🧠 n8n - Automation Platform

[Semih Asil]

In this thread, I will introduce you to n8n, an open-source, powerful, and flexible automation tool. If you've used tools like Zapier or Make.com but are looking for a more free and unlimited solution, n8n is perfect for you!

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🧠 What is n8n?​

• An open-source automation tool
• Can be self-hosted on your own server
• Unlimited workflows and integrations
• Visual interface for creating scenarios without coding knowledge
• Over 350 pre-built integrations (Slack, Telegram, Email, MySQL, Webhook, HTTP Request, etc.)

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🛠️ Installation with Docker​

mkdir n8n
cd n8n
nano docker-compose.yml

Its content should be as follows:

version: "3"
services:
  n8n:
    image: n8nio/n8n
    ports:
      - "5678:5678"
    environment:
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER=admin
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=123456
      - TZ=Europe/Istanbul
    volumes:
      - ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n

Install:

docker compose up -d

👉 Access from browser: http://localhost:5678

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💡 What Can I Do?​

• Send a notification to Telegram when a form is filled
• Get data from an API, write to CSV, and send via email
• Receive sensor data and save it to a database
• Create a Slack notification when an order arrives on your e-commerce site

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🧪 Example: Flow to Send a Message to Telegram​

1. Webhook node → sends data from external system
2. Set node → message format is defined
3. Telegram node → message is sent

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🌍 Resources​

• 🔗 n8n.io (official site)
• 📘 n8n documentation
• 💬 Community forum
• 📦 GitHub

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🎯 Over to You​

If anyone on the forum is using it, could you share your scenarios?
I can also share example JSON files if you'd like.

 

[Mookie Loves Cookie]

It seems the n8n community within Turkey doesn't have a very high number of users. I haven't encountered any Turks working with n8n so far; I've only communicated with foreigners.

 

[Erkan Teskancan]

I guess the n8n community within Turkey doesn't have a very high number of users. I haven't come across any Turks working with n8n so far; I've only communicated with foreigners.

I agree 😳