Make Scenario Builder

Create visual Make.com automation scenarios with AI assistance - perfect for no-code automation.

Why Make.com?

Make.com (formerly Integromat) is a powerful visual automation platform:

• Visual Design - See your entire workflow at a glance
• 1000+ Integrations - Connect virtually any app
• No-Code - Build complex automations without coding
• Powerful Features - Routers, filters, error handlers
• Affordable - More cost-effective than Zapier
• Scalable - Handle complex multi-step workflows
• ️ Built-in Error Handling - Visual error routes

FREE Alternative: Use n8n + Ollama (Self-Hosted)

Want the same power without monthly costs? Use n8n (self-hosted) + Ollama (local LLM) for $0/month.

Quick Comparison

Savings: $468-1,068/year (enough to buy new hardware!)

Why n8n + Ollama?

n8n (Self-Hosted Automation):

• Visual workflow builder (same as Make.com)
• 400+ integrations (vs Make's 1000+, but covers 90% of use cases)
• Advanced error handling
• Self-hosted = unlimited operations
• Open-source = community support

Ollama (Local LLM):

• Runs Llama 3.2, Mistral, CodeLlama locally
• No API keys required
• Privacy-first (data never leaves your machine)
• Free forever

Setup Guide

1. Install n8n (Docker)

# Create docker-compose.yml
cat > docker-compose.yml <<'EOF'
version: '3'
services:
  n8n:
    image: n8nio/n8n
    ports:
      - "5678:5678"
    environment:
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER=admin
      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=changeme
    volumes:
      - ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n
EOF

# Start n8n
docker-compose up -d
…

2. Install Ollama

# macOS
brew install ollama
brew services start ollama

# Linux
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh

# Pull AI model (4GB download)
ollama pull llama3.2

See ollama-local-ai plugin for detailed setup.

3. Connect Ollama to n8n

In n8n, use the HTTP Request node:

{
  "method": "POST",
  "url": "http://localhost:11434/api/generate",
  "body": {
    "model": "llama3.2",
    "prompt": "{{ $json.input }}",
    "stream": false
  }
}

Migration Examples

Before (Make.com + OpenAI)

Cost: $9/mo + $30/mo = $39/mo

Trigger: Gmail New Email
↓
Action: OpenAI Chat Completion ($0.002/request)
↓
Action: Gmail Send Reply
↓
Action: Google Sheets Add Row

After (n8n + Ollama)

Cost: $0/mo + $0/mo = $0/mo

Trigger: Gmail New Email (n8n)
↓
HTTP Request: Ollama Chat (localhost:11434)
↓
Action: Gmail Send Reply (n8n)
↓
Action: Google Sheets Add Row (n8n)

Same functionality, zero cost.

Real Use Case: AI Email Assistant

Make.com + OpenAI Version

• Make.com Core: $9/mo
• OpenAI API: ~$30/mo (1000 emails)
• Total: $39/mo

n8n + Ollama Version

// n8n HTTP Request Node
{
  "method": "POST",
  "url": "http://localhost:11434/api/generate",
  "body": {
    "model": "llama3.2",
    "prompt": "Reply professionally to: {{ $json.emailBody }}",
    "stream": false
  }
}

• n8n (self-hosted): $0
• Ollama (local): $0
• Total: $0/mo

Same AI quality, $468/year saved.

n8n Workflow Templates

Available in n8n-workflow-designer plugin:

• AI email automation
• Lead scoring & routing
• Content distribution
• Document processing
• Support ticket triage

Performance Comparison

When to Use Make.com vs n8n

Use Make.com if:

• You need 1000+ integrations (vs n8n's 400+)
• You prefer managed hosting (no DevOps)
• Your team is non-technical
• Budget allows $39-89/month

Use n8n + Ollama if:

• You want unlimited operations
• You need privacy/compliance (HIPAA, GDPR)
• You have basic Docker skills
• You want to save $468-1,068/year

Resources

• n8n Docs: docs.n8n.io
• Ollama Setup: Use /setup-ollama command from ollama-local-ai plugin
• n8n Workflows: Install n8n-workflow-designer plugin
• Migration Guide: n8n vs Make.com

Bottom Line: If you're comfortable with Docker and want to save $468+/year, n8n + Ollama is the superior choice.

Installation

/plugin marketplace add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins
/plugin install make-scenario-builder