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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>=== Mattf's Dirty Workaround ===<br />
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This workaround is for users facing issues with npm versioning due to .git checks. Follow these steps to create a fake .git folder and push updates effectively.<br />
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==== Steps ====<br />
# Create a fake empty .git folder:<br />
```bash<br />
mkdir n8n-*/.git<br />
```<br />
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# Execute npm version patch:<br />
```bash<br />
npm version patch<br />
```<br />
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# Push your changes with tags:<br />
```bash<br />
git push --follow-tags<br />
```<br />
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==== Description ====<br />
By creating an empty .git directory in your project folder, you can bypass the .git checking that may cause npm version updates to fail. This dirty workaround allows you to continue your development without getting blocked by versioning issues.</div>Mattf