> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.qontext.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# n8n

> Ingest data or retrieve context in your n8n workflows

With the Qontext n8n integration, you can:

* Build AI workflows that dynamically retrieve context from Qontext at runtime
* Create custom ingestion pipelines that send data from internal or third-party systems into Qontext

The [verified Qontext node](https://n8n.io/integrations/qontext/) is available on both **n8n Cloud** and **self-hosted** n8n instances.

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## Installation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a new workflow">
    In your n8n dashboard, create a new workflow, select a trigger, and click **+** to open the Nodes panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for Qontext">
    Type **Qontext** in the search bar and select the node from the results.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the node">
    Click **Install node** in the node details panel.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qontext/CFSHRpq4h-IghoMf/ai-tools/images/n8n/n8n_node_details.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CFSHRpq4h-IghoMf&q=85&s=c910e3856e99bdb1c6b96197010cadfd" alt="Qontext node details with Install node button" className="rounded-lg" style={{ maxWidth: '400px' }} width="378" height="609" data-path="ai-tools/images/n8n/n8n_node_details.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an action">
    Once installed, select the action that fits your workflow, either context ingestion or retrieval.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qontext/CFSHRpq4h-IghoMf/ai-tools/images/n8n/n8n_node_installed.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CFSHRpq4h-IghoMf&q=85&s=4339a2f060045abdfe0c97deccf5ec37" alt="Qontext node installed with available actions" className="rounded-lg" style={{ maxWidth: '400px' }} width="381" height="553" data-path="ai-tools/images/n8n/n8n_node_installed.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your credentials">
    Create a new credential and enter your **Qontext API key**. You can create an API key in the Qontext platform under **Context Access**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qontext/CFSHRpq4h-IghoMf/ai-tools/images/n8n/n8n_credentials.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CFSHRpq4h-IghoMf&q=85&s=4b4356d388d3e2c0f8e763b5f4077fc2" alt="Qontext credentials setup in n8n" className="rounded-lg" width="1189" height="555" data-path="ai-tools/images/n8n/n8n_credentials.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Using Qontext in n8n

Once you have installed the Qontext node and connected your credentials, you can reuse it in any scenario to ingest or retrieve context.

Please also refer to [API Reference](/api-reference/introduction) for details on ingestion and retrieval endpoints.

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## Need help?

If you need assistance setting up the n8n integration, reach out to [support@qontext.ai](mailto:support@qontext.ai).