How to build your own n8n custom node from scratch!

Are you trying to build custom nodes for n8n but getting stuck with all the setup issues? I know the feeling!

I just made a tutorial where I show you the whole process from beginning to end. You'll learn how to:

  • Set up your development environment with pnpm (no npm workaround)

  • Use a simple script to deploy your changes quickly

  • Understand resources and operations in n8n

  • Build a custom node that generates random quotes

After spending a lot of time figuring this out myself, I wanted to share a solution that is simple, straightforward, and works.

By the end of the video, you'll have your own working custom node that generates random quotes using the DummyJSON API.

Watch the full tutorial here: https://youtu.be/bwaVN9GBAak

Happy building!