Installation
Install the Formfex community node in n8n
Overview
The Formfex community node (n8n-nodes-formfex) lets you integrate Formfex into your n8n automation workflows. It includes two nodes:
- Formfex — action node for forms, responses, and AI operations
- Formfex Trigger — polling trigger that fires when new responses are submitted
Requirements
- n8n instance (self-hosted or n8n Cloud)
- Formfex account with a Starter plan or higher
- A Formfex API key (see Credentials Setup)
Install via n8n UI
1
Open Community Nodes
In your n8n instance, go to Settings > Community Nodes.
2
Install the package
Click Install a community node, enter n8n-nodes-formfex, and click Install.
3
Start using
The Formfex and Formfex Trigger nodes are now available in the node panel. Search for "Formfex" to find them.
Install Manually (Self-Hosted)
For self-hosted n8n instances, install the package directly:
bash
cd ~/.n8n/nodes
npm install n8n-nodes-formfex
Restart your n8n instance after installation.
Local Development
To test a local version of the node before publishing:
bash
# In the n8n-nodes-formfex directory
npm run build
npm link
# In your n8n instance directory
npm link n8n-nodes-formfex
Alternatively, set the N8N_CUSTOM_EXTENSIONS environment variable to point to the package folder.
What's Included
| Node | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Formfex | Action | Create forms, read responses, generate AI forms, run analytics |
| Formfex Trigger | Trigger | Fires when a new form response is submitted |
Plan Requirements
- Starter+: Forms CRUD, responses, AI form generation
- Pro+: Smart Analytics, Analytics Chat
Next Steps
- Set up your credentials to connect n8n to your Formfex account
- Browse available operations to see what you can automate
- Set up the Trigger node to react to new form responses