Install n8n locally in One Minute

n8n is gaining serious traction because it lets you build powerful workflows without writing code—and you can run it privately on your own machine in just a few steps. No cloud fees, no vendor lock-in, total control.

• Install in one line. Open docs.n8n.io, head to “Hosting n8n,” choose the npm option, and copy: npm install n8n -g. Paste it into your terminal and hit Enter. • Launch instantly. When the install finishes, type n8n, press Return, then hit o. Your browser opens the visual editor—ready for drag-and-drop automations. • Zero-cost learning. A local instance means unlimited testing, faster debugging, and no hidden usage caps. • Full extensibility. n8n’s 400+ nodes integrate Gmail, Slack, GitHub, and custom APIs; local hosting keeps your data inside your network.

Keep in mind you’ll run updates yourself and should monitor system resources if you chain heavy tasks, but for most engineering teams the trade-off is worth the privacy and flexibility.

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