Clone n8n Workflows Between Instances Using n8n API

## **Overview** The **n8n Workflow Cloner** is a powerful automation tool designed to **copy, sync, and migrate workflows** across different n8n instances or projects. Whether you're managing multiple environments (development, staging, production) or organizing workflows within a team, this workflow **automates the transfer process**, ensuring seamless workflow deployment with minimal manual effort. By automatically detecting and copying only the missing workflows, this tool helps **maintain consistency, improve collaboration, and streamline workflow migration** between projects or instances. ## **How to Use** ### 1. **Set Up API Credentials** - Configure API credentials for both **source** and **destination** n8n instances. - Ensure the credentials have **read and write** access to manage workflows. ### 2. **Select Source & Destination** - Update the **GET - Workflows** node to define the **source instance**. - Set the **CREATE - Workflow** node to specify the **destination instance**. ### 3. **Run the Workflow** - Click **Test Workflow** to start the transfer. - The system will fetch all workflows from the source, **compare** them with the destination, and copy any missing workflows. ### 4. **Change the Destination Project** (Optional) - By default, workflows are moved to the **KBB Workflows** project. - Modify the **Filter** node to transfer workflows to a different project. ### 5. **Monitor & Verify** - The **Loop Over Items** node ensures batch processing for multiple workflows. - Log outputs provide details on transferred workflows and statuses. ## **Key Benefits** - **Automate Workflow Transfers** - No more manual exports/imports. - **Sync Workflows Across Environments** - Keep workflows up to date in dev, staging, and production. - **Effortless Team Collaboration** - Share workflows across projects seamlessly. - **Backup & Migration Ready** - Easily move workflows between n8n instances. ## **Use Cases** - **CI/CD for Workflows** - Deploy workflows between development and production environments. - **Team Workflow Sharing** - Share workflows across multiple n8n projects. - **Workflow Backup Solution** - Store copies of workflows in a dedicated backup project. ## **Tags** - Workflow Migration - n8n Automation - Sync Workflows - Backup & Deployment

Platform

n8n

Category

Business Operations & ERPs

Price

Free

Creator

Alex Kim

• Utility
• Current
• n8n
• set
• code
• merge
• filter
• splitOut
• stickyNote
• httpRequest