(5/5)

Prevent concurrent workflow runs using Redis

Automated workflow: Prevent concurrent workflow runs using Redis. This workflow integrates 11 different services: stickyNote, wait, switch, redis, set. It contains 43 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (2)

Executeworkflow

Redis

Workflow Structure (32 nodes)

100%

Execute Workflow Trigger

When Executed by Another Workflow

Set

Set Timeout

Execute Workflow

Is Workflow Active

Switch

If2

Redis

Get Key

Redis

Set Key

Redis

UnSet Key

Set

set continue

Stop And Error

Error Handler

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow Active

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow Finished

Manual Trigger

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Execute Workflow

Is Workflow Active2

Execute Workflow

Is Workflow Active3

Execute Workflow

Is Workflow Active1

If1

Switch

Switch1

If Node

Stop And Error

Stop and Error1

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow "started"

Stop And Error

Stop and Error

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow Active1

Wait

Wait1

No Op

No Operation, do nothing

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow "loading"

Wait

Wait2

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow "finishing"

Wait

Wait3

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow Finished1

Execute Workflow

Set Workflow Finished2

Node Types:

trigger

logic

default

action

transform

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (1)

Redis

Used by: Get Key, Set Key +1 more

Docs

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~30 min

Score: 55/100

Conditional Logic

6 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Real-time Response

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

Time Savings

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Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

{
  "name": "Prevent concurrent workflow runs using Redis",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "e0729c93-e192-42fb-9ba0-c465d5a38089",
      "name": "When Executed by Another Workflow",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.executeWorkflowTrigger",
      "position": [
        -60,
        720
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "workflowInputs": {
          "values": [
            {
              "name": "action"
            },
            {
              "name": "value"
            },
...