Seamlessly Export Your PostgreSQL Data to CSV with n8n
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Automate the process of exporting your PostgreSQL data into CSV files effortlessly. This workflow allows you to easily extract tables and convert them for use in spreadsheets, reporting, or further analysis.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a streamlined solution for exporting data from your PostgreSQL database directly into a CSV file. It leverages the power of n8n's automation capabilities to connect to your PostgreSQL instance, query specific tables, and then transform the results into a universally compatible CSV format. By defining the table name within the workflow, you gain granular control over which data is extracted. The Spreadsheet File node ensures your data is correctly formatted as a CSV, making it ready for immediate use in applications like Excel, Google Sheets, or for integration into other systems. This workflow is ideal for anyone needing to regularly or on-demand extract relational data for reporting, backups, or data migration purposes.
Key Features
- Direct PostgreSQL Connection: Securely connect to your PostgreSQL database.
- Dynamic Table Selection: Easily specify which table to export using a
Setnode. - Automatic CSV Conversion: Effortlessly transform query results into CSV format.
- Manual Trigger: Initiate exports with a simple click for on-demand data retrieval.
- Reusable Workflow: Adaptable for exporting any table from your PostgreSQL database.
How To Use
- Connect to PostgreSQL: Configure the
Postgresnode with your database credentials. - Define Table Name: Use the
TableNamenode to set theTableNameparameter to the name of the PostgreSQL table you wish to export (e.g.,booksRead). - Execute Query: The
Postgresnode will automatically construct and execute aSELECT * FROM {{ $json["TableName"] }}query. - Convert to CSV: Connect the
Postgresnode to theSpreadsheet Filenode. Ensure theoperationis set totoFileandfileFormatis set tocsv. - Trigger Workflow: Click the "Execute Workflow" button on the
When clicking "Execute Workflow"manual trigger node to initiate the export.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "1d51e990-e394-427c-a1f6-47fc812538e7",
"name": "Seamlessly Export Your PostgreSQL Data to CSV with n8n",
"nodes": 22,
"category": "Operations",
"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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