n8n — Workflow Automation

What is n8n?

n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that lets you connect apps and automate processes visually — without writing code. Think of it as a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or Make (formerly Integromat), but with no per-task fees and full data control.

In ServicePlus, n8n runs at ai.yourdomain.com. When you add n8n via sp add n8n, ServicePlus automatically provisions a PostgreSQL 16 database with the pgvector extension enabled — giving n8n a vector database for AI agent workflows, semantic search, and RAG pipelines. Cal.com (if added) also uses this same PostgreSQL instance.

Key capabilities

• 400+ integrations — WhatsApp, Gmail, Notion, Airtable, Slack, HubSpot, WooCommerce, and more
• Trigger types — webhooks, schedules (cron), email, form submissions, and database events
• Data transformation — filter, merge, split, format, and enrich data in any workflow
• AI agents — build autonomous agents using OpenAI, Claude, or Mistral with tool use
• Mautic integration — trigger Mautic campaigns, create contacts, update segments from n8n
• HTTP requests — connect to any API without a built-in integration

Moroccan business examples

• WhatsApp lead capture — receive a WhatsApp message → extract contact info → create contact in Mautic → send a welcome email
• Instagram DM automation — new Instagram follower → send DM with a lead magnet link → add to Mautic nurture sequence
• Appointment confirmation — Cal.com booking → send SMS reminder → create Mautic task for follow-up
• Invoice automation — Mautic deal closed → generate invoice → send PDF by email → log in PocketBase
• AI lead qualification — form submission → analyze with Claude API → score and tag in Mautic → route to the right sequence

Why n8n instead of Zapier or Make?

Adding n8n

From your server terminal:

sp add n8n

n8n will be available at https://ai.yourdomain.com after the command completes.