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How to Use Open-Source AI Models in n8n with the OpenAI Node

By Saif Khan · 2026.07.14

Learn how to use open-source AI models in n8n through the standard OpenAI Chat Model node by changing the API credentials and Base URL—without custom nodes or rebuilding your workflow.

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Saif Khan, Principal Consultant at Insurge

Saif Khan

Principal Consultant, AI Systems & Automation

Saif Khan is the Principal Consultant at Insurge, where he designs AI automation systems, digital products, and operational infrastructure for service businesses and growth teams. With more than a decade of experience across digital marketing, analytics, marketing technology, and software implementation, his work sits at the intersection of business operations and technical systems. He focuses on turning repetitive workflows, fragmented data, and product ideas into practical automation systems and software that teams can actually operate and scale.