(5/5)

Ssh Workflow

Automated workflow: Ssh Workflow. This workflow integrates 7 different services: stickyNote, code, scheduleTrigger, ssh, stopAndError. It contains 8 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (3)

Ssh

Emailsend

Schedule

Workflow Structure (5 nodes)

100%

Schedule Trigger

Run workflow every day

Ssh

List upgradable packages

Code

Format as HTML list

Check if there are updates

Email Send

Send Email through SMTP

Node Types:

default

action

trigger

code

logic

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (2)

Smtp

Used by: Send Email through SMTP

Docs

Ssh Password

Used by: List upgradable packages

Docs

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~35 min

Score: 51/100

Custom Code

Conditional Logic

When to Use This Workflow

Email Automation

Automate email responses, forwarding, or organization based on rules.

Handle routine email tasks automatically and focus on what matters.

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.

workflow.json

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "4ca55c6e-cf2e-4239-82a9-88d0a201e761",
      "name": "List upgradable packages",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.ssh",
      "notes": "apt list --upgradable",
      "position": [
        -280,
        0
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "command": "apt list --upgradable"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "sshPassword": {
          "id": "Ps31IKTeseWFlA0g",
          "name": "SSH Password account"
        }
      },
...