n8n · visual business workflows
AI resource index and instructions
Requirements and use guide
- A cloud account or maintainable hosting environment, plus authorized application connections and model configuration.
- Choose cloud service or follow official self-hosting documentation and determine data location.
- Choose a template and configure triggers, fields and minimum required connections.
- Test each node and check writes, costs and error handling before activation.
Task example
Create an internal summary and owner task for new inquiries, with owner approval of replies.
Limits
- Templates still need account, field and credential setup; some workflows modify external systems.
- Self-hosting requires upgrades, backups and access controls; selected providers process model requests.