What are n8n AI agents?

n8n AI agents are autonomous, intelligent workflows that leverage large language models (LLMs) and integrated tools to perform complex tasks without predefined, rigid rules. 

They act as decision-making entities within n8n, capable of interpreting user intents, planning multi-step actions, and executing them through connected services and APIs. By embedding AI Agent nodes, n8n enables developers and non-developers alike to create adaptive systems that can, for instance, analyze data, generate content, manage appointments, and perform autonomous research. 

These agents extend n8n’s traditional workflow automation by introducing reasoning engines, tool integrations, memory management, and real-time decision-making.