How do we get more value from n8n?
Pick the edition and host first, give every workflow an error path and an owner, then version workflows before business processes depend on them.
IncludesEdition worksheet and production-readiness checklist
Run PostgreSQL, isolate Code nodes with external task runners, back up the encryption key, and update at least monthly.
IncludesInfrastructure and security checklist
Confirm your use is internal under the Sustainable Use License, and list the features that need a Business or Enterprise key before you plan around them.
IncludesLicense fit and feature-gate checklist
Scope each agent's tools, require human approval for tools that change data, and run evaluations before a model or prompt changes.
IncludesAgent controls checklist
