Watchdog: Auto Resume Disabled Workflows
Automatically detects and resumes n8n workflows tagged 'auto_resume:true' that have been accidentally turned off, running checks every 4 hours.
This watchdog workflow acts as a safety net for n8n instances managed by multiple users or automated processes. It periodically scans all workflows tagged with 'auto_resume:true' and automatically turns on any that are found deactivated, preventing downtime from accidental or erroneous shutdowns.
Key functionality includes a scheduled trigger (every 4 hours), querying the n8n API for tagged workflows, filtering for inactive ones, and using the API to reactivate them. It features retry logic for robustness and supports owner-specific tagging for organized management.
Benefits include reduced manual intervention, enhanced reliability for production environments, and protection against human error or faulty automation scripts. Ideal use cases: team-managed n8n setups, critical production workflows, or self-healing automation chains where workflows might disable each other unexpectedly.
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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.
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