> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/build/readme.md).

# Build

Build workflows in n8n, from first draft to production.

Use this space to learn workflow basics, data handling, logic, code, and AI.

### Explore this space

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#### Foundations

[**Understand workflows**](/build/understand-workflows.md)

Learn the core building blocks, editor concepts, and workflow anatomy.

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[**Ways of building workflows**](/build/ways-of-building-workflows.md)

Choose the fastest path with templates, AI, MCP, or manual building.

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[**Work with data**](/build/work-with-data.md)

Reference, transform, structure, and test the data moving through workflows.

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[**Code in n8n**](/build/code-in-n8n.md)

Use expressions, the Code node, and developer tools when low-code is not enough.

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[**Manage workflows**](/build/manage-workflows.md)

Configure, tag, share, export, and maintain workflows as they grow.

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[**Flow logic**](/build/flow-logic.md)

Branch, merge, loop, wait, and handle errors with clear workflow logic.

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[**Integrate AI**](/build/integrate-ai.md)

Build AI-powered workflows with models, tools, evaluations, and prompts.

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[**Keyboard shortcuts**](/build/keyboard-shortcuts.md)

Move faster in the editor with workflow, canvas, and node shortcuts.

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