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n8n · Command

n8n start

Install or run n8n locally with npm, npx, or a global package. Node.js 20.19 through 24.x is required.

Last updated 2 November 2026

Syntax

npm install n8n -g
npx n8n
n8n
n8n start

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Try n8n with npx
Install globally with npm
Updating n8n with tunnel
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Source: Install with npm | Deploy | n8n Docs. Checked 2026-11-03.