What is n8n and how do I install it?

n8n's open-source workflow automation tool—like visual Zapier, self-hosted. Docker pull, `docker run -p 5678:5678 n8nio/n8n`, browse localhost:5678. Boom.

Can n8n handle production IoT scale?

Yes, with clustering and queues. Guide's 2,500 devices? Entry-level; add Redis for heavy lifts.

Core's MIT-licensed, zero fees. Enterprise add-ons optional.

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n8n Conquers REST APIs in Minutes—Here's Why It Sticks

Forget Zapier's bills. n8n hooks into any REST API in 10 minutes flat, perfect for bootstrapped devs battling spotty connections. It's the self-hosted rebel rewriting automation rules.

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n8n canvas with HTTP Request node fetching OpenWeather API data

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Hook any REST API in n8n via HTTP node—no code, visual bliss. 𝕏
Retries and JSON parsing make it bulletproof for flaky nets. 𝕏
Self-hosted savings crush SaaS; poised for emerging market dominance. 𝕏

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