The integration of AI agents into low-code/no-code automation platforms is radically transforming the way we design digital workflows. In 2025, n8n and Make.com are taking a decisive step forward with native AI agent management capabilities, paving the way for a new generation of intelligent, contextual and self-adaptive automation.

AI agents are no longer mere executors, but become true decision-making partners capable of interpreting intentions and dynamically adapting their actions according to context.

ia agents in n8n and make.com intelligent automation in 2025

The n8n ecosystem: collective intelligence and openness

n8n has evolved from a simple workflow orchestrator to a true command center for AI operations, combining modularity, power and community collaboration.

Augmented intelligence and decision flows

The n8n revolution is particularly evident in its native AI workflows. From now on, the platform allows you to connect advanced models such as GPT-4, Claude 3.7 or Gemini Ultra 2 directly to your business tools.

The AI agent is no longer confined to answering queries; it becomes a true decision-maker, capable of dynamically choosing which actions to perform depending on the context.

The innovative “Vibe Coding” approach represents a major breakthrough. This feature allows users to conceptually define the behavior of a workflow via a natural language description.

The AI interprets this “vibe” to automatically generate and orchestrate the technical steps, making design accessible even without in-depth technical expertise.

Decentralized tool discovery is another significant advance.

Agents can now identify new tools and services (notably via networks like Nostr) without prior manual configuration, making workflows truly adaptive and scalable.

Concrete use cases that are transforming businesses

  • Intelligent data analysis: The agent converts natural language queries into SQL queries to extract and analyze data, without overloading the LLM with the full dataset. Any user can thus generate business insights from a database without technical expertise.
  • Augmented personal assistant: These agents automatically manage emails, appointments, voice interactions, while accessing company-specific knowledge bases to contextualize their actions.
  • Predictive monitoring: An AI agent can continuously monitor critical KPIs, detect anomalies, automatically generate new corrective workflows, execute them, and notify teams of the results – all without human intervention.

If you’re interested in the AI agent ecosystem beyond automation platforms, you might want to discover how these technologies are evolving in other application contexts.

Make.com: Automation focused on simplicity

Make.com introduced its own AI agent features in April 2025, offering a radically simplified user experience with native integration of artificial intelligence capabilities.

A goal-oriented approach

Make.com’s fundamental innovation lies in its goal-oriented autonomous AI agents. Unlike the traditional approach to automation, these agents operate on the principle of “what to do” rather than “how to do it”. The user defines a goal, and the AI agent itself determines the necessary steps thanks to its tools/scenarios.

Contextual reasoning enables agents to take into account description, context and specific constraints to select the best actions or tools to accomplish the requested task.

Make.com’s strength lies in its ability to natively integrate actions and scenarios without dependence on external services, making intelligent automation accessible to all.

Simplification and autonomy

The “Request Anything” function transforms the user experience by allowing natural language instructions to be processed directly within a workflow.

This capability significantly reduces the complexity of scenarios by replacing entire chains of modules with autonomous agent decision-making.

For companies looking to optimize their automation processes, a comparison between the different platforms available can be useful. Our article on choosing between Zapier and Make for automation in 2024 offers complementary perspectives that remain relevant to understanding the ecosystem in which these new AI agent features are evolving.

Transformative Applications in Business

The impact of these technological advances can be seen in several key areas:

Marketing automation and customer service

AI agents from n8n and Make.com revolutionize customer engagement by enabling:

  • Automatic sentiment analysis in customer feedback
  • The generation of context-sensitive personalized responses
  • Intelligent categorization of requests and their optimal routing
  • Proactive monitoring of interactions on social networks

Optimizing business operations

Operational transformation takes shape through:

  • Intelligent validation workflows that adapt to context
  • Auto-generated reporting systems that identify relevant insights
  • Autonomous orchestration of complex processes involving multiple departments
  • Predictive supervision of key indicators with contextual alerts

To deepen your understanding of multi-agent systems in AI, check out our analysis on AutoGen and multi-agent architectures which perfectly complements the concepts discussed here.

The future of AI agents in automation

The evolution of AI agents on these platforms paves the way for a deeper human-machine symbiosis. We are already seeing the emergence of systems capable of:

  • Proactively propose workflow optimizations based on performance analysis
  • Collaborating with human teams as full members
  • Self-training in areas of expertise specific to the organization
  • Anticipate user needs even before they are explicitly formulated

We’re witnessing the dawn of an era where automation is no longer programmed, but guided by intent and purpose, enabling teams to focus on strategy rather than execution.

Conclusion

The rise of AI agents on n8n and Make.com in 2025 marks a decisive turning point in automation. We’re definitely moving from frozen sequential workflows to intelligent, contextual and self-adaptive automation.

n8n seduces with its flexibility, openness and ability to orchestrate complex operations guided by business intentions, while Make.com aims for ultra-fluid user experience with AI integration designed to democratize access to these advanced technologies.

For professionals – whether in AI, operations, marketing or data – these advances represent an unprecedented productivity lever. They pave the way for truly proactive and intelligent digital assistants, capable of accelerating digital transformation at all levels of the organization.

The era of intelligent automation has only just begun, and the possibilities now seem limited only by our imagination.