Compare n8n Instance Version with Latest Release

This workflow fetches the latest n8n release information from docs.n8n.io, extracts the version number, retrieves your current n8n instance version via the n8n API, and compares them to determine if an update is needed. It outputs clear results indicating whether your instance is up-to-date or outdated, complete with both version numbers.

Benefits include staying proactive about security patches, bug fixes, and new features, reducing downtime risks, and ensuring optimal performance for your automations. Ideal for self-hosted n8n users or teams managing multiple instances, it saves time on manual checks and supports ongoing maintenance.

Setup requires n8n API credentials from your instance's admin panel. Customize by adding schedule triggers for regular runs, notifications via email/Slack for update alerts, or integrations like Google Sheets for logging version history.

Use cases: Daily monitoring in DevOps pipelines, alerting IT teams on updates, or integrating into larger health-check workflows for production environments.