Daily n8n Workflow Backups to GitHub with Slack Notifications

This workflow is designed for n8n self-hosted users, DevOps engineers, and automation developers needing reliable, automated backups of their n8n workflows. It runs daily via cron, fetching all workflows from your n8n instance and saving each as a .json file in a specified GitHub repository folder structure. The recursive self-calling mechanism ensures efficient memory usage even for large numbers of workflows, preventing timeouts or crashes.

Key benefits include version control for workflows, reducing manual backup errors and time, and providing a safety net against data loss. Upon completion, it sends customizable Slack notifications confirming the backup success, keeping your team informed without constant monitoring.

Use cases span development teams managing complex n8n setups, agencies with multiple client workflows, or any self-hosted n8n user prioritizing data integrity. Setup is straightforward: configure GitHub repo details in the Config node, add credentials, schedule daily runs, and test integration for seamless operation.