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What is n8n? The complete automation guide for 2026

Everything you need to know about n8n: what it is, how it works, its main nodes, use cases and how to start building your first automation workflows with AI.


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All n8n nodes explained: the complete guide 2026

Webhook, Gmail, HTTP Request, Postgres, Slack, Telegram, IF, Schedule... Learn what each node does and when to use it in your workflows.

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How to create your first n8n workflow: step-by-step from scratch

Complete tutorial for beginners. Build a real automation workflow in n8n in under 10 minutes β€” no coding required.

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n8n vs Zapier vs Make (Integromat): which to choose in 2026?

Detailed comparison of the 3 main automation platforms. Pricing, features, limitations and when to use each one.

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How to build an AI Agent in n8n with LangChain and Gemini

Learn to build artificial intelligence agents in n8n using LangChain, Gemini and custom tools β€” with real-world examples.

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Complete n8n Webhook tutorial: how to receive external data

The Webhook node is n8n's front door. Learn to configure it, test it and use it in real automations with concrete examples.

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Automate Gmail with n8n: auto-replies, classification and alerts

5 Gmail workflows with n8n to automate your inbox: auto-replies, AI categorization, alerts and more.

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Automate Google Sheets with n8n: sync data effortlessly

Learn to read, write and sync Google Sheets from n8n. Practical cases: automatic reports, simple CRM, sales tracking.

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Install n8n with Docker on your own server: definitive guide

Complete tutorial to install self-hosted n8n with Docker, configure HTTPS, automatic backups and maintain it in production.

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Send automatic notifications to Slack from n8n

Workflows to send alerts, reports and personalized messages to Slack from any event β€” for dev and marketing teams.

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n8n Variables and Expressions: master data manipulation

Learn to use n8n's expression system to transform, filter and process data between nodes β€” with practical examples of every function.

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HTTP Request in n8n: connect any API in minutes

n8n's most powerful node. Learn to make GET, POST, PUT calls to any REST API, handle authentication and transform responses.

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How to generate n8n workflows with AI using Scriflow

Generate complete n8n workflows simply by describing what you need in plain language. No code, no manual configuration.

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