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Back Up n8n Workflows to Nextcloud

Operations and IT teams that keep automation workflows in n8n and want copies stored in Nextcloud.

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What it does

This n8n workflow saves copies of your n8n workflows to Nextcloud, where file versioning keeps earlier copies. It gets the workflows through n8n's REST API, which is not officially documented, and the author describes the template as a temporary solution. Test the output in your own instance before you rely on it.

Use cases

  1. 01Store dated copies of n8n workflows in Nextcloud
  2. 02Keep earlier versions of a workflow through file versioning
  3. 03Hold a second copy of your automations outside n8n

Connects

HTTP Request · Nextcloud

Questions about
Back Up n8n Workflows to Nextcloud.

What is Back Up n8n Workflows to Nextcloud used for?

Operations and IT teams that keep automation workflows in n8n and want copies stored in Nextcloud. This n8n workflow saves copies of your n8n workflows to Nextcloud, where file versioning keeps earlier copies. It gets the workflows through n8n's REST API, which is not officially documented, and the author describes the template as a temporary solution. Test the output in your own instance before you rely on it.

How do I import Back Up n8n Workflows to Nextcloud 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 Back Up n8n Workflows to Nextcloud 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.

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