Dictionary term
AI Agent Node (n8n)
Also called AI Agent
Automation PlatformsAdvanced
An n8n node that runs an LLM-powered agent which can reason and call connected tools, memory, and models to complete tasks.
In plain English
The AI Agent node puts an AI assistant inside an n8n workflow that can decide which connected tools to use to finish a task.
Analogy
Like hiring a smart assistant inside your workflow that decides which tools to use.
Why it matters
It lets you embed tool-calling AI agents directly into n8n automations, central to building agentic workflows.
In practice
An AI Agent node that reads a support email, queries a knowledge base tool, and drafts a reply.
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