Curated

(5/5)

Start/Stop a Docker service

What it does: This workflow is built for managing docker compose services via a http post request to turn on or off that service... Setup: Add your credentials for basic auth and ssh Copy the custom webhook url and get started! Example: curl curl -X POST -u "username:password" https://<your-domain>/start/nextcloud Info: This worklow is only for docker compose not for the docker engine cli!

Integrations Used (2)

Webhook

Ssh

Workflow Structure (12 nodes)

100%

Ssh

Start

Started?

Respond To Webhook

Respond - Started

Respond To Webhook

Respond - Started Already

Webhook

Exist Route?

Stop And Error

Stop and Error

Action??

Ssh

Stop

Stopped?

Respond To Webhook

Respond - Stopped

Respond To Webhook

Respond - Already Stopped

Node Types:

trigger

default

logic

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (2)

HTTP Basic Auth

Used by: Webhook

Docs

Ssh Password

Used by: Start, Stop

Docs

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~35 min

Score: 50/100

Conditional Logic

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

{
  "name": "Start/Stop a Docker service",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "parameters": {
        "httpMethod": "POST",
        "path": "docker/:action/:service",
        "authentication": "basicAuth",
        "responseMode": "responseNode",
        "options": {}
      },
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.webhook",
      "typeVersion": 2.1,
      "position": [
        -1984,
        320
      ],
      "id": "e5953025-eff5-4aaa-9367-93314eee7c91",
      "name": "Webhook",
      "webhookId": "de42a9a3-38fe-40a9-a0ea-891a82c021e5",
...