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# Kafka

Use the Kafka node to automate work in Kafka, and integrate Kafka with other applications. n8n has built-in support for a wide range of Kafka features, including sending messages.

On this page, you'll find a list of operations the Kafka node supports and links to more resources.

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**Credentials**

Refer to [Kafka credentials](/integrations/builtin/credentials/kafka.md) for guidance on setting up authentication.
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**Schema Registry**

To encode messages with an authenticated Confluent Schema Registry (for example, Confluent Cloud), enable **Use Schema Registry** in the node and add a [Schema Registry credential](/integrations/builtin/credentials/schemaregistry.md).
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**This node can be used as an AI tool**

This node can be used to enhance the capabilities of an AI agent. When used in this way, many parameters can be set automatically, or with information directed by AI - find out more in the [AI tool parameters documentation](/build/integrate-ai/ai-examples/use-ai-for-parameters.md).
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## Operations <a href="#operations" id="operations"></a>

* Send message

## Templates and examples <a href="#templates-and-examples" id="templates-and-examples"></a>

[Browse Kafka node documentation integration templates](https://n8n.io/integrations/kafka) or [search all templates](https://n8n.io/workflows/)