This Week in NoCode + AI Max Takes Us Behind the Scenes of n8n | #59
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Feb 22, 2025 Max, the third employee and original flowgrammer at n8n, dives into the platform's remarkable transformation into a leading AI agent tool. He shares insights on n8n's flexible self-hosting options versus cloud services, the unique Faircode licensing, and early growth challenges. Hear about the launch of n8n's AI agent node and its innovative applications in automation, as well as tips on when to use AI agents versus basic LLM chains. Max also highlights practical use cases and live demos that showcase n8n's powerful automation capabilities.
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n8n's Origin Story
- n8n began as a kitchen table project by Jan Oberhauser.
- It launched on Product Hunt and became number one product of the week.
Initial Positioning
- n8n's initial messaging positioned it as the "open-source Zapier."
- This resonated with users concerned about data hosting and sovereignty.
Faircode License
- n8n uses a Faircode license, not a traditional open-source license.
- This model balances open access with preventing exploitation by large companies.