diff --git a/src/platform/workflow/templates/repositories/workflowTemplatesStore.ts b/src/platform/workflow/templates/repositories/workflowTemplatesStore.ts
index a1076c88d2..5ea52c8ede 100644
--- a/src/platform/workflow/templates/repositories/workflowTemplatesStore.ts
+++ b/src/platform/workflow/templates/repositories/workflowTemplatesStore.ts
@@ -237,7 +237,17 @@ export const useWorkflowTemplatesStore = defineStore(
         }
       )
 
-      return allTemplates
+      // TODO: Temporary filtering of custom node templates on local installations
+      // Future: Add UX that allows local users to opt-in to templates with custom nodes,
+      // potentially conditional on whether they have those specific custom nodes installed.
+      // This would provide better template discovery while respecting local user workflows.
+      const filteredTemplates = isCloud
+        ? allTemplates
+        : allTemplates.filter(
+            (template) => !template.requiresCustomNodes?.length
+          )
+
+      return filteredTemplates
     })
 
     /**
diff --git a/src/platform/workflow/templates/types/template.ts b/src/platform/workflow/templates/types/template.ts
index 426dd12cff..25a209e854 100644
--- a/src/platform/workflow/templates/types/template.ts
+++ b/src/platform/workflow/templates/types/template.ts
@@ -27,6 +27,11 @@ export interface TemplateInfo {
    * Whether this template uses open source models. When false, indicates partner/API node templates.
    */
   openSource?: boolean
+  /**
+   * Array of custom node package IDs required for this template (from Custom Node Registry).
+   * Templates with this field will be hidden on local installations temporarily.
+   */
+  requiresCustomNodes?: string[]
 }
 
 export interface WorkflowTemplates {