Automate Your n8n Workflows with Nextcloud Backups
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Effortlessly back up your n8n workflows to Nextcloud with this automated solution. Schedule regular backups or trigger them on demand to ensure your valuable automation configurations are always safe and accessible.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the process of backing up your n8n workflows to your Nextcloud instance. It intelligently fetches a list of all your workflows, retrieves individual workflow details, and then securely stores them as JSON files in your specified Nextcloud folder. Configurable to run on a schedule or execute manually, this solution provides peace of mind by safeguarding your automation investments against data loss or accidental deletion. Ensure your critical automation logic is always protected.
Key Features
- Scheduled Backups: Automatically back up your workflows at configurable intervals (e.g., every 6 hours).
- On-Demand Execution: Trigger backups manually with a single click when needed.
- Secure Nextcloud Storage: Seamlessly store your workflow backups as JSON files in your Nextcloud account.
- Dynamic File Naming: Backups are named based on the workflow's name for easy identification.
- Robust Workflow Retrieval: Fetches and processes all your defined n8n workflows.
How To Use
- Configure Cron/Manual Trigger: Choose between the 'Cron' node for scheduled backups (set your
cronExpression) or the 'On clicking 'execute'' node for manual triggers. - Fetch Workflow List: The 'Get Workflow List' node fetches all your n8n workflows from the API.
- Map Workflow IDs: The 'Map' node prepares the workflow data for further processing.
- Retrieve Individual Workflows: The 'Get Workflow' node fetches the detailed JSON for each workflow using its ID.
- Merge Workflow Data: The 'Merge' node combines the workflow list and individual workflow details.
- Format Data: The 'FunctionItem' node prepares the data for the next step.
- Convert to Binary: The 'Move Binary Data' node converts the JSON output into binary data suitable for upload.
- Upload to Nextcloud: Configure the 'NextCloud1' node with your Nextcloud credentials, set the desired
path(including the workflow name variable{{$node["Merge"].data["name"]}}), and ensurebinaryDataUploadis set totrue.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "bbd167e4-b5b0-4cda-9c80-d93b56ea3e1e",
"name": "Automate Your n8n Workflows with Nextcloud Backups",
"nodes": 10,
"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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Specializing in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes automations.
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