Automate NPM Package Installation & Updates for Self-Hosted N8N
Automates NPM package installation and daily updates in self-hosted N8N Docker containers, enabling seamless use of libraries like axios in Code nodes.
This workflow automates the installation and management of external NPM packages (e.g., axios, cheerio, node-fetch) directly into self-hosted N8N Docker containers. It eliminates manual npm commands via SSH or docker exec, making libraries instantly available in Code nodes for advanced automations.
Key features include smart detection of missing packages (installs only what's needed), daily scheduled updates to keep dependencies current, and multiple triggers: manual, cron-scheduled, and N8N st
Platform
n8n
Category
Business Intelligence
Price
$14.99
Creator
Jose Maurino
n8n
self-hosted
npm
docker
code-node
automation
packages
updates
devops
installation
How to import this workflow into n8n
1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.