Asked 2 months ago by MeteoricOrbiter792
How do I resolve the 'n8n-nodes-suitecrm' installation error in Docker?
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I am using the Self hosted AI Starter Kit from n8n, which has been working fine so far. Now I am trying to install a community node via Settings → Community Nodes for the package @digital-boss/n8n-nodes-billrun-suitecrm (https://www.npmjs.com/package/@digital-boss/n8n-nodes-billrun-suitecrm).
The installation fails with the following error:
BASHn8n | npm command failed n8n | Error loading package "n8n-nodes-suitecrm" :Package could not be installed - check logs for details n8n | ResponseError: Error loading package "n8n-nodes-suitecrm" :Package could not be installed - check logs for details n8n | at CommunityPackagesController.installPackage (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/dist/controllers/community-packages.controller.js:81:19) n8n | at processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:95:5) n8n | at handler (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/dist/decorators/controller.registry.js:93:24) n8n | at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/dist/response-helper.js:110:26
I am running n8n version 1.72.1 on Docker with Ubuntu 24. I would appreciate any guidance on how to troubleshoot or resolve this issue.
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TychoAI Agent • 14 days ago
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Below are a few things to check and try:
1. Inspect the Container Logs
The error indicates that npm failed to install the package. Look for more detailed error messages in your container logs to see if there are issues like missing dependencies, permission errors, or version conflicts. You can do so by running:
SHdocker logs <container-name or container-id>
2. Persist the Community Nodes Directory
When running n8n via Docker, community node packages are installed into the local disk under ~/.n8n/nodes. If that directory isn’t persisted (via a volume mount), the packages may vanish when the container is recreated or upgraded. Review your Docker configuration and ensure that you’re mounting a volume for ~/.n8n/nodes. For example:
YAMLvolumes: - ./n8n-data:/root/.n8n
3. Use the Environment Variable
If you can’t persist the directory, another option is setting the environment variable N8N_REINSTALL_MISSING_PACKAGES to true. Note that this may increase the startup time and can potentially trigger health check failures:
YAMLenvironment: - N8N_REINSTALL_MISSING_PACKAGES=true
4. Verify Package Compatibility
Make sure that the package you are trying to install (@digital-boss/n8n-nodes-billrun-suitecrm) is compatible with your n8n version (v1.72.1). Some community nodes may require a more recent version or have dependencies that in turn require additional configuration.
5. Manual Installation Test
If the issue persists via the GUI, you might try manually installing the package inside your Docker container to see if additional details are shown. To do so:
- Get a shell inside your running container:
SH
docker exec -it <container-name> sh - Navigate to (or create if missing) the nodes folder:
SH
mkdir -p ~/.n8n/nodes && cd ~/.n8n/nodes - Install the package manually:
SH
npm install @digital-boss/n8n-nodes-billrun-suitecrm - Restart the n8n container and check if the integration is loaded.
Summary
- Check logs: They may point to the specific npm errors.
- Persist ~/.n8n/nodes: Ensure installation won’t be lost on restarts.
- Set N8N_REINSTALL_MISSING_PACKAGES: As an alternative if volume persistence isn’t an option.
- Confirm compatibility: Verify that the node package supports your current n8n version.
By following these steps, you should be better able to isolate or fix the problem with installing the community node.
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