Calling a Python Script from n8n

Complete documentation on how to call apified python script in n8n (and btw solving an n8n image node bug)?

n8n is a powerful automation tool, but its built-in Python capabilities are limited. What if you could unlock the full potential of Python—external libraries, machine learning, complex data processing—directly within your n8n workflows?

In this guide, I’ll show you how to seamlessly integrate Python into n8n by creating a FastAPI-powered API. With this setup, n8n can trigger any Python script via an HTTP request, allowing you to:

:white_check_mark: Process images & data

:white_check_mark: Run advanced computations

:white_check_mark: Use AI models & external libraries

:white_check_mark: Automate custom workflows effortlessly

What You’ll Learn

:small_blue_diamond: Wrap a Python script in a FastAPI app

:small_blue_diamond: Containerize it with Docker for easy deployment

:small_blue_diamond: Trigger it from n8n in just a few clicks

By the end, you’ll have a fully functional setup that combines n8n’s automation power with Python’s flexibility. Ready to take your automations to the next level? Let’s dive in! :fire:

https://medium.com/@rentierdigital/calling-a-python-script-from-n8n-5d2a34c9cd09

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Super useful! And a friendly approach for beginners

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