The Build: I used DeepSeek V4 Pro and the Hermes Agent to build a customer support bot connected to Telegram, Slack, and a database entirely through chat. The agent logged every n8n tool call it made, referencing that log to avoid repeat errors and improve over time, all within a 1M-token context window that preserved the full workflow history.

Key Skills You'll Gain:

Step 1: Log every Hermes tool call—build a memory that prevents repeat errors in future workflows.

Step 2: Pick a model with 1M+ token context to keep your entire workflow history intact across long builds.

Step 3: Add multiple integrations (Telegram, Slack, database) to a support bot without touching the n8n canvas.

Step 4: Link a Telegram bot by pasting its BotFather token into Hermes, then activate it in one click.

Why It Matters: This approach shifts n8n from a drag-and-drop canvas to a conversational interface, letting non-technical users build complex automations by just describing them. The agent’s ability to learn from its own tool-calling mistakes is powerful, but it’s still early—the quality of the log and the 1M-token memory won’t catch every edge case, and complex workflows may still need a human in the loop. For now, it’s a promising way to accelerate prototyping and reduce repetitive error-fixing.

🔤 ANTHROPIC

Anthropic launches a new Claude plan tailored for small businesses, offering enterprise-grade AI capabilities at accessible pricing. It includes team management features, higher usage limits, and dedicated support to help smaller organizations integrate AI into their workflows. The move aims to democratize advanced AI tools beyond large enterprises.

🔤 PWC

PwC and Anthropic are deepening their partnership to develop and deploy agentic AI solutions for enterprise clients. The expanded alliance will focus on building autonomous AI agents that can execute complex business tasks, leveraging Claude’s capabilities. This collaboration aims to accelerate AI-driven transformation across industries like finance, healthcare, and supply chain.

🔤 ANTHROPIC

PwC is integrating Claude across its operations to enhance software development, M&A deal execution, and client service delivery. The firm uses Claude to automate code generation, analyze legal documents, and optimize business processes, boosting efficiency. This deployment showcases how AI can fundamentally reimagine core professional services functions.

🔤 YAHOO FINANCE

SAP is partnering with workflow automation platform n8n to embed AI-driven automation into its enterprise software suite. The deal is expected to enhance SAP’s process automation capabilities, helping customers streamline complex, data-heavy workflows. Analysts note this move could strengthen SAP’s valuation by accelerating its AI integration story.

🔤 HOW-TO GEEK

n8n’s flexible node-based automation can connect smart home tools with external services like email and databases, beyond Home Assistant’s native integrations. It enables advanced conditional logic, multi-step workflows, and cross-platform data syncing that are hard to achieve in Home Assistant alone. This makes n8n a powerful companion for users seeking to automate complex digital tasks alongside physical smart home controls.

🔤 TECH FUNDING NEWS

SAP has invested in n8n, valuing the open-source automation platform at $5.2 billion, to integrate AI-powered workflows into its enterprise ecosystem. The funding will accelerate n8n’s development of capabilities for handling complex, high-volume business processes with AI. This partnership underscores the growing enterprise demand for flexible, code-optional automation tools.