# \#development

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## [How to install a Node Module from a local folder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-a-node-module-from-a-local-folder/102127)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2026 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-install-a-node-module-from-a-local-folder/102127 "2026-11-10T17:20:00Z")

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I've dropped a quick flow: This works around the fact that you cannot install Nodes to the palette from a local folder via the Palette Manager even though it uses npm under the skin which does allow that and more. …