n8n
Connect Praxis to n8n: open-source workflow automation with AI nodes.
Connect Praxis to n8n—the most popular open-source workflow automation platform. Start with Docker, create an OpenAI credential pointing to Praxis.
What you'll accomplish
- Run an n8n instance with Docker, configured to use Praxis models
- Protocol: OpenAI-compatible (
/openai/v1)
Prerequisites
- Docker installed.
- A Praxis API key. Create at Console → API Keys. See Quickstart.
Install & Start
docker run -d --name n8n --restart always -p 5678:5678 docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n:latestVisit http://localhost:5678 and create an owner account.
Configure
Step 1: Credentials → Create Credential → search "OpenAI".
Step 2: Fill in:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| API Key | your key starting with sk-praxis- |
| Base URL | https://api.deepraxis.ai/openai/v1 |
Click "Save".
Verify
Create a workflow → add "Message a model" node → select your credential → choose deepseek-flash → send "Hello" → Execute. Expected: a reply.
FAQ
| Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|
localhost:5678 won't open | docker logs n8n |
| 401 | Copy key again |
| Model not found | Use exact catalog ID |