
How to Install n8n Locally with npm and Node.js (2026 Guide)
Updated 12 October 2026 · By Abhilash Sahoo, Infyways To run n8n locally with npm, install Node.js 20.19–24.x, run npm install n8n -g, then start it with n8n start and open http://localhost:5678. Note: n8n’s documentation marks npm installs as deprecated from n8n 3.0, where n8n is distributed through Docker; existing npm installs keep working, but
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