Connect n8n
FlowLens works with n8n cloud and self-hosted instances the same way. The connection is read-only: it pulls your workflows so every change and run can be snapshotted.
Connect
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Add your instance: paste the URL of your n8n cloud or self-hosted instance.
2
Authenticate: [SET_UP_CONNECTION].
3
Pick a workflow: FlowLens imports it and takes the first snapshot.
What FlowLens reads
FlowLens reads workflow definitions and execution metadata needed for diffs and explanations. Credentials stay in n8n: FlowLens never stores the secret values it encounters.
Self-hosted n8n
Self-hosted n8n connects the same way, cloud or not. If your instance is not reachable from the internet, see Self-hosting & BYOK to run FlowLens inside your own network.