Auto-Start Tagged n8n Workflows After Deployment

This workflow addresses a key pain point in n8n deployments: imported workflows do not auto-start, even if previously active. Designed for integration into auto-deploy pipelines, it triggers post-n8n startup, fetches all workflows from the instance using the n8n API, identifies those tagged 'Auto start', and activates them programmatically.

Key benefits include reduced manual oversight, faster deployment cycles, and reliable automation restarts. It leverages n8n's own API nodes for self-management, making it lightweight yet powerful for production environments. Configuration requires only an n8n API key.

Ideal use cases: CI/CD pipelines for n8n workflows, containerized n8n setups (e.g., Docker), team environments with frequent imports/exports, and any scenario needing post-deployment automation. Pair it with workflows like 'Export workflows with readable names' for end-to-end deployment automation. Enhances DevOps efficiency, saving hours on routine tasks.