Automates daily SSH checks for upgradable packages on Ubuntu servers and sends email alerts if updates are available, ensuring timely security and maintenance.
This n8n workflow monitors Ubuntu servers for available package upgrades using SSH to run 'apt list --upgradable'. It runs daily via a schedule trigger, parses the output to detect any upgradable packages, and conditionally sends a detailed email notification via SMTP if updates are found.
Key benefits include proactive server maintenance, automated security patch alerts without manual checks, and reduced downtime risks. Ideal for sysadmins managing multiple servers, DevOps teams, or anyone pri
Platform
n8n
Category
Surveys & Forms
Price
$12.99
Creator
Fred Garcia
ubuntu
server-monitoring
ssh
email-alerts
package-updates
sysadmin
automation
security
devops
it-monitoring
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.