Automated GitLab Workflow and Credential Backups
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Effortlessly safeguard your n8n GitLab workflows and credentials with this automated backup solution. Schedule regular backups and push them to a Git repository for secure version control.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for automatically backing up your critical GitLab workflows and credentials. By leveraging the executeCommand node, it exports your workflows and credentials to a specified directory, then uses Git commands to stage, commit with a timestamped message, and push these backups to a remote Git repository. This ensures you have a reliable, version-controlled history of your n8n configurations, protecting against accidental loss or unauthorized changes. The workflow can be triggered manually or scheduled to run at regular intervals (e.g., every 6 hours) for continuous protection.
Key Features
- Automated Workflow Export: Captures all your n8n workflow definitions.
- Credential Backup: Securely exports your n8n credentials.
- Git Integration: Pushes backups to a Git repository for version control.
- Scheduled Execution: Configurable cron trigger for regular backups.
- Timestamped Commits: Automatically adds timestamps for clear version tracking.
How To Use
- Trigger Configuration: Choose between manual execution via the 'On clicking 'execute'' node or set up scheduled backups using the 'Cron' node by defining your desired
triggerTimes. - Workflow Export Path: Ensure the
repo/workflows/directory exists where n8n is running and that it's a valid Git repository. - Credential Export Path: Similarly, ensure the
repo/credentials/directory is accessible and part of the same Git repository. - Git Repository Setup: Initialize a Git repository in the
repo/directory and set up your remote origin for pushing backups. - Execution: Click 'Execute' for manual runs or wait for the scheduled cron job to initiate the backup process.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "8d51542c-b958-4b7c-98da-b39596558526",
"name": "Automated GitLab Workflow and Credential Backups",
"nodes": 14,
"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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