"n8n is powerful enough to replace an entire department" - Richardson Dackam (Ep 64)

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Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaX Master n8n workflow automation in this complete guide. If you're tired of manual tasks, n8n (an open-source Zapier alternative) might be the solution. Richardson Dackam, founder and AI builder, joins Mike to explore how developers can save time using n8n. We dive into powerful use cases like email management, social media automation, and prototyping. Learn how to integrate AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), run custom code scripts, use webhooks, connect to databases, and implement human-in-the-loop validation. Richardson also shares common pitfalls, observability strategies, and the difference between self-hosting and the cloud. Learn more from Richardson: https://richdackam.com https://www.nshipyard.com Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech https://x.com/RichardsonDx 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:32 - What is n8n? (Open-Source Automation) 00:02:23 - Common n8n Use Cases (Email, Social Media) 00:03:36 - Automating Email: AI Tone & Human in the Loop 00:07:02 - Observability, Logging, and Error Handling 00:22:00 - Using Custom Code & JavaScript Nodes 00:29:50 - n8n Cloud vs. Self-Hosting (Features & Security) 00:37:01 - How to Get Started with n8n (Beginner's Roadmap) Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and automation. Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.