(4/5)

Cron Workflow

Automated workflow: Cron Workflow. This workflow processes data and performs automated tasks.

Integrations Used (3)

Cron

MySQL

Google Sheets

Workflow Structure (4 nodes)

100%

Cron

My Sql

MySQL - select

Google Sheets

Google Sheets - write

Stop And Error

Error Handler

Node Types:

trigger

action

default

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (2)

Google Sheets

Used by: Google Sheets - write

Docs

My Sql

Used by: MySQL - select

Docs

Complexity

Moderate

Some experience helpful. Multiple integrations or logic.

Setup time: ~25 min

Score: 28/100

4 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Automated Reporting

Automatically collect and organize data into spreadsheets for analysis.

Spend less time on data entry and more time on insights.

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.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "name": "Cron",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.cron",
      "position": [
        100,
        420
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "triggerTimes": {
          "item": [
            {
              "hour": 5,
              "mode": "everyWeek"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1,
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