# How to Install the No-Code Architects Toolkit Locally

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMtoCVbD7-4
Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/cMtoCVbD7-4
Generated: 2026-01-17T18:04:41.423+00:00

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## Quick Overview

The video guides users through installing the No-Code Architects Toolkit locally by first cloning the GitHub repository, setting up Docker Desktop, copying the example environment file to a local configuration file, and then running Docker Compose to deploy the required services (n8n, ncatk, and MinIO) locally.

**Key Points:**
- Prerequisites for local setup include installing Docker and Docker Compose, along with ensuring at least 2GB of RAM and 5GB of disk space are available.
- The installation process begins by cloning the 'no-code-architects-toolkit' repository from GitHub using `git clone` into the local computer.
- Users must copy the example environment file, `.env.local.minio.n8n.example`, to a new file named `.env.local.minio.n8n` and customize the settings.
- The development environment is started by running the command: `docker-compose -f docker-compose.local.minio.n8n.yml up -d`.
- The toolkit uses MinIO as a free alternative to simulate S3 storage, which is necessary for the services to function locally.
- Once running, the services can be accessed via provided local URLs: n8n ToolKit API at `http://localhost:8079` and MinIO Console at `http://localhost:9000`.

![Screenshot at 00:00: A split screen showing the presenter on the bottom half and the GitHub repository page for 'no-code-architects-toolkit' on the top half, establishing the project context.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/cMtoCVbD7-4/00-00-00.jpg)

**Context:** This tutorial demonstrates how to establish a local development environment for the No-Code Architects Toolkit, which typically relies on cloud services like AWS S3. The presenter shows how to substitute the cloud dependency with a local, containerized solution using Docker and Docker Compose, specifically incorporating MinIO to emulate S3 storage for the toolkit's services (n8n and ncatk).

## Detailed Analysis

The video instructs viewers on setting up the No-Code Architects Toolkit locally, emphasizing the need for Docker and Docker Compose. The first step involves cloning the repository from GitHub using the provided HTTPS URL into the local terminal (0:00-0:46). After cloning, the user opens the repository directory in Visual Studio Code (0:46-0:55). Inside the project structure, the user highlights the environment configuration file, specifically pointing out the need to copy `.env.local.minio.n8n.example` to `.env.local.minio.n8n` (0:56-1:11). This step customizes the environment for local development, replacing placeholders for cloud services. The diagram drawn on the screen illustrates that the toolkit's components (n8n, ncatk) will interact with a local MinIO container acting as an S3 bucket substitute (1:13-2:02). The next critical step is executing the Docker Compose command to start the services: `docker-compose -f docker-compose.local.minio.n8n.yml up -d` (2:27-2:38). The presenter notes an initial error because the command was run from the wrong directory, but upon correcting the directory change to the toolkit folder, Docker pulls the necessary images, builds them, and starts the services (2:39-2:59). Upon successful completion, the output confirms the services are running and lists the local access points, such as the n8n ToolKit API at http://localhost:8079 and the MinIO Console at http://localhost:9000.

### Prerequisites

- Docker/Docker Compose installed
- At least 2GB RAM available
- At least 5GB available disk space

### Local Setup Steps

- Clone GitHub repository
- Copy '.env.local.minio.n8n.example' to '.env.local.minio.n8n' and customize
- Run 'docker-compose -f docker-compose.local.minio.n8n.yml up -d'

### Architecture Overview

- Toolkit services (n8n, ncatk) connect to local MinIO container which simulates S3 storage

### Accessing Services

- n8n ToolKit API accessible at http://localhost:8079
- MinIO Console accessible at http://localhost:9000

![Screenshot at 00:00: GitHub repository file listing for 'no-code-architects-toolkit' before local setup begins.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/cMtoCVbD7-4/00-00-00.jpg)
![Screenshot at 00:06: The Docker website promoting Docker Desktop as the containerization software needed for local setup.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/cMtoCVbD7-4/00-00-06.jpg)
![Screenshot at 00:29: The GitHub 'Code' button dropdown showing the HTTPS clone URL being copied.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/cMtoCVbD7-4/00-00-29.jpg)
![Screenshot at 01:03: Visual Studio Code open to the .env.local.minio.n8n.example file showing environment configuration variables.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/cMtoCVbD7-4/00-01-03.jpg)
![Screenshot at 02:52: Docker Compose pulling layers for the necessary services to build the local environment.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/cMtoCVbD7-4/00-02-52.jpg)