n8n
n8n-io/n8n
Open-source workflow automation — connect apps with visual workflows (self-host or cloud). GitHub: n8n-io/n8n (~200k stars).
GitHub repository
Overview
n8n is the open-source project at n8n-io/n8n on GitHub (https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n). Open-source workflow automation — connect apps with visual workflows (self-host or cloud). Category on LimeDock: ai-powered. Approximate community size: ~200k GitHub stars. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n This LimeDock Directories page explains what it is and how teams use it in plain English — so searches for the GitHub project can land on a practical guide.
Work with LimeDock
Using this skill? LimeDock can wire it into a durable automation you own.
Agents are a starting point. LimeDock turns the workflow into production automation your SaaS team owns — not another prompt library.
We sell owned automations for SaaS teams — live workflows that plug into Slack, CRM, and your internal platform — not just a skill list.
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Installation guide
Open the GitHub repository, then follow the README for your stack.
Official GitHub repository: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n GitHub path: n8n-io/n8n
How to open it: 1. Copy this URL: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n 2. Clone or follow the README install for your OS / stack. 3. Start with the smallest example in their docs before production use.
How to use it
**Simple example** Slack + CRM + Sheets still need a human glue layer every Monday.
1. Clone or deploy n8n (Docker is common). 2. Connect Slack and your CRM credentials. 3. Build: new lead → enrich → Slack alert → CRM note. 4. Turn on only after a dry run.
Example prompts
- “Design an n8n flow for after-hours lead alerts to Slack.”
- “Compare n8n vs Zapier for a self-hosted SaaS ops team.”
- “What’s the safest first n8n workflow to ship?”
Use cases and examples
- Evaluate n8n-io/n8n for your stack
- Onboard a teammate to n8n with a shared checklist
- Compare n8n against tools you already pay for
- Capture lessons in your internal wiki after a pilot
Prerequisites
- Server or n8n cloud
- API keys for the apps you connect
- Someone to own failed runs
Tips
- Start with one workflow and alerting on errors.
- LimeDock still fits when you want owned Slack/CRM automations with a team that ships them.