Automate Nightly Workflow Backups to GitHub

This workflow automates the nightly backup of n8n workflows to GitHub at 23:59. Customize the schedule and GitHub configurations to suit your needs.

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This workflow leverages n8n's internal API to retrieve and back up workflows to a specified GitHub repository. It runs every night at 23:59, but you can adjust the timing using the Cron node. Ensure that your GitHub and n8n credentials are correctly configured for seamless operation.

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How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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