I’m working with n8n for workflow automation and I want to know if there’s a way to change how the interface looks. I’ve been using the default interface but I’d like to make some visual changes to better fit my needs.
Specifically, I’m wondering about:
Changing colors or themes
Modifying layout elements
Customizing node appearances
Adding custom branding
Has anyone successfully modified the n8n interface before? What approaches work best for UI customization? I’d really appreciate any guidance or examples from the community about how to get started with this kind of customization.
You can definitely modify n8n’s interface, but you’ll need some technical skills. The tricky part is n8n doesn’t have built-in theming like other tools. If you’re self-hosting, custom CSS overrides work best. You can inject styles through reverse proxy configs or just modify the files directly. For colors, go after their CSS variables in the design system. I use browser extensions like Stylus to test changes quickly before rolling them out server-side. Custom branding works too - swap out logo files and tweak header components. Just know you’ll have to rebuild the frontend for anything major. Always backup your changes since updates will wipe them out. Fair warning: their docs barely cover this stuff, so you’ll be doing lots of trial and error.
true, n8n’s UI modding is kinda tricky. If you’re hosting it yourself, some basic CSS changes might work, but it’s not easy. Lots of folks just use the default setup since big changes mean diving into the code, and that’s risky business.
Been running n8n on my own server for 8 months and tweaked the interface quite a bit. If you’re self-hosting, custom CSS is your main option - just watch out for updates wiping your changes. I create a separate stylesheet targeting specific elements. You can change colors, fonts, and spacing without breaking anything. Node customization is pretty limited unless you want to fork the whole project. Branding’s easier - just modify the Docker container or installation files directly. Fair warning though: major UI changes make it tough to get community help since everyone else uses the standard interface.