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n8n @n8n.io · 1d

🧠 Curious about self-hosting MCP servers with n8n?
Here’s a clear guide on setting it up with Docker and Cloudflare Tunnels, and connecting Claude, Copilot, or VS Code for secure, fast AI workflows.
Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3WLStYh

How to Self-Host MCP Servers with n8n

Homelab Ready! Self-host MCP servers with n8n on Raspberry Pi or Linux. Set up Cloudflare Tunnels, deploy with Docker, and connect Claude, Copilot & VSCode to fast, secure AI workflows.

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n8n @n8n.io · 2d

💡 Featured Workflow: Generate a 360° social media intelligence report with n8n, Bright Data, and OpenAI. Search, verify, and analyze profiles, then get a clean Google Doc with verified insights.
Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4789pgG

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n8n @n8n.io · 3d

The binary data upgrade you’ve been waiting for 👀
You can now access binary data from earlier nodes using expressions. Plus, the Set node gets a new entry type to assign binary data directly.
🖇️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q4KJ1f

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n8n @n8n.io · 4d

🚀 Introducing AI Workflow Builder (Beta) - Turn prompts into living workflows.
Generate nodes, logic, and structure from text, then shape and ship your vision faster. Rolling out this week to n8n Cloud (Trial, Starter, Pro).
Update to v.1.116.0 to try it.
Learn more: https://t.co/1LOoMcARIU

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n8n @n8n.io · 4d

Monday mindset drop 🎙️
Dylan Watkins chats with Nick Saraev, Founder of Skool, about the mindset behind great automation: why soft skills, creativity, and problem-solving matter most.
👉🏻 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/476ekic

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n8n @n8n.io · 7d

Closing the week celebrating our community once again! We’ve officially surpassed 6,000 workflow templates in the n8n template library. 💫 Thank you! 🙂
Explore what’s possible: https://n8n.io/workflows/

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n8n @n8n.io · 7d

AI Workflow Builder (Beta): tested ✅
QA results: unexpected 🫣
Release: postponed until trust is rebuilt.
(Okay fine, it’s still coming soon. We just need to recover emotionally.)

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n8n @n8n.io · 8d

We’ve raised $180M in Series C, bringing total funding to $240M and valuing n8n at $2.5B. This fuels our product roadmap, global growth, and team expansion, while doubling down on our community-first mission: education, partnerships, and events worldwide.
👉Full announcement: blog.n8n.io/series-c/

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n8n @n8n.io · 9d

What does an agentic future really look like, and how will AI agents work with people instead of replacing them? 🤖
At our NYC meetup, we explored what’s real vs hype, the education gap, and why trust and human oversight still matter.
👉🏻Watch here: https://bit.ly/4obCcYx

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n8n @n8n.io · 10d

What makes a great RAG system? Join Angel Menendez and Mary Newhauser for a 90-minute deep dive into retrieval tuning, chunking, metadata, embeddings, and prompt design, plus a live demo with n8n and @weaviate_io.
🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://luma.com/31yeadlc

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n8n @n8n.io · 11d

Missed our Berlin Meetup in May? The recording’s now live! 🎥
André Lindenberg (Head of AI & Fellow at Exxeta) shared how to modernize legacy IT systems with n8n, AI agents, and MCP integration.
Watch 👉 https://bit.ly/4nD2KCc

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n8n @n8n.io · 11d

Monday Automation Boost
This featured workflow lets you build an AI assistant that handles client questions, checks your availability, and books appointments seamlessly.
👉🏻 Check it out: https://bit.ly/4gTZmQB

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n8n @n8n.io · 14d

n8n Starter Sessions are coming to New York City on Oct 8. 🗽
In 5 hours you’ll learn core workflow concepts, build automations, integrate AI, and connect with the community. Food, drinks, and swag included.
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/3ItbjAe

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n8n @n8n.io · 14d

Get started with Data Tables in n8n 🚀
Chase | AI Guides shows how to build & organize tables, use them in workflows with the Data Table node, and move data from Google Sheets into n8n.
👀 Watch: https://bit.ly/4mHZnbC

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n8n @n8n.io · 15d

Great post by @@Samir_Saci_ on moving from Python to JavaScript in n8n. He shows how to use Code nodes for sales analytics, build ABC and Pareto charts, and compare with FastAPI.

👀 Read it here:https://bit.ly/3WeveGa

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n8n @n8n.io · 16d

The n8n Community Team is reunited in Berlin 🇩🇪
We’re behind the scenes preparing for our Community Livestream this evening and n8n Builders Berlin tomorrow.
Where should we look out for you? 👋

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n8n @n8n.io · 17d

LLMs in production need more than smart answers, they need accuracy, safety, and reliability. We broke down practical evaluation methods you can run in n8n today.
Read: https://bit.ly/3VHpNPS
Which matters most: accuracy, safety, or reliability? 👀

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n8n @n8n.io · 17d

We’re planning a new round of n8n Sessions in Europe and North America with @AemalSayer, his time going beyond beginner-only workshops! 🚀
Where should we head next, and what topics should we cover? Share your ideas here: https://bit.ly/46MaPxd

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n8n @n8n.io · 18d

Community Livestream - don’t be the one chasing the recap 📺
Join Bart, our Community Lead, live from Berlin. Hear from Niklas, Group Product Manager at n8n, on upcoming features, meet n8n Ambassadors in the studio, and watch Fireflies.AI showcase live workflows.
Sign up: https://luma.com/50ubl92t

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n8n @n8n.io · 21d

Choosing between n8n and Make?

We just published a comparison:

Make → great for no-code, linear automations, but charges per module & data item
n8n → flexible, self-hostable, built-in code, and predictable pricing

Full guide: https://n8n.io/vs/make/

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n8n @n8n.io · 21d

The Gemini node just got a glow-up! With Nano Banana, you can now generate & edit images.

To celebrate, we let Nano Banana AI go full banana on our UI. It’s yellow, it’s chaotic… and honestly, probably a terrible idea.

Try it here → https://n8n.io/integrations/google-gemini/

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n8n @n8n.io · 22d

London, we’re back for our second n8n Meetup at The White Space in Borough 🇬🇧

Meet speakers from the n8n team, our community and @elevenlabs.io!

If that sounds like your crowd, check the details and sign up here: https://luma.com/2i3j14jd

n8n @n8n.io · 23d

Save time and boost productivity with 3 n8n automations from @jonocatliff
that manage Gmail, supercharge Google Sheets, and keep your Drive organized. What’s the worst that could happen, less stress?
🔗: https://bit.ly/3IDmWV6

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n8n @n8n.io · 23d

Featured Workflow: AI powered Q&A sessions for HR teams
This workflow collects employee questions, clusters them with AI, and automatically schedules a focused session in Google Calendar with a ready made script.

🔗 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4mt6vZz

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n8n @n8n.io · 24d

Dylan, our Community Builder is hosting an n8n meetup in San Diego on October 16 with Arts & Crafts Startup Studio. Live demos, automation ideas, good conversations, food and swag. Free spots but limited. 👉🏻RSVP here: https://luma.com/h6492xt0