Automate N8N Workflow Backups to Nextcloud
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Ensure the safety of your N8N automation workflows by automatically backing them up to your Nextcloud storage. This template provides a robust solution for versioned backups and automated cleanup of old backups.
About This Workflow
This workflow is designed to safeguard your valuable N8N automation configurations. It connects to your N8N instance to retrieve workflow data and then securely stores these backups as JSON files within your designated Nextcloud directory. The solution includes features to dynamically create dated backup folders and automatically prune older backups, ensuring efficient storage management.
By leveraging N8N's powerful integration capabilities with Nextcloud, you can establish a reliable and automated backup strategy. This minimizes the risk of data loss due to accidental deletions, system failures, or configuration errors. The template is pre-configured for ease of use, allowing you to quickly implement a critical data protection measure for your N8N workflows.
Key Features
- Automated N8N Workflow Backup: Seamlessly fetch and backup all your N8N workflows.
- Nextcloud Integration: Securely store backups in your preferred Nextcloud instance.
- Dynamic Folder Creation: Automatically create dated folders within Nextcloud for organized backups.
- Backup Retention Policy: Implement an automated cleanup of old backups to manage storage space.
- Scheduled or Manual Execution: Trigger backups manually or set up a schedule for continuous protection.
How To Use
- Connect Your Credentials: Ensure you have configured your N8N API credentials and Nextcloud API credentials within n8n.
- Set Backup Path: In the 'Backup Path' node, customize the
valueto specify your desired root backup directory in Nextcloud (e.g.,/N8N-Backup/). The workflow will automatically append date-time stamps. - Configure Trigger: Choose between the 'On clicking 'execute'' manual trigger or configure the 'Schedule Trigger' to set a recurring backup schedule.
- Adjust Backup Retention: Modify the
jsCodein the 'Limits Backups' node if you wish to retain more or fewer than the default 7 oldest backups. - Activate Workflow: Enable the workflow to start your automated N8N backup process.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "1f8981df-274a-415a-97a2-2e663a1df418",
"name": "Automate N8N Workflow Backups to Nextcloud",
"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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