Automatically Prune n8n Execution History

## Automated Execution Pruning This workflow is designed to help you manage and optimize your n8n instance by automatically pruning old workflow executions, ensuring a cleaner environment and improved performance. You can customize the retention period to suit your needs. --- ## Key Features: 1. **Configurable Retention Period**: The workflow is preconfigured to delete workflow executions older than 10 days. You can easily adjust this duration by modifying the condition in the **If** node. 2. **Daily Automation**: Using the **Schedule Trigger**, the workflow runs daily at the specified time (default: 4:44 AM), retrieving all workflow executions and identifying those that are older than the defined retention period. 3. **On-Demand Testing**: The **Manual Trigger** allows you to test the workflow at any time, ensuring everything is working as expected. 4. **Decision Making**: The **If** node evaluates each execution based on its start date and determines whether it should be deleted or retained. 5. **Execution Pruning**: - **Delete Action**: Executions meeting the criteria are removed via the **Delete Execution** node. - **No-Operation**: Executions that don't meet the criteria remain untouched. --- ## Workflow Nodes: 1. **Manual Trigger**: Enables on-demand testing of the workflow. 2. **Schedule Trigger**: Runs the workflow daily at the configured time. 3. **n8n List Execution**: Fetches all executions in your n8n instance. 4. **If Node**: Compares the executions' start date with the configured retention period. 5. **Delete Execution**: Deletes executions older than the specified retention period. 6. **No Operation**: Serves as a placeholder for executions that don't meet the pruning criteria. --- ## How to Customize: - **Retention Period**: Update the **If** node's condition to modify the retention period. For instance, change `10 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000` to the desired number of days in milliseconds. - **Schedule**: Adjust the timing of the **Schedule Trigger** to match your preferred automation schedule. This workflow ensures your instance remains efficient by keeping only the relevant execution logs. Use it to maintain a streamlined and clutter-free environment effortlessly.

Platform

n8n

Category

Business Operations & ERPs

Price

$4.99

Creator

Danger

• if
• n8n
• noOp
• manualTrigger
• scheduleTrigger