Automated n8n Workflow Backup to NextCloud

This workflow automates the backup of n8n workflows to NextCloud storage, using the undocumented n8n REST API. It triggers either manually or via a cron schedule (every 6 hours), fetches the list of all workflows from the local n8n instance at http://localhost:5678/rest/workflows, maps over them to retrieve individual workflow JSON data, processes the data, converts it to binary format, and uploads each workflow as a versioned JSON file to the /n8n/Backup/ folder in NextCloud, named after the workflow (e.g., lacnet1/workflow-name.json).

Key benefits include preventing data loss from n8n instance failures, crashes, or accidental deletions, with NextCloud's built-in versioning providing historical backups and easy restores. It's a lightweight, set-it-and-forget-it solution that runs unattended, saving manual export time and ensuring compliance with backup best practices for automation platforms.

Ideal use cases: Production n8n environments for teams, self-hosted setups needing redundancy, developers iterating on complex workflows, or any n8n user prioritizing data integrity without third-party services. Customize the cron, NextCloud path, or n8n URL for your setup; supports active=false for testing.