# Welcome

This is the documentation for [n8n](https://n8n.io/), a [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed node-based workflow automation tool.

It covers everything from setup to usage and development. It is a work in progress and all [contributions](/contributing/) are welcome.

## Where to start

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-   __Quickstarts__

    Jump in with n8n's quickstart guides.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Try it out](/quickstart/)

-   __Hosting__

    Choose the right n8n for you.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Hosting options](/hosting/options/)


-   __Explore integrations__

    Browse n8n's integrations library.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Find your apps](/integrations/)

-   __Take a course__

    n8n's courses provide in-depth examples and walkthroughs.

    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Start learning](/courses/)    
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## About n8n

n8n (pronounced n-eight-n) helps you to connect any app with an API with any other, and manipulate its data with little or no code.

* Customizable: highly flexible workflows and the option to build custom nodes.
* Convenient: use the Desktop app or npm to try out n8n, or the Cloud hosting option if you want us to handle the infrastructure.
* Privacy-focused: self-host n8n for privacy and security.