Introduction to n8n

What is n8n?
n8n (pronounced “n-eight-n”) is an open-source workflow automation toolthat allows you to connect different apps, services, and APIs — without writing complex code.

It helps automate repetitive tasks by creating "workflows"that pass data between different systems (similar to Zapier or Make/Integromat).

Key Features
  •  Visual Workflow Builder
 Use a drag-and-drop interface to connect nodes (apps, triggers, actions).
  •  Integrates with 350+ apps
 Including Slack, Gmail, Discord, WordPress, MySQL, Plesk, and more.
  •  Custom Code Support
 Use JavaScript or HTTP requests to build advanced integrations.
  •  Self-Hosted or Cloud
 You can install n8n on your own VPS (recommended for privacy and control) or use n8n Cloud.
  •  Event & Schedule Triggers
 Automatically run workflows when an event happens (e.g., “new form submission”) or on a schedule.
Example Use Cases

  •  Automatically post new WordPress blog articles to Facebook and LinkedIn.
  •  Send an email notification when a form submission is received.
  •  Sync data between Google Sheets and a database.
  •  Run daily reports and send them via Lark or email.
Where It’s Installed

For our hosting setup, n8n is preinstalled on selected VPS templates (Almalinux 9).

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