Custom Node Development in n8n

• Experience using n8n for workflow automation
• Understanding of JavaScript programming
• Familiarity with JSON and REST APIs

Audience

• Developers
• Technical consultants

Custom Node Development in n8n covers the skills needed to develop, test, and deploy custom nodes, enabling unique business workflows and integrations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level developers and technical consultants who wish to create tailored automation solutions and expand n8n’s functionality to address specific organizational needs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment for building custom nodes in n8n.
• Develop custom nodes to handle specific business use cases.
• Test and debug custom nodes in a controlled environment.
• Deploy and maintain custom nodes for production use.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Custom Node Development

• Overview of n8n’s custom node framework
• Understanding the role of custom nodes in automation
• Examples of custom node use cases

Setting Up a Development Environment

• Installing Node.js and dependencies
• Configuring the n8n custom node environment
• Exploring the n8n node development structure

Building Custom Nodes

• Creating basic custom nodes: structure and code walkthrough
• Adding inputs, outputs, and processing logic
• Handling errors and edge cases

Testing and Debugging Custom Nodes

• Using n8n’s built-in tools for node testing
• Debugging workflows with custom nodes
• Validating custom node functionality

Advanced Custom Node Features

• Working with dynamic parameters
• Implementing API integrations within custom nodes
• Extending node capabilities with advanced scripting

Deploying Custom Nodes

• Packaging custom nodes for deployment
• Uploading nodes to an n8n instance
• Ensuring compatibility across workflows

Best Practices for Custom Node Development

• Following coding standards for maintainability
• Documenting custom nodes for team use
• Updating and versioning custom nodes

Scaling and Integrating Custom Nodes

• Optimizing nodes for high-performance environments
• Integrating custom nodes with external systems
• Maintaining custom nodes over time

Summary and Next Steps