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Restore n8n Workflows from a GitHub Backup

Operations or IT staff who keep n8n workflows in GitHub and need a way to restore them.

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restore-backed-up-workflows-from-github-to-n8n.json

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What it does

This n8n template reads the workflows stored in a GitHub repository and compares each one with your n8n workspace by name. It creates only the workflows that do not already exist, so nothing is duplicated. It is useful after a problem with your instance, when you need to bring saved workflows back quickly.

Use cases

  1. 01Recover workflows after an instance failure
  2. 02Restore missing workflows without duplicates
  3. 03Bring backups into a new n8n workspace

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Restore n8n Workflows from a GitHub Backup.

What is Restore n8n Workflows from a GitHub Backup used for?

Operations or IT staff who keep n8n workflows in GitHub and need a way to restore them. This n8n template reads the workflows stored in a GitHub repository and compares each one with your n8n workspace by name. It creates only the workflows that do not already exist, so nothing is duplicated. It is useful after a problem with your instance, when you need to bring saved workflows back quickly.

How do I import Restore n8n Workflows from a GitHub Backup 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 Restore n8n Workflows from a GitHub Backup safe to use?

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