Use Cases
- Regularly back up n8n workflows to GitHub for version control.
- Update existing workflow files in GitHub when changes occur.
- Create new workflow files in GitHub for newly created n8n workflows.
- Monitor workflow changes and maintain a history of updates.
How It Works
Trigger the workflow manually or on a schedule. Retrieve existing workflows from GitHub. Process and compare workflow data for differences. Update or create workflow files in GitHub based on changes.
Setup Steps
- 1Import the workflow template into n8n.
- 2Configure GitHub credentials for access.
- 3Set the desired repository and file path in the Globals node.
- 4Adjust the cron job settings if needed for scheduled execution.
- 5Execute the workflow to initiate synchronization.
Apps Used
GitHub
Categories
Target Roles
Industries
Tags
#workflow management
#automated backups
#file organization