Set up complete MERN stack development environment on Linux server
This automated n8n workflow sets up a complete MERN Stack development environment on a Linux server by installing core technologies, development tools, package managers, global npm packages, deployment tools, build tools, and security configurations. It creates a dedicated developer user and configures essential settings for MERN projects.
What is MERN Stack Setup?
MERN Stack setup involves installing and configuring Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, and React, along with additional tools and packages, to create a fully functional development environment for building MERN-based applications on a Linux system.
Good to Know
The workflow triggers manually and takes 10-15 minutes to complete
A dedicated developer user with proper permissions is created
Firewall configuration secures development ports
The environment variables template is provided
All tools are installed and ready for immediate use
How It Works
Set Parameters - Configures server host, user, password, setup type, Node.js version, MongoDB version, username, and user password
System Preparation - Prepares the system for installation
Install Node.js - Installs Node.js (v20 by default) with npm
Install MongoDB - Installs MongoDB (v7.0 by default) with Compass & Shell
Install Git & GitHub CLI - Installs Git and GitHub CLI
Install Development Tools - Installs VS Code, Docker, Docker Compose, Postman, Nginx, Redis, and PostgreSQL
Create Dev User - Creates a development user account
Install Additional Tools - Installs package managers (npm, Yarn, pnpm), global npm packages, deployment tools, build tools, and security tools
Final Configuration - Configures firewall, SSH keys, and environment variables template
Setup Complete - Marks the completion of the setup process
How to Use
Import the workflow into n8n
Configure parameters in the Set Parameters node (serverhost, serveruser, serverpassword, setuptype, nodeversion, mongodbversion, username, user_password)
Run the workflow
SSH into the server as the new developer user
Start building MERN applications
Requirements
Linux server access with SSH
Administrative privileges (root access)
Customizing This Workflow
Adjust the setup_type parameter to customize the installation scope
Modify nodeversion or mongodbversion to use different versions
Change the username and user_password for the developer account
By Oneclick AI Squad