Clone n8n Workflows between Instances using n8n API

Automated workflow: Clone n8n Workflows between Instances using n8n API. This workflow integrates 11 different services: stickyNote, httpRequest, filter, code, splitOut. It contains 21 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (2)

Workflow Structure (14 nodes)
100%
Manual Trigger
When clicking ‘Test workflow’
N8n
GET - Workflows
Split Out
Split Out Workflows
Merge
Merge Workflows
Code
Code
Split In Batches
Loop Over Items
N8n
CREATE - Workflow
Http Request
n8n - GET - Projects
Split Out
Split Out Projects
Filter
Filter Project
Set
SET Project ID
Http Request
PUT - Workflow in Project
N8n
GET - Destination Workflows
Split Out
Split Out Workflows1
Node Types:
trigger
default
http
transform
logic
code
Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (1)

N8n

Used by: GET - Workflows, CREATE - Workflow +3 more

Docs

Complexity

Advanced

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

Setup time: ~40 min
Score: 70/100
Custom Code
Conditional Logic
Loops
4 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

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.

Time Savings

Replace repetitive manual tasks with reliable automation.

Reclaim hours every week for higher-value work.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json
{
  "id": "yOhH9SGiZgZTDUB4",
  "meta": {
    "instanceId": "workflow-061b9bf5",
    "versionId": "1.0.0",
    "createdAt": "2025-09-29T07:07:54.754492",
    "updatedAt": "2025-09-29T07:07:54.754540",
    "owner": "n8n-user",
    "license": "MIT",
    "category": "automation",
    "status": "active",
    "priority": "high",
    "environment": "production"
  },
  "name": "Clone n8n Workflows between Instances using n8n API",
  "tags": [
    "automation",
    "n8n",
    "production-ready",
    "excellent",
...

Workflow Details

Nodes
17
Trigger
Manual
Source
community
Added
Sep 29, 2025

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