> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node.md).

# Plan your node

This section provides guidance on designing your node, including key technical decisions such as choosing your node building style.

When building a node, there are design choices you need to make before you start:

* Which [node type](/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node/choose-a-node-type.md) you need to build.
* Which [node building style](/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node/choose-a-node-building-style.md) to use.
* Your [UI design and UX principles](/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node/node-ui-design.md)
* Your node's [file structure](/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node/choose-node-file-structure.md).