Community Nodes
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Welcome to the Community Nodes documentation. This section covers how to install, manage, and use community-contributed nodes in the n8n workflow automation platform.

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1
   :caption: Community Nodes Guide

   usage
   installation/index
   risks
   troubleshooting

Overview
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Community nodes extend the functionality of n8n with additional capabilities developed and maintained by the community. Learn how to install, use, and manage community nodes in your workflows.

Getting Started
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- :doc:`usage` - How to use community nodes in your workflows
- :doc:`installation/index` - Installation methods and guides
- :doc:`risks` - Security considerations when using community nodes

Key Topics
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**Installation Methods:**

- :doc:`installation/verified-install` - Install verified community nodes from the nodes panel
- :doc:`installation/gui-install` - Install community nodes from npm using the GUI
- :doc:`installation/manual-install` - Manually install community nodes from the command line

**Important Information:**

- :doc:`risks` - Understand the security risks of using community nodes
- :doc:`troubleshooting` - Troubleshoot common issues with community nodes

Support
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For questions or issues with community nodes, please refer to the troubleshooting guide or contact n8n support.