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@ -6,19 +6,14 @@ n8n is an extendable workflow automation tool. With a [fair-code](http://faircod
<a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png"><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png" width="550" alt="n8n.io - Screenshot"></a>
## Demo
[:tv: A short demo (< 3 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w7xIMKLVAg) which shows how to create a simple workflow which
automatically sends a new Slack notification every time a Github repository
received or lost a star.
[: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/nodes](https://n8n.io/nodes)
## Documentation
The official n8n documentation can be found under: [https://docs.n8n.io](https://docs.n8n.io)
@ -27,46 +22,36 @@ Additional information and example workflows on the n8n.io website: [https://n8n
The changelog can be found [here](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/changelog.html) 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 **install** and **use** it from the command line](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/tree/master/packages/cli/README.md)
- :whale: Learn [how to run n8n in **Docker**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/tree/master/docker/images/n8n/README.md)
## Start
Execute: `npm run start`
## n8n.cloud
Sign-up for an [n8n.cloud](https://www.n8n.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.
@ -81,14 +66,10 @@ 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).

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@ -8,41 +8,36 @@ n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) distributed node based Wo
## Contents
- [Demo](#demo)
- [Available integrations](#available-integrations)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Start n8n in Docker](#start-n8n-in-docker)
- [Start with tunnel](#start-with-tunnel)
- [Securing n8n](#securing-n8n)
- [Persist data](#persist-data)
- [Passing Sensitive Data via File](#passing-sensitive-data-via-file)
- [Updating a Running docker-compose Instance](#updating-a-running-docker-compose-instance)
- [Example Setup with Lets Encrypt](#example-setup-with-lets-encrypt)
- [What does n8n mean and how do you pronounce it](#what-does-n8n-mean-and-how-do-you-pronounce-it)
- [Support](#support)
- [Jobs](#jobs)
- [Upgrading](#upgrading)
- [License](#license)
- [Demo](#demo)
- [Available integrations](#available-integrations)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Start n8n in Docker](#start-n8n-in-docker)
- [Start with tunnel](#start-with-tunnel)
- [Securing n8n](#securing-n8n)
- [Persist data](#persist-data)
- [Passing Sensitive Data via File](#passing-sensitive-data-via-file)
- [Updating a Running docker-compose Instance](#updating-a-running-docker-compose-instance)
- [Example Setup with Lets Encrypt](#example-setup-with-lets-encrypt)
- [What does n8n mean and how do you pronounce it](#what-does-n8n-mean-and-how-do-you-pronounce-it)
- [Support](#support)
- [Jobs](#jobs)
- [Upgrading](#upgrading)
- [License](#license)
## Demo
[:tv: A short demo (< 3 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w7xIMKLVAg)
which shows how to create a simple workflow which automatically sends a new
Slack notification every time a Github repository received or lost a star.
[: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/nodes](https://n8n.io/nodes)
## Documentation
The official n8n documentation can be found under: [https://docs.n8n.io](https://docs.n8n.io)
Additional information and example workflows on the n8n.io website: [https://n8n.io](https://n8n.io)
## Start n8n in Docker
```
@ -56,7 +51,6 @@ docker run -it --rm \
You can then access n8n by opening:
[http://localhost:5678](http://localhost:5678)
## Start with tunnel
> **WARNING**: This is only meant for local development and testing. Should not be used in production!
@ -121,12 +115,13 @@ it can not be used anymore as encrypting it is not possible anymore.
#### Use with PostgresDB
Replace the following placeholders with the actual data:
- POSTGRES_DATABASE
- POSTGRES_HOST
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD
- POSTGRES_PORT
- POSTGRES_USER
- POSTGRES_SCHEMA
- POSTGRES_DATABASE
- POSTGRES_HOST
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD
- POSTGRES_PORT
- POSTGRES_USER
- POSTGRES_SCHEMA
```
docker run -it --rm \
@ -149,11 +144,12 @@ A full working setup with docker-compose can be found [here](https://github.com/
#### Use with MySQL
Replace the following placeholders with the actual data:
- MYSQLDB_DATABASE
- MYSQLDB_HOST
- MYSQLDB_PASSWORD
- MYSQLDB_PORT
- MYSQLDB_USER
- MYSQLDB_DATABASE
- MYSQLDB_HOST
- MYSQLDB_PASSWORD
- MYSQLDB_PORT
- MYSQLDB_USER
```
docker run -it --rm \
@ -172,20 +168,21 @@ docker run -it --rm \
## Passing Sensitive Data via File
To avoid passing sensitive information via environment variables "_FILE" may be
To avoid passing sensitive information via environment variables "\_FILE" may be
appended to some environment variables. It will then load the data from a file
with the given name. That makes it possible to load data easily from
Docker- and Kubernetes-Secrets.
The following environment variables support file input:
- DB_POSTGRESDB_DATABASE_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_HOST_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_PASSWORD_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_PORT_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_USER_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_SCHEMA_FILE
- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD_FILE
- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_DATABASE_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_HOST_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_PASSWORD_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_PORT_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_USER_FILE
- DB_POSTGRESDB_SCHEMA_FILE
- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD_FILE
- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER_FILE
## Example Setup with Lets Encrypt
@ -214,6 +211,7 @@ some scripts and commands return like `$ date`. The system timezone can be set v
the environment variable `TZ`.
Example to use the same timezone for both:
```
docker run -it --rm \
--name n8n \
@ -223,7 +221,6 @@ docker run -it --rm \
n8nio/n8n
```
## Build Docker-Image
```
@ -233,7 +230,6 @@ docker buildx build --platform linux/amd64,linux/arm64,linux/arm/v7 --build-arg
docker buildx build --platform linux/amd64,linux/arm64,linux/arm/v7 --build-arg N8N_VERSION=0.114.0 -t n8nio/n8n:0.114.0 .
```
## What does n8n mean and how do you pronounce it?
**Short answer:** It means "nodemation" and it is pronounced as n-eight-n.
@ -249,32 +245,22 @@ something that long every time in the CLI. That is when I then ended up on
"n8n". Sure does not work perfectly but does neither for Kubernetes (k8s) and
did not hear anybody complain there. So I guess it should be ok.
## 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/)
## Upgrading
Before you upgrade to the latest version make sure to check here if there are any breaking changes which concern you:
[Breaking Changes](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/BREAKING-CHANGES.md)
## 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).

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@ -6,16 +6,16 @@ n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) distributed node-based Wo
<a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png"><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png" width="550" alt="n8n.io - Screenshot"></a>
## Contents
<!-- TOC -->
- [Demo](#demo)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Use npx](#use-npx)
- [Run with Docker](#run-with-docker)
- [Install with npm](#install-with-npm)
- [Sign-up on n8n.cloud](#sign-up-on-n8n.cloud)
- [Use npx](#use-npx)
- [Run with Docker](#run-with-docker)
- [Install with npm](#install-with-npm)
- [Sign-up on n8n.cloud](#sign-up-on-n8n.cloud)
- [Available integrations](#available-integrations)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Create Custom Nodes](#create-custom-nodes)
@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) distributed node-based Wo
## Demo
📺 Here's a [short demo (<3 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w7xIMKLVAg) that shows how to create a simple workflow to automatically sends a notification on Slack every time a GitHub repository gets starred or un-starred.
📺 Here's a [:tv: short video (< 4 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjQTGKm-ok) that goes over key concepts of creating workflows in n8n.
## Getting Started
@ -96,6 +96,7 @@ n8n start
Sign-up for an [n8n.cloud](https://www.n8n.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
@ -110,16 +111,15 @@ To learn more about n8n, refer to the official documentation here: [https://docs
You can find additional information and example workflows on the [n8n.io](https://n8n.io) website.
## Create Custom Nodes
You can create custom nodes for n8n. Follow the instructions mentioned in the documentation to create your node: [Creating nodes](https://docs.n8n.io/nodes/creating-nodes/create-node.html)
## Contributing
🐛 Did you find a bug?
🐛 Did you find a bug?
✨ Do you want to contribute a feature?
✨ Do you want to contribute a feature?
The [CONTRIBUTING guide](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) will help you set up your development environment.
@ -141,7 +141,6 @@ If you run into issues or have any questions reach out to us via our community f
If you are interested in working at n8n and building the project, check out the [job openings](https://apply.workable.com/n8n/).
## Upgrading
Before you upgrade to the latest version, make sure to check the changelogs: [Changelog](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/changelog.html)