Kizuna is Now Open Source: Announcing our Public Launch

Kizuna is Now Open Source

December 18, 2025 — Today marks a significant milestone in our journey. We’re thrilled to announce that Kizuna is now publicly available as an open-source project under the MIT license.

What is Kizuna?

Kizuna (絆, meaning “bond” or “connection” in Japanese) is a centralized control plane for managing multiple n8n instances. If you’ve ever found yourself:

Juggling dozens of browser tabs across different n8n servers
Losing track of which instance hosts which critical workflow
Lacking visibility into the health of your automation fleet
Struggling with version control for complex workflows

…then Kizuna was built for you.

Why We Built This

The n8n ecosystem is incredible for automation, but as organizations scale, they often end up with multiple self-hosted instances — development, staging, production, client-specific deployments. Managing this sprawl becomes a full-time job.

We needed a single pane of glass to:

Monitor all servers from one dashboard
Track workflow versions like Git tracks code
Clone workflows between instances safely
Keep credentials encrypted and access controlled

No such tool existed. So we built one.

Core Features at Launch

🖥️ Unified Dashboard

See real-time latency, execution stats, and health metrics for unlimited n8n servers in one beautiful interface. No more tab-hopping.

📜 Workflow Version Control (W-VCS)

True Git-like versioning for your workflows. Create snapshots, compare differences, and restore any previous version with one click. Unlike n8n’s local history, Kizuna acts as an external vault — your snapshots are immutable and safe.

🔄 Cross-Server Orchestration

Clone workflows from Development to Production with confidence. Kizuna handles the complexity so you can focus on building.

🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security

AES-256 encryption for all stored credentials
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) out of the box
SSRF protection to prevent server-side attacks
All API keys are encrypted at rest

⚡ High Performance

Built with a parallel, non-blocking architecture. The dashboard never freezes, even when some servers are slow to respond. Each server loads independently with visual loading states.

🎨 Customizable Experience

Dark mode and multiple themes built-in
Modular plugin system for extending functionality
Clean, modern interface inspired by the best in developer tools

The Technology Stack

Kizuna is built with modern technologies:

Frontend: Next.js 15, React, Tailwind CSS
Backend: Next.js API Routes, Supabase (PostgreSQL + Auth)
Security: end-to-end encryption, secure credential storage
Deployment: Vercel-ready, Docker-compatible

Getting Started

Installation takes about 5 minutes:

Clone the repository
Set up your Supabase project
Configure environment variables
Deploy to Vercel (or self-host)

Check our Installation Guide for detailed instructions.

What’s Next?

This is just the beginning. Our roadmap includes:

Workflow Templates Library - Share and reuse common patterns
Advanced Analytics - Deeper insights into execution patterns
Team Collaboration - Comments, approvals, and workflow reviews
API Integrations - Connect Kizuna with your existing tools

Join the Community

We believe in building in the open. Here’s how you can get involved:

⭐ Star us on GitHub: github.com/octadira/kizuna
🐛 Report bugs and suggest features via GitHub Issues
🤝 Contribute code, documentation, or translations
💬 Join the discussion in our GitHub Discussions

A Note on n8n Compatibility

Kizuna connects to n8n instances via their standard public API. We don’t modify n8n in any way — no agents, no plugins required on your n8n servers. Just add your server URL and API key, and Kizuna handles the rest.

Important: Kizuna is an independent open-source project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to n8n or its parent company. We respect their licensing and operate independently as a third-party tool designed to enhance the experience of self-hosted n8n users.

Thank You

To everyone who tested early versions, reported bugs, and provided feedback — thank you. This launch wouldn’t be possible without you.

We’re excited to see what you’ll build with Kizuna.

Ready to try it? Get started with the installation guide →

— The Kizuna Team