Automated Node.js Library Installation & Management
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Streamline your Node.js development by automatically installing and managing project dependencies. This workflow ensures your required libraries are always present and up-to-date.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the process of installing Node.js libraries, significantly reducing manual setup time and potential errors. It begins by defining a list of required libraries, then converts this comma-separated string into an array. Subsequently, each library is individually processed to check if it's already installed within the /home/node/node_modules/ directory. If a library is missing, it's automatically installed using npm install. This ensures a consistent and reproducible development environment, making it ideal for CI/CD pipelines or setting up new development instances.
Key Features
- Automated Dependency Management: Effortlessly install multiple Node.js libraries in one go.
- Idempotent Installation: The workflow checks for existing installations, preventing redundant installs.
- Customizable Library List: Easily modify the
librariesvariable to include any npm package. - Error Detection: Provides feedback on successful installations or highlights potential failures.
- Flexible Triggering: Can be initiated manually, on a schedule, or upon instance initialization.
How To Use
- Trigger Node Setup: Connect either the
Manual Trigger,Schedule Trigger, orn8n Triggernode to thelibraries_setnode. - Define Libraries: In the
libraries_setnode, update thevaluefield underassignmentswith a comma-separated list of the Node.js libraries you need (e.g.,axios,lodash,express). - Array Conversion: The
libraries_arraynode automatically converts the comma-separated string into an array. - Library Splitting: The
libraries_splitnode takes the array and prepares each library name for individual processing. - Execute Install Command: The
library_installnode will then execute the bash script. It checks if the library exists in/home/node/node_modules/and installs it usingnpm installif it's not found. You can adjust theLIBRARY_DIRwithin thecommandfield if your Node.js modules are installed elsewhere.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "4df557e4-475c-44bf-8415-e126380d74ba",
"name": "Automated Node.js Library Installation & Management",
"nodes": 12,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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