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n8n windows local install

  1. install https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows

    • chocolatey: choco install nvm.install
    • winget: winget install -e --id CoreyButler.NVMforWindows

  2. install node v22.10.0 (NEWER IS NOT SUPPORTED!)

    • nvm install 22.10.0

  3. install n8n

    • nvm use 22.10.0
    • npm install -g n8n

  4. If you had nvm installed, switch back to latest:

    • nvm use latest

  5. run n8n

    • cd C:\ProgramData\nvm\v22.10.0
    • n8n

  6. press "o" to open the url in the browser

  7. get a Community Edition Key from that info screen (10 minute mail is possible)

  8. insert key + restart n8n !

( you use the n8n.bat from the folder and create a link on your desktop )

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