Automated Daily n8n Workflow Backup to GitHub
Automatically backs up all n8n workflows to GitHub daily via n8n and GitHub APIs, ensuring version control, updates, and disaster recovery.
This workflow automates the daily backup of all your n8n workflows to a GitHub repository. Triggered on a schedule, it first lists existing backup files in GitHub, then fetches all current workflows from your n8n instance using the REST API. Each workflow is processed into JSON, base64-encoded, and committed to GitHub with standardized filenames like 'workflow-name-tag.json'. If a file exists, it's updated; otherwise, a new one is created, with timestamps for tracking.
Key benefits include robust version control for workflows, protection against data loss, and easy disaster recovery. It eliminates manual backups, saving time for n8n users managing complex automations. Ideal for teams or individuals relying on n8n for business processes.
Use cases: Development teams versioning workflows, solo automators safeguarding setups, or enterprises ensuring compliance through auditable backups. Prerequisites include n8n API access and GitHub repo setup for seamless integration.
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How to import this workflow into n8n
- 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
- 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
- 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
- 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.
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