What is n8n?
n8n is a infrastructure that Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 52/100 (C-). 177.3K GitHub stars. Published by n8n-io. Last analyzed May 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 1/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 1/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ✅ Community: 177.3K stars, 0 downloads — Large community
- ⚠️ Transparency: License: Not specified — No license specified
Trust & Safety Overview
What n8n Does
n8n is a mcp_server in the infrastructure category. Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.. It is published by n8n-io and has no specified license. With 177.3K GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a large and active community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use n8n
n8n is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.
Details
| Author | n8n-io |
|---|---|
| Category | infrastructure |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | mcp_server |
| Source | View on GitHub |
| Security Score | 1/100 |
| Activity Score | 1/100 |
How to Get Started
Check the trust score before installing:
curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=n8n-io-n8n
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated May 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.