n8n Labs open-sources Nod, a personal agent with its own computer and browser — 678 test runs, zero unauthorized actions
JaynitMakwana · x · 2026-11-12
n8n Labs launched Nod, an open-source (Apache 2.0) personal agent that runs locally with its own browser, chasing invoices, prepping call briefs, and canceling subscriptions across Gmail, Calendar, Slack, Notion and arbitrary websites with no integrations.
- Permission model: only your words can authorize actions — pages/emails can't; 678 test runs with zero unauthorized actions
- Benchmarks: 98% completion on 226 errands (each run 3x), 93.2% on LongMemEval-S memory eval, 0/216 successful false-memory injection via attack emails
- Free, works with ChatGPT Plus/Pro or any API key; macOS 14+ and Win 11 preview
The attached screenshot shows a recurring task monitoring a pricing page every 6 hours and notifying on changes.
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