat this as an adoption signal, not a substitute for engineering due diligence.

Adoption check: 60k forks and 201k watchers suggest how often the project is reused or followed. License signal: NOASSERTION. Always verify license compatibility before commercial or internal use.

Practical fit: this project is most relevant when you need AI prototypes, LLM workflows, and agent-style applications. Be cautious when you need a legal review, security audit, or production SLA.

Source check: Git-Stars currently has 1 explicit source reference(s) for this report and a recent growth signal of 3.9k. Follow the original GitHub repository for final install, security, and release information.

Evidence Checklist

Analysis

Limited

Needs stronger original analysis before indexing.

Sources

Limited

Needs clearer source references.

License

Limited

License is unknown and should be checked before commercial use.

Maintenance

Ready

Recent activity is visible in repository metadata.

Alternatives

Ready

Enough nearby projects exist for comparison.

Best For
  • AI prototypes, LLM workflows, and agent-style applications
  • developer workflow automation and command-line tooling
  • TypeScript teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling
  • teams that prefer mature projects with broad adoption signals
Avoid When
  • you need a legal review, security audit, or production SLA
Adoption Signals

Momentum

201k Stars

Reuse

60k Forks

Attention

201k Watchers

Maintenance

moderate

License

NOASSERTION

Open issues

1.3k

Overview

n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines code flexibility with no-code speed, featuring 400+ integrations and native AI capabilities under a fair-code license.

Key Features

- Code When You Need It: Write JavaScript/Python, add npm packages, or use the visual interface - AI-Native Platform: Build AI agent workflows based on LangChain with your own data and models - Full Control: Self-host with fair-code license or use cloud offering

Tool Positioning

Developer Tool

Tools that improve coding, testing, build, and local workflow

Automation

Workflow automation, integration glue, and orchestration

Infrastructure

Cloud, deployment, networking, containers, and platform tooling

MCP Server

Model Context Protocol servers, clients, and integrations

Data Tool

Databases, data pipelines, ETL, analytics, and vector search

Quick Start
npx n8n
View on GitHub Project Homepage
Project Activity

80

Health Score

Moderate

Commit Activity

Jun 22, 2019

Created

Aug 15, 2026

Last push

Source Trail

GitHub repository metadata

metadata

Star History

Star history will appear after daily syncs accumulate data.

Community Health
60k

Forks

1.3k

Open

201k

Watchers

Owner
N8

n8n-io

GitHub profile
Topics & Language
TypeScriptaiapisautomationclidata-flowdevelopmentintegration-frameworkintegrationsipaaslow-codelow-code-platformmcpmcp-clientmcp-servern8nno-codeself-hostedtypescriptworkflowworkflow-automation
Ecosystem & Usage
GitHub Repository Project Website Search on npm
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License
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Last syncedAug 16, 2026
Repository Standards

✓

License

✓

Forked

~ Moderate

Maintained