Productivity Stack¶
The TAPPaaS Productivity Stack provides workflow automation and productivity tools to streamline your operations.
Components¶
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| n8n | Workflow automation and integration platform |
Overview¶
n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool that allows you to:
- Connect different services and APIs
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Build complex workflows visually
- Integrate with AI capabilities
Prerequisites¶
- Foundation complete
- DNS management access
- Optional: AI Stack for AI-powered workflows
System Requirements¶
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| vCPU | 2 | 4 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB |
Use Cases¶
IT Operations¶
- Automated monitoring alerts
- Server provisioning workflows
- Backup verification
- Certificate renewal
Business Processes¶
- Data synchronization
- Report generation
- Email automation
- CRM integrations
AI Workflows¶
- Document processing with LLMs
- Automated content generation
- Data extraction and analysis
- Chatbot backends
Architecture¶
graph LR
Trigger[Triggers] --> n8n
n8n --> Actions[Actions]
subgraph Triggers
Webhook[Webhooks]
Schedule[Schedules]
Events[Events]
end
subgraph Actions
API[API Calls]
DB[Databases]
AI[AI Models]
Mail[Email]
end Installation¶
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Deploy n8n for powerful workflow automation
Integration with TAPPaaS¶
n8n integrates well with other TAPPaaS components:
| Integration | Use Case |
|---|---|
| LiteLLM | AI-powered workflows |
| Authentik | SSO authentication |
| VaultWarden | Secure credential storage |
| Home Assistant | Home automation triggers |
Security Considerations¶
- Use Authentik for SSO where possible
- Store credentials in VaultWarden
- Limit webhook exposure
- Review workflow permissions regularly