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# Test your node

This section contains information about testing your node.

There are two ways to test your node:

* Manually, by [running it on your own machine](/connect/create-nodes/test-your-node/run-your-node-locally.md) within a local n8n instance.
* Automatically, using the [linter](/connect/create-nodes/test-your-node/node-linter.md).

You should use both methods before publishing your node.