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Written by Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation Specialist · Hyderabad, India  |  Reviewed June 2026

How to Connect Claude and n8n

How to set up this integration (step-by-step)

1

Create a free Make.com account

Go to Make.com and sign up. The free plan includes 1,000 operations/month — enough for most automations.

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2

Connect Claude as the trigger

In Make.com, create a new scenario. Search for Claude and choose your trigger event (e.g. "New message", "New record", "New row").

3

Connect n8n as the action

Add n8n as the next module. Map the data fields from Claude to the corresponding fields in n8n.

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Test and activate

Run a test with real data. Once it works, turn on the scenario. Make.com will run it automatically — no more manual work.

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About Claude and n8n

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Claude

AI Assistant

Claude is Anthropic's flagship AI assistant, known for its exceptional reasoning, writing quality, and safety. Available via API, it powers automation workflows across thousands of businesses — from summarising emails to writing code to analysing documents. Claude connects to Slack, Notion, GitHub, and 38+ tools natively, and integrates with Make.com and n8n for custom workflow automation.

  • Exceptional writing, reasoning, and code generation
  • Native integrations with Slack, Notion, GitHub via MCP
  • API available for custom workflow integration
  • Connects to Make.com and n8n for automation
  • Claude Code for agentic software development
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n8n

Self-Hosted Automation

n8n is the most powerful open-source workflow automation platform, combining 400+ app integrations with native AI agent support. Unlike Zapier or Make.com, n8n is self-hostable, giving you full control over your data. Its LangChain-based AI nodes let you build multi-step AI agent workflows that use local models (Ollama) or cloud APIs (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI) — making it the top choice for technical teams in 2026.

  • 400+ integrations including all major SaaS tools
  • Native AI agent nodes with LangChain support
  • Connect to Ollama, Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI
  • Self-hosted for full data privacy and control
  • Visual workflow builder with custom JavaScript/Python
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⚡ Why connect Claude + n8n?

Connecting Claude and n8n with Make.com eliminates the manual work of copying data between the two tools. Automate data syncing, trigger actions in n8n when events happen in Claude, and build workflows that save your team hours every week — all without writing any code.

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Claude

Free plan available

Anthropic's AI assistant with superior reasoning and writing quality.

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n8n

Free self-hosted (open source)

Open-source automation with native AI agents — self-hosted or cloud.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Claude and n8n?
Use Make.com to connect them without code. Sign up free, create a scenario with Claude as trigger and n8n as action. Setup takes under 10 minutes.
Is this integration free?
Yes. Make.com's free plan includes 1,000 operations/month — enough for most small teams. No credit card required to start.
Do I need coding skills?
No. Make.com is a visual drag-and-drop builder. You connect modules by clicking, not writing code.
What can I automate between Claude and n8n?
Connecting Claude and n8n with Make.com eliminates the manual work of copying data between the two tools. Automate data syncing, trigger actions in n8n when events happen in Claude, and build workflows that save your team hours every week — all without writing any code.
What is Claude used for?
Claude is Anthropic's flagship AI assistant, known for its exceptional reasoning, writing quality, and safety. Available via API, it powers automation workflows across thousands of businesses — from summarising emails to writing code to analysing documents. Claude connects to Slack, Notion, GitHub, and 38+ tools natively, and integrates with Make.com and n8n for custom workflow automation.
What is n8n used for?
n8n is the most powerful open-source workflow automation platform, combining 400+ app integrations with native AI agent support. Unlike Zapier or Make.com, n8n is self-hostable, giving you full control over your data. Its LangChain-based AI nodes let you build multi-step AI agent workflows that use local models (Ollama) or cloud APIs (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI) — making it the top choice for technical teams in 2026.
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About the author — Vangari Sai Sampath · Automation & SaaS Specialist

Vangari Sai Sampath built Integration Directory to help businesses automate their SaaS workflows without writing code. Based in Hyderabad, India, he has hands-on experience with Make.com, Zapier, and 50+ tools covered in this directory, helping teams set up no-code automations that save hours every week.

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