Can I install Curl inside n8n to use it using the “Execute Command” node?

In this case you have to build your own docker image. But you can base it on the existing n8n one. For that reason would it be very simple. So you create a file named “Dockerfile” with this content: FROM n8nio/n8n RUN apk --update add curl In the same folder you execute then this command: docke…

Do you have n8n installed via npm or are you running it via Docker?

it would be great to have curl on the default docker image

Agree with curl being on the base container. Either way, check this solution: [image] Run curl with executeCommand Questions I was able to solve the problem with these instructions: https://newbedev.com/can-t-run-curl-command-inside-my-docker-container In summary: Get …

How would it work with docker-compose and Dockerfile together? I’ve done it now like here: How to install packages from Docker compose? - Stack Overflow but it seems to be not working - the container starts without any issues but when I login, I still can’t access Curl.

Hey @Chris7935 , In theory it would be a case of making your own Dockerfile using the example above then run that with Docker compose like normal using your own image.

Install Curl app for use via “Execute Command”

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JFQueralt October 16, 2021, 5:27pm 7

Agree with curl being on the base container.

Either way, check this solution:

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