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n8n
by n8n-io
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
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About n8n
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
Best for
Developers and teams needing flexible, self-hostable workflow automation with AI integration.
Use cases
- Automating multi-step data pipelines with custom logic
- Building AI agents that call external APIs and tools
- Connecting internal tools and services without writing glue code
Notes
208,995 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed Custom.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Large integration library (400+)
- Flexible visual editor with code nodes
- Self-hostable for data control
Cons
- Fair-code license may restrict commercial use
- Steep learning curve for complex workflows
- Cloud version has usage limits
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- n8n@1.123.93
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 61,393
- GitHub stars
- 209,735
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.1
- Open issues
- 348
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 100
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How n8n is growing
209,197 to 209,735
Health and security
Is n8n looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 100 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
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Changelog
What changed
Released n8n@1.123.93
Released n8n@3.2.0
Released n8n@2.48.0
Released n8n@2.46.7
Released n8n@2.47.3
Released n8n@2.47.2
Released n8n@2.47.1
Released n8n@2.46.6
Released n8n@2.46.5
Released n8n@2.47.0
Released n8n@3.1.0
Released n8n@2.45.7-exp.g86c6a0b7
Released n8n@1.123.92
Released n8n@2.46.4
Released n8n@1.123.91
Released n8n@2.46.3
Released n8n@2.45.7
Released n8n@1.123.90
Released n8n@2.46.2
Released n8n@2.45.6
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