Automate MySQL Table Setup and Data Seeding
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This n8n workflow demonstrates how to programmatically interact with a MySQL database to create new tables and insert initial data. It's perfect for automating development setups, testing environments, or simple data seeding tasks with a low-code approach.
About This Workflow
Effortlessly manage your MySQL database schema and populate it with data using this intuitive n8n workflow. Designed for developers, testers, and operations teams, this automation allows you to execute raw SQL commands to create tables and then seamlessly inject records using data prepared within n8n. Say goodbye to manual SQL scripts and streamline your database initialization processes. This workflow simplifies common database operations, making it easier to maintain consistency across environments or rapidly set up new projects, all through a visual interface.
Key Features
- Execute Custom SQL Queries: Run any valid SQL command, such as
CREATE TABLE, directly within your workflow. - Prepare Data: Easily structure and define data fields using n8n's Set node before sending it to your database.
- Insert Database Records: Populate your newly created tables with specific data points.
- Manual Trigger: Control when the database operations are executed for precise management.
How To Use
- Configure MySQL Credentials: Ensure you have an active MySQL credential named
mysql_credsset up in your n8n instance, pointing to your target database. - Review the 'MySQL' Node: Check the
CREATE TABLEquery in the first 'MySQL' node. Modify it to match your desired table structure if different fromtestwithidandname. - Adjust 'Set' Node Data: Open the 'Set' node and update the
namevalue, or add more fields and values, to reflect the data you wish to insert. Note that theidfield is defined, assuming it will be auto-incremented by the database or handled implicitly. - Review the 'MySQL1' Node: Verify the
tablename (test) andcolumns(id, name) in the final 'MySQL1' node match your table structure and the data prepared by the 'Set' node. - Execute the Workflow: Click the 'Execute Workflow' button in the 'On clicking 'execute'' node to run the operations against your MySQL database.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "704e2071-f1ac-4270-b945-8d1ed34af3f9",
"name": "Automate MySQL Table Setup and Data Seeding",
"nodes": 23,
"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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