The ULTIMATE Guide to BUILDING AI Agents 2025 (Step by Step)

Summary

This video demonstrates how to self-host a powerful AI-powered workflow automation system using N8N and DeepSeek on Cloud Bean. It walks through the process of setting up a private, secure, and flexible automation platform with scalable options, no subscription fees, and full control over your data. The host shows how to integrate AI models, including Olama, for intelligent decision-making, offering businesses the ability to streamline operations while maintaining privacy. The tutorial emphasizes simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and customization for small to medium businesses seeking to automate workflows with complete autonomy.

Takeaways

• 😀 Self-host your AI-powered workflows securely using N8N and DeepSeek on Cloud Bean for complete control.
• 😀 Cloud Bean allows you to set up scalable servers without worrying about cloud lock-in or high costs.
• 😀 N8N is an open-source workflow automation tool that can be self-hosted to avoid subscription fees and data privacy concerns.
• 😀 DeepSeek is a private AI engine that can be integrated with N8N to enable intelligent decision-making in workflows.
• 😀 The setup involves registering for Cloud Bean, selecting an application (like N8N), and configuring the server with the desired specifications.
• 😀 The N8N application can be installed on Cloud Bean, allowing you to run custom workflows with AI-powered agents.
• 😀 You can integrate models like Olama and DeepSeek with N8N to create automated workflows that are powered by AI decision-making.
• 😀 The process includes generating a free license key for N8N, which activates unlimited workflows and removes subscription limitations.
• 😀 N8N’s community-driven platform allows for adding custom models, including AI models like Olama, which can be used in your workflows.
• 😀 By self-hosting on Cloud Bean, you are only responsible for hosting costs, with no additional SAS fees, making the solution cost-effective and secure.

Q & A

What is the primary benefit of self-hosting N8N and DeepSeek using CloudBeans?

The primary benefit is that it provides businesses and professionals with full control over their automation workflows and AI engine, ensuring better data privacy and security without relying on third-party services or dealing with SaaS lock-in.

What is N8N, and why is it used in this setup?

N8N is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows users to automate tasks and integrate different applications. It is used in this setup to streamline operations and automate workflows with a flexible, self-hosted solution.

Why is CloudBeans recommended for this setup?

CloudBeans is recommended because it provides a secure, scalable, and flexible platform for deploying tools like N8N and DeepSeek. It allows users to self-host these applications, paying only for hosting while maintaining control over their automation and data privacy.

What are the server requirements for hosting N8N and DeepSeek?

For N8N, a minimum of 4GB of RAM is recommended. For DeepSeek, at least 8GB of RAM is needed. The server size can be adjusted based on the complexity and scale of the workflows being automated.

How does DeepSeek integrate into the workflow automation setup?

DeepSeek integrates as the AI engine that powers intelligent decision-making within the automated workflows. By connecting DeepSeek with N8N, users can leverage AI to make real-time decisions in their workflows.

What is the significance of getting a license key for N8N?

The license key for N8N unlocks the ability to create unlimited workflows, removing the limitations imposed by the subscription model. This provides more flexibility and value for businesses using N8N for workflow automation.

What types of AI models can be integrated into the setup?

Various AI models can be integrated, including those from Olama, a platform for hosting AI models. Users can choose from multiple models for tasks like chatbots and decision-making, depending on their needs.

What does the video mean by 'AI agentic native' in the context of N8N?

'AI agentic native' refers to the ability of N8N to natively integrate AI, such as DeepSeek or other models, directly into workflows for intelligent, automated decision-making, creating an AI-powered automation system.

How does the local hosting affect the speed and performance of the system?

The speed and performance of the system depend on the server's capacity. As the server size increases (e.g., more RAM or processing power), the system's response time and the ability to handle larger workflows and more complex tasks improve.

What is the purpose of the CloudBeans console in the setup process?

The CloudBeans console is used to register and set up the server where N8N and DeepSeek will be deployed. It allows users to choose the cloud provider, configure the application, and manage the server for hosting the automation tools.