Backup Workflows to Git Repository on Gitea

#### **Overview** This workflow automates the backup of all workflows from your system to a **Git repository hosted on Gitea**. It runs on a **scheduled trigger**, fetching, encoding, and committing workflow data, ensuring seamless version control and disaster recovery. - **Quick Setup:** Just update three global variables and configure authentication—no manual exports needed! --- ### **How It Works (Quick Glance)** 1. **Scheduled Execution** — Runs automatically at defined intervals. 2. **Fetch Workflows** — Uses the API to retrieve all workflows. 3. **Process Workflows** — Converts workflow data into a **Git-friendly format**. 4. **Commit & Push to Git** — Saves workflows in a Gitea repository. --- ### **Setup Steps** (Takes ~5 min) #### **1. Set Global Variables** Go to the **Globals** section in the workflow and update: - **`repo.url`** — `https://your-gitea-instance.com` *(Replace with your actual Gitea URL)* - **`repo.name`** — `workflows` *(Repository name where backups will be stored)* - **`repo.owner`** — `octoleo` *(Gitea account that owns the repository)* - **These three variables define where the workflows are stored.** #### **2. Configure Gitea Authentication** - **Go to your Gitea account** — Generate a **Personal Access Token** - In the **credential manager**, create a **new Gitea token** with: - **Name:** `Authorization` - **Value:** `Bearer YOUR_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN` - **Ensure there is a space after `Bearer` before the token!** #### **3. Link Credentials to Git Nodes** Attach the Gitea credentials to these three Git nodes: - **GetGitea** — Retrieves existing repository data - **PutGitea** — Updates workflows - **PostGitea** — Adds new workflows #### **4. Link Credentials for API Requests** - **Add API authentication** in the node that fetches all workflows. #### **5. Test & Activate** - **Run the workflow manually** to confirm backups work. - Enable the **schedule trigger** for automation. - **The workflow automatically checks for changes before committing updates.** --- ### **Why Use This Workflow?** - **Automated Backups** — No manual exports needed. - **Version Control** — Easily track workflow changes. - **Simple Setup** — Just configure globals & credentials. - **Secure** — Uses token-based authentication. --- ### **Next Steps** - Have questions? **Reach out on the forum!**

Platform

n8n

Category

Development & IT

Price

Free

Creator

Octoleo

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