Automate Wekan Board, Lists & Card Creation

Manually triggers creation of a Wekan board 'Documentation', adds 'To Do' and 'Done' lists, creates a sample card, and moves it to demonstrate functionality.

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Automate Wekan Board, Lists & Card Creation

This n8n workflow automates the setup of a new Kanban board in Wekan, a popular open-source Trello alternative. Starting with a manual trigger, it first creates a board titled 'Documentation' owned by a specified user. It then sequentially adds two lists: 'To Do' and 'Done', linking them to the newly created board.

Next, it generates a card named 'Document Wekan node' in the 'To Do' list, associating it with the board, list, author, and a specific swimlane. Finally, the workflow updates the card by moving it from 'To Do' to 'Done', showcasing basic card management operations. This linear flow uses five Wekan nodes, making it straightforward yet powerful for initial board provisioning.

Benefits include rapid prototyping of project boards without manual UI navigation, ideal for onboarding teams or testing Wekan setups. Use cases span project management, documentation tracking, and agile workflows, saving time on repetitive admin tasks. Customize titles, owners, and IDs for broader applications in productivity automation.

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Last updated October 3, 2026
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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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