Nightschool AI: Build your first n8n AI agent workflow
n8n is a workflow automation tool with an AI Agent node that combines a connected chat model with optional memory and tools (such as an HTTP request or code tool) inside a workflow — the agent decides which of those tools to call.
What you'll have built
- An n8n workflow with a Trigger feeding into an Agent node
- A model and at least one tool wired up to that Agent node
- A run where the agent actually chose and called the tool, not just replied with text
What's inside
Guide
Setting up the trigger, the Agent node, and its model/tool sub-nodes, in the order n8n expects them wired.
Copy-paste templates
A copy-paste workflow export with the Agent node already configured for one common tool.
Test checklist
How to confirm the agent actually invoked the tool (check the execution log) rather than guessing an answer.
Worked example
One real workflow run, with the agent's tool call visible in the execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to self-host n8n?
No — the kit works with either n8n Cloud or a self-hosted instance; the Agent node setup is the same.
Is this an official n8n product?
Nightschool AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by n8n. n8n is named here only to describe what the kit teaches you to build.
When does the kit ship?
It doesn't exist yet. We're measuring demand first — join the waitlist and we'll build the top-requested kit first.