Learn KNIME with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Installation Setup
Download KNIME Analytics Platform from the official website
Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE 11+ recommended)
Optionally install extensions for Python, R, or big data connectors
Launch KNIME and configure workspace for projects
Verify installation with a sample workflow
Environment Setup
Install Java 11+
Download KNIME Analytics Platform
Install required extensions for Python, R, or big data
Configure workspace directory
Test sample workflow execution
Config Files
Workflows/ - saved workflow directories
Data/ - datasets and preprocessed files
Scripts/ - Python/R scripts for custom nodes
Extensions/ - installed optional modules
Reports/ - visual outputs and analytics
Cli Commands
knime -application org.knime.product.KNIME_BATCH_APPLICATION -workflowDir="path/to/workflow"
Use GUI for visual workflow execution
Install extensions via KNIME update site
Run workflows programmatically with scripting nodes
Export results via GUI or scripts
Internationalization
Supports Unicode datasets
Works on all major OS platforms globally
Documentation in English and translated guides available
Adopted in global academic and industrial projects
Compliant with international data standards
Accessibility
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
GUI-based visual workflows, scripting for advanced users
Free and open-source core platform
Enterprise-friendly with KNIME Server
Extensible with community and commercial extensions
Ui Styling
Drag-and-drop workflow canvas
Color-coded nodes for type differentiation
Interactive visualization nodes
Configurable node parameters
Exportable visual outputs and reports
State Management
Save workflows and components for reuse
Document node configurations and connections
Backup data and workflow directories
Track execution logs and outputs
Maintain reproducible environments with version control
Data Management
Support for CSV, Excel, database connections
Preprocess with filtering, normalization, and feature selection nodes
Split datasets for training/testing
Track data lineage in workflows
Ensure reproducibility using components and versioned workflows