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Daily n8n workflow backup to GitHub

Operations and IT teams that want a version history of their automation workflows and a copy in case of data loss.

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What it does

This n8n template saves a copy of your n8n workflows to a GitHub repository once a day. It checks which files already exist, converts each workflow to JSON, and creates or updates the matching file. Each backup is committed with a timestamp, so you can see how your automations changed over time.

Use cases

  1. 01Keep a dated history of every automation workflow change
  2. 02Restore a workflow from its last saved JSON file
  3. 03Keep a current inventory of the automations you run

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Daily n8n workflow backup to GitHub.

What is Daily n8n workflow backup to GitHub used for?

Operations and IT teams that want a version history of their automation workflows and a copy in case of data loss. This n8n template saves a copy of your n8n workflows to a GitHub repository once a day. It checks which files already exist, converts each workflow to JSON, and creates or updates the matching file. Each backup is committed with a timestamp, so you can see how your automations changed over time.

How do I import Daily n8n workflow backup to GitHub into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Daily n8n workflow backup to GitHub safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.