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Get Started with n8n

Fair-code & Node.js based. You can write JavaScript functions directly in the nodes. It bridges the gap between Zapier and writing code.

Getting Started

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Read the official documentation

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Best For

Technical users who want JavaScript in their low-code

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Complex branching logic

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Resources

n8n Guide | AI Navigator | AI Navigator