n8n Basic Getting Started Workflow: Interval, Function & Set

Introductory n8n workflow demonstrating the canvas basics: triggers every 2 hours, sets custom variables with Function node, and outputs data via Set node.

This beginner-friendly n8n workflow serves as a perfect starting point for users new to the platform. It features a simple chain: an Interval node triggers execution every 2 hours, followed by a FunctionItem node that adds custom JavaScript variables (a number and a string) to the item data. The workflow concludes with a Set node that extracts and outputs only the string variable, keeping the payload clean. Ideal for learning n8n fundamentals like node connections, positioning on the canvas, cu
Platform
n8n
Category
Utilities
Price
$4.99
Creator
QualityWorkflows

How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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