> 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/understand-workflows.md).

# Understand workflows

A workflow[^1] is a collection of nodes connected together to automate a process.

* [Create](/build/understand-workflows/create-and-run-workflows.md) a workflow.
* Use [Workflow templates](/build/ways-of-building-workflows/use-templates.md) to help you get started.
* Learn about the key [components](/build/understand-workflows/workflow-components.md) of an automation in n8n.
* Debug using the [Executions](/build/understand-workflows/understand-executions.md) list.
* [Share](/build/manage-workflows/share-with-others.md) workflows between users.

If it's your first time building a workflow, you may want to use the [quickstart guides](/build-your-first-workflow.md) to quickly try out n8n features.

[^1]: An n8n workflow is a collection of nodes that automate a process. Workflows begin execution when a trigger condition occurs and execute sequentially to achieve complex tasks.