You’ve probably seen people mention n8n, but what is it exactly?
n8n is a workflow automation tool that connects different apps and automates repetitive tasks.
It works like this:
– You define a trigger (for example, a new form submission)
– Then you set up actions (like sending a Slack message or updating a Google Sheet)
– It runs automatically in the background, no manual work needed
n8n is similar to tools like Zapier or Make, but it’s open-source, self-hostable, and gives you more control.
You can build complex workflows with conditions, loops, and even custom code or keep it simple with a drag-and-drop editor.
If you’re working across tools like Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, Slack, and APIs, n8n lets you connect everything into one automated system.
That’s why so many marketers, developers, and operators are starting to use it. It saves time, reduces errors, and scales with your processes.
Here’s a real example:
This is a full LinkedIn content workflow, built in n8n no manual steps.
It:
– Generates a content topic using AI
– Writes the LinkedIn post
– Creates a matching image
– Generates hashtags and optimizes for SEO
– Merges everything
– And publishes the post directly to LinkedIn
