<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Automation on Shadowfish</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/categories/automation/</link><description>Recent content in Automation on Shadowfish</description><generator>Hugo -- gohugo.io</generator><language>en-us</language><copyright>© 2026 Shadowfish</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/categories/automation/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>How to Install and Host n8n.io on Ubuntu</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/n8n-installation-ubuntu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/n8n-installation-ubuntu/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Self-hosting your automation is the ultimate way to maintain data privacy, gain unlimited execution runs, and bypass Zapier&amp;rsquo;s costly subscription tiers. 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By pairing the visual orchestration of &lt;strong&gt;n8n.io&lt;/strong&gt; with the raw scripting power of &lt;strong&gt;Bash&lt;/strong&gt;, you create a hybrid workflow engine capable of handling almost anything.&lt;/p&gt;</description><media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/embracing-the-future-workflow-automation/featured.png"/></item><item><title>Real-World Automation: Solving Everyday Tech Problems with Bash &amp; n8n</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/real-world-automation-bash-n8n/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/real-world-automation-bash-n8n/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Theory is great, but nothing beats seeing how automation actually solves messy, real-world tech bottlenecks. Here are six practical ways developers and sysadmins combine &lt;strong&gt;Bash&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;n8n&lt;/strong&gt; to get things done.&lt;/p&gt;</description><media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/real-world-automation-bash-n8n/featured.png"/></item><item><title>Unlocking Workflow Automation: A Deep Dive into n8n.io</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/unlocking-workflow-automation-n8n/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/unlocking-workflow-automation-n8n/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;ve ever felt bottlenecked by Zapier&amp;rsquo;s high pricing or rigid triggers, it&amp;rsquo;s time to meet &lt;strong&gt;n8n.io&lt;/strong&gt;. It is the open-source, node-based workflow editor that lets you connect APIs, parse JSON, and run custom scripts—all without vendor lock-in.&lt;/p&gt;</description><media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/unlocking-workflow-automation-n8n/featured.png"/></item><item><title>Automation in the Business Context: Slashing Costs &amp; Errors</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/automation-in-the-business-context/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/automation-in-the-business-context/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;In the fast-paced realm of modern business, automation isn&amp;rsquo;t just a convenient tech upgrade—it&amp;rsquo;s the ultimate competitive advantage. It revolutionizes how companies scale, breaking new ground in operational efficiency and human innovation.&lt;/p&gt;</description><media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/automation-in-the-business-context/featured.png"/></item><item><title>Bash and n8n: The Dynamic Duo of Modern Automation</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/introduction-to-automation-tools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/introduction-to-automation-tools/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;When building an automation pipeline, you&amp;rsquo;ll inevitably hit a crossroads: Do you write a local terminal script, or do you build a visual API workflow?&lt;/p&gt;</description><media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/introduction-to-automation-tools/featured.png"/></item><item><title>What is Automation? The Developer's Guide to Workflow Efficiency</title><link>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/introduction-to-workflow-automation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/introduction-to-workflow-automation/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;If you have ever found yourself performing the exact same sequence of copy-paste actions three times in a row, you&amp;rsquo;ve met a prime candidate for automation. At its core, automation is about reclaiming your most valuable asset: time.&lt;/p&gt;</description><media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://shadowfish.night-tower.net/post/introduction-to-workflow-automation/featured.png"/></item></channel></rss>