n8n deployment notes
Source-available workflow automation platform with AI nodes and self-hosting.
Before installing
- Review the license: Sustainable Use License.
- Check whether Docker is supported: yes.
- Check API key dependency: depends on model/provider.
- Confirm supported models: OpenAI, Anthropic, HTTP APIs.
Setup commands
git clone https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n.gitRead README and copy the example environment fileStart with Docker if the project provides compose files