Prevent Overlapping Workflow Executions with Redis
Monitors scheduled workflows to prevent simultaneous runs using Redis flags, ensuring executions complete before the next starts.
This workflow acts as a gatekeeper for long-running scheduled automations in n8n, using Redis to store a simple status flag (running/idle) keyed by the main workflow's ID. A schedule trigger checks every 5 seconds: it queries Redis for the status, and if idle, sets it to 'running' and triggers the main workflow via Execute Workflow node. Upon completion (or error), it resets the flag to 'idle', preventing overlaps even if runs exceed the schedule interval.
Benefits include enhanced reliability
Platform
n8n
Category
CRM - Sales
Price
$12.99
Creator
Fred Garcia
redis
workflow-monitoring
prevent-overlap
scheduling
execute-workflow
automation-reliability
n8n
production
gatekeeper
long-running-tasks
How to import this workflow into n8n
1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.