Usage Guide

How to Use n8n

Master n8n with our comprehensive usage guide from vibe coding retreat curriculum. Learn best practices, common patterns, and real-world applications.

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n8n

Workflow AutomationIntermediate

Open-source workflow automation platform with AI agent capabilities, supporting complex multi-agent workflows and LLM integrations. Key automation tool taught in vibe coding retreats for AI workflow orchestration.

What You'll Learn:

500+ integrations including OpenAI, Hugging Face, vector databases
Execution-based pricing (cost-effective for complex AI workflows)
Multi-agent patterns: chained requests, single agent, multi-agent teams
Learning Time
3-5 hours basic, 25+ hours advanced workflows
Pricing
Free Community Edition, €20/month Starter, €50/month Pro
Industry Adoption
89%

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1

Design Workflow

Map out your automation process and identify triggers

2

Build with Nodes

Connect pre-built nodes or create custom logic

3

Test & Debug

Test workflows with sample data and debug issues

4

Deploy & Monitor

Deploy to production and monitor performance

Common Use Cases

CI/CD pipeline automation

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Data synchronization between systems

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Notification and alert workflows

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Customer onboarding automation

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Best Practices

✅ Do This

Start simple and incrementally add complexity
Test thoroughly in development before production
Keep documentation updated as you learn

❌ Avoid This

Building overly complex workflows initially
Ignoring security best practices and permissions
Using in production without proper testing

Integration with Other Retreat Tools

Workflow Integration

Connect v0 deployments → Trigger Cursor builds → Manage with Claude Code → Enhance with prompts

Team Collaboration

Learn how n8n fits into team workflows with shared standards, templates, and best practices across all retreat tools.

Production Ready

Deploy n8n as part of a complete AI development stack that scales from prototype to production.

Master n8n in Practice

Learn n8n hands-on in our vibe coding retreats. Practice with real projects alongside v0, Cursor, n8n, Claude Code, and prompt engineering.

v0
UI Generation
Cursor
AI IDE
n8n
Workflow Automation
Claude Code
CLI Assistant
Prompt Engineering
Foundation Skill
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