Describe the problem/error/question I’m currently working on building a community node. When I run @n8n/scan-community-package it failes on: 8:18 error Require of 'crypto' is not allowed n8n-community-packages/no-restricted-imports 9:37 error Require of 'form-data' is not allowed n8n-com…

It does’t really help me, My problem is not using these modules in the community node I created, I want to submit it for verification to n8n. One of the requirements is passing the check by @n8n/scan-community-package

I’m facing the same problem, how do I pass this check? [image]

Hi from n8n. Just for verification, as of now, they still don’t allow community custom nodes that have dependencies. Only those with a pure API can be approved." [image] You can join the “Node Creators” thread on Discord . I hope this answer helped.

These are not external dependencies, form-data, crypto, and buffer is built into node. I have to send form-data requests, read buffers. If you have an alternative way to do it, I’m happy to implement, but my API requires these basic functionalities.

For your case, have you ever tried taking the source code from a community node that’s similar to your case? I use that method to adjust my own custom nodes. The form data you’re referring to should be manageable using the documentation here: Node UI elements | n8n Docs Documentation f…

Alright, thank you for the help, if anyone is in the same position, here is what helped: Get the binary data buffer | n8n Docs Documentation for n8n, a workflow automation platform.

Hi, Could you explain how you managed to send binary data using FormData and still pass the verification process? Thanks!

I’m having the same issue with ‘form-data’. Is the verification only for publishing custom nodes for n8n Cloud? form-data is used by a lot of nodes that are already available in n8n.

Trying to create a community node, I can't use crypto and form-data?

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