How to Self-Host n8n on a VPS in 2026 (Full Setup Guide)
Self-hosting n8n on a VPS gives solopreneurs unlimited workflows, full data ownership, and a monthly bill under $10. This guide walks you through the exact 7-step setup.
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Add an AI Chatbot to Your Website With n8n (Chat Trigger)
Add a working AI chat widget to any website using n8n's Chat Trigger node and the @n8n/chat embed snippet. No React, no SaaS widget, about $7.25 per 1,000 conversations on Claude Haiku 4.5.
The Exact AI Automation Stack I Use as a Solopreneur in 2026 (With Real Monthly Costs)
Most "AI stack" posts hide the bill. Mine runs under $10/month. Here is every tool, the exact tier, the real cost, and the job each layer does for my one-person content business.
Fully Local RAG in n8n: Private Embeddings, No Cloud APIs (2026)
Most "local RAG" setups still send your documents to a cloud embeddings API. This guide closes every leak: local embeddings via Ollama, a self-hosted Qdrant or PGVector store, and a local answering model, all in n8n.
Turn n8n Into an MCP Server: Expose Your Workflows to Claude and Cursor (2026)
Stop leaving Claude Desktop to run n8n workflows by hand. The MCP Server Trigger node turns your existing workflows into callable tools so Claude and Cursor can invoke them directly.
I Built the Same AI Agent in n8n, Make and LangChain: The Honest Difference
I built the exact same order-status AI agent in n8n, Make.com, and LangChain, then compared setup effort, cost model, portability, and who each platform actually suits.
How to Connect Ollama to n8n (Free Local AI Agent, Step by Step)
The credential test fails because n8n looks inside its container, not at Ollama on your host. This guide shows the exact Base URL for every setup: native, Docker Desktop, and Linux server.
n8n Queue Mode: Scale AI Workflows with Workers and Redis
One busy hour and your single n8n instance starts queueing executions behind a slow workflow. Queue mode is the fix: set EXECUTIONS_MODE=queue, add Redis and a shared Postgres, and run separate worker processes that scale out. Here is when you need it and the exact setup.
Build an AI Telegram Bot With n8n (No Code, No Fees)
Build an AI-powered n8n Telegram bot in under an hour using three nodes and zero platform fees. Get a shareable t.me link, no business verification required, and a bot that replies around the clock.
Build a Vector Store in n8n (Embeddings for RAG)
Build an n8n vector store that retrieves your own documents by meaning, not keywords. Embedding 1,000 docs costs ~1.3 cents; Supabase free-tier storage costs $0. Full node wiring and step-by-step setup inside.
Build an AI Customer-Support Bot in n8n (RAG, With Real Monthly Cost)
Build an n8n AI customer support bot that answers repeat questions from your own docs using RAG. Two workflows, about $4.50 per 1,000 answers on Claude Haiku 4.5, and $0 platform cost if you self-host.
Local RAG With Ollama: Chat With Your Business Docs Privately
Local RAG with Ollama lets you ask questions across hundreds of private documents without uploading a single file to the cloud. This guide covers three paths from 20-minute desktop setup to n8n pipelines, all at $0 running cost.