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npm is a quick way to get started with n8n on your local machine. You must have Node.js{:target=_blank .external-link} installed. n8n requires Node.js 18 or above.
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Try n8n with npx
You can try n8n without installing it using npx.
From the terminal, run:
npx n8n
This command will download everything that's needed to start n8n. You can then access n8n and start building workflows by opening http://localhost:5678{:target=_blank .external-link}.
Install globally with npm
To install n8n globally, use npm:
npm install n8n -g
To install or update to a specific version of n8n use the @ syntax to specify the version. For example:
npm install -g n8n@0.126.1
To install next:
npm install -g n8n@next
After the installation, start n8n by running:
n8n
# or
n8n start
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Windows users remember to change into the .n8n directory of your Home folder (~/.n8n) before running n8n start.
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Next steps
Try out n8n using the Quickstarts.
Updating
To update your n8n instance to the latest version, run:
npm update -g n8n
To install the next version:
npm install -g n8n@next
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Start n8n with --tunnel by running:
n8n start --tunnel
Windows troubleshooting
If you are experiencing issues running n8n on Windows, make sure your Node.js environment is correctly set up. Follow Microsoft's guide to Install NodeJS on Windows{:target=_blank .external-link}.