> 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.md).

# Create nodes

Plan, build, test, and deploy a custom n8n node.

Plan, build, test, and deploy a custom n8n node.

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## In this section

* [Overview](/connect/create-nodes/overview.md): what node creation involves, and how to get started.
* [Plan your node](/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node.md): choose a node type, building style, and file structure.
* [Build your node](/connect/create-nodes/build-your-node.md): set up your environment and write the node.
* [Test your node](/connect/create-nodes/test-your-node.md): run your node locally, lint it, and troubleshoot issues.
* [Deploy your node](/connect/create-nodes/deploy-your-node.md): submit a community node, or install a private node.

## Related resources

* [Connect](/connect/readme.md)
* [n8n API](/connect/n8n-api.md)
* [n8n CLI](/connect/n8n-cli.md)
* [Connect to n8n MCP server](/connect/connect-to-n8n-mcp-server.md)
* [Connect to the n8n docs MCP server](/connect/connect-to-n8n-docs-mcp-server.md)