Automate Your Database Operations With n8n and PostgreSQL
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Streamline your database management by automating table creation and data insertion with this n8n workflow. Effortlessly integrate your PostgreSQL database into your automated processes for increased efficiency and reduced manual effort.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for automating essential PostgreSQL database operations. It begins with a manual trigger, allowing for controlled execution. The workflow then connects to your PostgreSQL instance to execute a CREATE TABLE command, defining your table structure. Following successful table creation, it uses a 'Set' node to define data points, which are then inserted into the newly created table using a subsequent PostgreSQL node. Finally, it retrieves the data, demonstrating a complete data management cycle. This makes it ideal for setting up new tables, populating them with initial data, or incorporating database updates into larger automation pipelines.
Key Features
- Manual Execution Control: Initiate workflows on demand for precise control.
- Automated Table Creation: Programmatically define and create database tables.
- Dynamic Data Handling: Set and insert data into your tables seamlessly.
- Data Retrieval & Verification: Confirm data integrity by fetching inserted records.
How To Use
- Manual Trigger: Add a 'Manual Trigger' node and configure it to start the workflow.
- Create Table: Connect the trigger to a 'PostgreSQL' node. In the node's parameters, select 'Execute Query' for the operation and input your SQL
CREATE TABLEstatement (e.g.,CREATE TABLE test (id INT, name VARCHAR(255), PRIMARY KEY (id));). - Set Data: Connect the 'PostgreSQL' (Create Table) node to a 'Set' node. Under 'Values', define your data by adding new string or number properties (e.g., 'name' with value 'n8n' and 'id' with a placeholder if needed).
- Insert Data: Connect the 'Set' node to another 'PostgreSQL' node. Select 'Insert' for the operation, choose your table, and map the fields from the 'Set' node to the table columns.
- Retrieve Data (Optional): Connect the 'Set' node to another 'PostgreSQL' node to 'Select' data from the table for verification or further processing.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "cef05837-59a3-4dd1-a9ce-c27f5a537b16",
"name": "Automate Your Database Operations With n8n and PostgreSQL",
"nodes": 29,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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