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# n8n - Workflow Automation Tool
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n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) distributed node-based Workflow Automation Tool. You can self-host n8n, easily extend it, and even use it with internal tools.
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<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" alt="n8n.io - Screenshot"></a>
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## Contents
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<!-- TOC -->
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- [Demo](#demo)
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- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
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- [Use npx](#use-npx)
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- [Run with Docker](#run-with-docker)
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- [Install with npm](#install-with-npm)
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- [Sign-up on n8n.cloud](#sign-up-on-n8n.cloud)
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- [Available integrations](#available-integrations)
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- [Documentation](#documentation)
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- [Create Custom Nodes](#create-custom-nodes)
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- [Contributing](#contributing)
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- [What does n8n mean and how do you pronounce it](#what-does-n8n-mean-and-how-do-you-pronounce-it)
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- [Support](#support)
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- [Jobs](#jobs)
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- [Upgrading](#upgrading)
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- [License](#license)
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<!-- /TOC -->
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## Demo
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📺 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.
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## Getting Started
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There are a couple of ways to get started with n8n.
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### Use npx
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To spin up n8n using npx, you can run:
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```bash
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npx n8n
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```
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It will download everything that is needed to start n8n.
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You can then access n8n by opening:
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[http://localhost:5678](http://localhost:5678)
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**Note:** The minimum required version for Node.js is v14.15. Make sure to update Node.js to v14.15 or above.
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### Run with Docker
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To play around with n8n, you can also start it using Docker:
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```bash
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docker run -it --rm \
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--name n8n \
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-p 5678:5678 \
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n8nio/n8n
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```
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Be aware that all the data will be lost once the Docker container gets removed. To persist the data mount the `~/.n8n` folder:
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```bash
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docker run -it --rm \
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--name n8n \
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-p 5678:5678 \
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-v ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n \
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n8nio/n8n
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```
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n8n also offers a Docker image for Raspberry Pi: `n8nio/n8n:latest-rpi`.
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Refer to the [documentation](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/docker/images/n8n/README.md) for more information on the Docker setup.
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### Install with npm
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To install n8n globally using npm:
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```bash
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npm install n8n -g
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```
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After the installation, start n8n running the following command:
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```bash
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n8n
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# or
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n8n start
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```
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### Sign-up on n8n.cloud
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Sign-up for an [n8n.cloud](https://www.n8n.cloud/) account.
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While n8n.cloud and n8n are the same in terms of features, n8n.cloud provides certain conveniences such as:
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- Not having to set up and maintain your n8n instance
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- Managed OAuth for authentication
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- Easily upgrading to the newer n8n versions
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## Available integrations
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n8n has 280+ different nodes that allow you to connect various services and build your automation workflows. You can find the list of all the integrations at [https://n8n.io/integrations](https://n8n.io/integrations)
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## Documentation
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To learn more about n8n, refer to the official documentation here: [https://docs.n8n.io](https://docs.n8n.io)
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You can find additional information and example workflows on the [n8n.io](https://n8n.io) website.
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## Create Custom Nodes
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You can create custom nodes for n8n. Follow the instructions mentioned in the documentation to create your node: [Creating nodes](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/creating-nodes/build/)
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## Contributing
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🐛 Did you find a bug?
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✨ Do you want to contribute a feature?
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The [CONTRIBUTING guide](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) will help you set up your development environment.
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You can find more information on how you can contribute to the project on our documentation: [How can I contribute?](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/contributing.html)
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## What does n8n mean, and how do you pronounce it?
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**Short answer:** n8n is an abbreviation for "nodemation", and it is pronounced as n-eight-n.
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**Long answer:** In n8n, you build your automation ("-mation") workflows by connecting different nodes in the Editor UI. The project is also built using Node.js. As a consequence, the project was named nodemation.
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However, the name was long, and it wouldn't be a good idea to use such a long name in the CLI. Hence, nodemation got abbreviated as "n8n" (there are eight characters between the first and the last n!).
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## Support
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If you run into issues or have any questions reach out to us via our community forum: [https://community.n8n.io](https://community.n8n.io).
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## Jobs
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If you are interested in working at n8n and building the project, check out the [job openings](https://apply.workable.com/n8n/).
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## Upgrading
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Before you upgrade to the latest version, make sure to check the changelogs: [Changelog](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/changelog.html)
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You can also find breaking changes here: [Breaking Changes](./BREAKING-CHANGES.md)
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## License
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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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Additional information about the license can be found in the [docs](https://docs.n8n.io/reference/license/).
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