# n8n

n8n is a self-hosted, fair-code workflow-automation platform that connects 400+ apps and application programming interfaces (APIs) on a visual, node-based canvas, adds code nodes for custom scripting, and lets. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), TrueNAS, Umbrel, Unraid and ZimaOS.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/329/n8n

## Description

n8n is a self-hosted, fair-code workflow-automation platform that connects 400+ apps and application programming interfaces (APIs) on a visual, node-based canvas, adds code nodes for custom scripting, and lets homelabbers, developers, and small teams automate data workflows, sync services, and trigger actions from webhooks, schedules, or events.

## Platform availability

Available on 6 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

39/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 100 (6 install platforms, install notes, setup guide, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Documentation: https://docs.n8n.io/
- Official website: https://n8n.io
- GitHub: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/n8nio/n8n
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=n8n
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/community-charts/n8n
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/n8n/
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/n8n
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/n8n-0w1u6fr0vhpz37?q=n8n
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/N8n

## Common questions

### What should I check if an n8n Chat Trigger widget is visible but does not reply?

Add your site's domain to Allowed Origins in the Chat Trigger node and set the workflow to Active. Browsers can block chat messages without the allowed origin, and inactive workflows will not respond.

### Is self-hosting n8n difficult to run at scale?

A basic Docker setup on a VPS is described as straightforward, but scaling with queue mode, a separate performant database, and backups is more complex.

### Can n8n be deployed in an air-gapped environment?

Yes, n8n can be deployed on-prem, air-gapped if needed, and with Docker.

### Does n8n use a fair-code license?

Yes, the n8n documentation describes n8n as a fair-code licensed workflow automation tool.

### What problems were reported after starting a basic n8n Docker setup?

One self-hoster found it harder than expected and dealt with random crashes, lost workflows, and infrastructure debugging.

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