Send Mattermost Notification on n8n Startup

Automatically sends a Mattermost message with timestamp whenever your n8n instance starts or restarts.

This simple yet effective workflow uses the n8n Trigger node to detect instance initialization ('init' event) and immediately posts a notification to a specified Mattermost channel via the Mattermost node. The message includes the exact startup timestamp for precise logging. Benefits include real-time monitoring of n8n uptime, quick alerts on restarts or crashes, and seamless integration into team communication channels without manual checks. It's ideal for self-hosted n8n users, DevOps teams,
Platform
n8n
Category
Data & Analytics
Price
$4.99
Creator
Arjun Radu

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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