N8N

Here you'll find my hands-on guides to n8n, the open-source workflow automation tool that lets you connect apps, move data, and automate the boring parts of your day without being locked into one vendor. If you've used Power Automate and wondered what the self-hosted, developer-friendly alternative looks like, this is a great place to start. I begin with the fundamentals, so you'll find a clear answer to what n8n actually is and a close look at how it differs from Power Automate. From there I get practical. I walk through how to host n8n yourself, since running your own instance means your data and credentials stay on infrastructure you control. A lot of real automation starts with email, so I cover Gmail in depth. You'll learn to set up a Gmail credential, add a Google connection on a self-hosted instance, and triage your Gmail automatically.