What it's used for

n8n AI brings LLM capabilities into the popular n8n workflow automation platform, enabling you to embed AI calls, vector store operations, and agent logic into broader automations that connect to hundreds of apps and services.

Key use cases include:

AI-powered workflow automation — trigger LLM calls from webhooks, schedules, or app events
Data enrichment — use AI to classify, summarize, or extract information from CRM, email, or database records
AI agents in workflows — autonomous agents that decide which tools and actions to take
Document processing — extract structured data from invoices, contracts, or forms
Multi-app AI pipelines — chain AI with Slack, Google Sheets, Notion, Salesforce, and 700+ integrations
RAG workflows — combine vector store retrieval with LLM generation in automated pipelines

n8n AI is used by teams who want AI capabilities embedded in real business workflows — not just standalone chatbots. The visual workflow builder makes it accessible to non-developers, while the self-hosting option gives full data control.

n8n supports all major LLM providers through its AI nodes.

Getting started

Install n8n:

# Docker (recommended)
docker run -it --rm -p 5678:5678 n8nio/n8n

# npm
npm install -g n8n
n8n start

Or sign up at n8n Cloud for hosted version.
In the workflow editor:
- Add an AI Agent or Chat Model node from the node panel
- Configure your LLM credentials (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) in the Credentials manager
- Connect AI nodes to triggers (webhook, schedule) and action nodes (Slack, email, database)
Activate the workflow to run it on schedule or trigger.

Pricing: Self-hosted Community Edition is free (Sustainable Use License). n8n Cloud starts at $24/month. Enterprise pricing available. See n8n.io/pricing.