Automated n8n Workflow Backup to GitHub Every 6 Hours
Automatically backs up all n8n workflows to a GitHub repo every 6 hours via scheduled trigger, ensuring version control, easy recovery, and worry-free automation management.
This workflow automates the backup of your entire n8n instance to a GitHub repository every 6 hours. It fetches all workflows as JSON via HTTP request, converts to binary, and commits time-stamped files to GitHub, handling file creation or updates intelligently to keep your repo organized.
Key benefits include automated versioning for team collaboration, disaster recovery to prevent data loss, and customizable intervals for tailored backup strategies. It's reliable, requires minimal setup, and integrates seamlessly with n8n's API and GitHub, saving hours of manual export efforts.
Step-by-step: A schedule node triggers the process; HTTP Request node retrieves workflows; Move Binary converts data; GitHub node edits/creates files; conditionals ensure clean operations. Ideal for n8n power users, agencies managing multiple automations, or teams needing audit trails.
Use cases: Production environments for rollback capabilities, development teams for change tracking, or solo automators seeking peace of mind against instance failures.
New buyers can create an account from the cart to unlock a controlled $10 first-purchase credit on eligible orders of $25+.
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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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