(5/5)

Backup workflows to git repository

Automated workflow: Backup workflows to git repository. This workflow integrates 8 different services: stickyNote, code, scheduleTrigger, n8n, set. It contains 17 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (3)

Github

N8n

Schedule

Workflow Structure (11 nodes)

100%

Schedule Trigger

Set

Globals

N8n

n8n

Split In Batches

Loop Over Items

Github

GitHub

If Node

Github

Create new file and commit

Code

Stop And Error

Error Handler

If1

Github

Update file content and commit

Node Types:

default

transform

logic

code

trigger

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (2)

Github

Used by: GitHub, Create new file and commit +1 more

Docs

N8n

Used by: n8n

Docs

Complexity

Advanced

Expert level. Custom code, complex logic, many integrations.

Setup time: ~45 min

Score: 75/100

Custom Code

Conditional Logic

Loops

4 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Scheduled Operations

Run automated tasks at specific times - daily reports, weekly cleanups, monthly backups.

Set it and forget it - reliable automation that runs on your schedule.

Real-time Response

React instantly when events happen - new orders, form submissions, or API calls.

Zero delay between trigger and action for time-sensitive workflows.

Data Protection

Automatically backup or synchronize important data to prevent loss.

Peace of mind knowing your data is safe and recoverable.

workflow.json

{
  "name": "Backup workflows to git repository",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "b09ae4c6-ad75-4b3b-a78a-4cc2d48b2d24",
      "name": "GitHub",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.github",
      "position": [
        -40,
        -20
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "owner": "={{$node[\"Globals\"].json[\"repo\"][\"owner\"]}}",
        "filePath": "={{$node[\"Globals\"].json[\"repo\"][\"path\"]}}{{$json[\"name\"]}}.json",
        "resource": "file",
        "operation": "get",
        "repository": "={{$node[\"Globals\"].json[\"repo\"][\"name\"]}}",
        "asBinaryProperty": false,
        "additionalParameters": {}
      },
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