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n8n
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Follow these steps to get your self-hosted instance up and running.

  1. 1
    git clone https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

    Clone the repository

  2. 2
    npm install && cp .env.example .env

    Install dependencies and configure env

  3. 3
    npm run build && npm start

    Build and launch the application

  4. 4
    Configure reverse proxy (nginx/Caddy)

    Point your domain at the app

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n8n

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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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awesome-n8n-templates

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280+ free n8n automation templates — ready-to-use workflows for Gmail, Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, Google Drive, Notion, OpenAI, and more. AI agents, RAG chatbots, email automation, social media, DevOps, and document processing. The largest open-source n8n template collection.

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Oct 2026
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self-hosted-ai-starter-kit

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The Self-hosted AI Starter Kit is an open-source template that quickly sets up a local AI environment. Curated by n8n, it provides essential tools for creating secure, self-hosted AI workflows.

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Oct 2026
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automatisch

Backend / BaaS
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The open source Zapier alternative. Build workflow automation without spending time and money.

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Oct 2026
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