> 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/build-your-node.md).

# Build your node

This section provides tutorials on building nodes. It covers:

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## In this section

* [Set up your development environment](/connect/create-nodes/build-your-node/set-up-your-development-environment.md): install the tools you need to build a node.
* [Using the `n8n-node` tool](/connect/create-nodes/build-your-node/using-the-n8n-node-tool.md): create, build, and test your node.
* [Tutorial: Build a declarative-style node](/connect/create-nodes/build-your-node/tutorial-build-a-declarative-style-node.md): build a node using the declarative style.
* [Tutorial: Build a programmatic-style node](/connect/create-nodes/build-your-node/tutorial-build-a-programmatic-style-node.md): build a node using the programmatic style.
* [Reference](/connect/create-nodes/build-your-node/reference.md): parameter definitions, code standards, error handling, versioning, and more.

Coming soon:

* More tutorials
* Revised guidance on standards

## Related resources

* [Create nodes](/connect/create-nodes.md)
* [Overview](/connect/create-nodes/overview.md)
* [Plan your node](/connect/create-nodes/plan-your-node.md)
* [Test your node](/connect/create-nodes/test-your-node.md)
* [Deploy your node](/connect/create-nodes/deploy-your-node.md)