n8n Digital Archive · Updated 2026
The n8n Guide
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In-depth n8n guides, solutions, and best practices for 2026. Setup, AI, hosting, pricing, and licensing. Written from real experience by Anshul Namdev, not summaries.
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Overview
What is n8n? The Complete 2026 Introduction
A complete introduction to n8n, the open-source workflow automation platform. Learn what it is, what it can do, who it is for, and how to get started in 2026.
Setup
How To Setup n8n (2026 Step-by-Step)
Step-by-step setup for n8n via cloud signup, NPM install, or Docker. Includes environment variables, SSL, and initial configuration for 2026.
Hosting
Best VPS for n8n: Provider Comparison & Pricing (2026)
Which VPS is best for n8n? Compare Hetzner, Hostinger, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, Contabo, and Oracle Cloud on RAM, storage, and 2026 pricing. Picks by use case.
Strategy
n8n License and Regulations Explained (2026)
A complete breakdown of n8n's Sustainable Use License, fair-code model, n8n Embed, Enterprise License, and what you can and cannot do commercially.
AI Models
How to Choose the Right AI Model for n8n Workflows (2026)
Which LLM to use for scanning, OCR, reasoning, coding, creative writing, and tool calling in n8n. Covers GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Llama, and costs.
Community
Where to Get n8n Help: Forum, Discord & Docs
n8n community forum, Discord, GitHub issues, and documentation. When to ask where, and how to get fast answers from the n8n community.
AI Infrastructure
Best AI Inference Providers for n8n: Pricing & Comparison (2026)
Compare 8 AI inference providers for n8n: OpenRouter, Groq, Together AI, Fireworks, Mistral, Hugging Face, Ollama, and OpenAI. Per-token pricing, free tiers, speed, and how to avoid vendor lock-in.
Setup
n8n Community Edition: Features, Limits, and Free Unlocks
What the free self-hosted Community Edition includes, what it excludes, and how to unlock three extra features at no cost by registering your instance.
Pricing
n8n Cloud Plans Breakdown: Starter, Pro, Business & Enterprise (2026)
A complete breakdown of every n8n Cloud plan in 2026. Executions, concurrency, AI credits, features, and who each plan is actually for. With a real comparison against Zapier and Make.
Architecture
n8n Cloud vs. Self-Hosted: Which to Choose
Compare n8n Cloud with self-hosted options. Covers data residency, scalability, maintenance, and when to choose each approach.
AI Agents
The n8n AI Agent Node: Complete Guide
A deep-dive into the n8n AI Agent node. Learn every option, setting, tool, memory type, output parser, and model. Plus when to use an agent vs. a simple LLM call.
AI Automation
Automate n8n with Claude: Build Workflows Using AI
Learn how to connect Claude to your n8n instance using MCP and the n8n API. Build, deploy, and manage complex workflows with AI - no manual node-by-node construction required.
AI Infrastructure
Vector Stores and RAG in n8n: Pinecone, Qdrant, and Document Pipelines
A complete guide to Vector Stores and Retrieval-Augmented Generation in n8n. Set up Pinecone or Qdrant, inject documents, and build AI agents that answer questions from your own data.
Opinion
Is n8n Dead? Claude Can Generate Workflows, But That Changes Nothing
Every few months someone declares n8n dead. Claude can generate workflow JSON, AI agents are rising, and yet n8n just hit a $2.5B valuation. Here is the honest breakdown of why n8n is not going anywhere.
Data Parsing
How to Split and Process Nested JSON Arrays in n8n
Learn how to split and process nested JSON arrays cleanly in n8n using the Item Lists node. A masterclass in data transformation.
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