Automated Backup of Tag-Selected n8n Workflows to GitLab Repository

Overview

This workflow automates the backup of n8n workflows, filtered by specific tags, directly to a GitLab repository. It ensures that only relevant workflows are versioned and securely stored, streamlining the backup process for workflow automation assets.

Key Features

• Manual and Scheduled Triggers: Initiate backups on demand or via scheduled intervals.
• Tag-Based Selection: Only workflows with designated tags are selected for backup, providing granular control.
• GitLab Integration: Seamlessly creates or updates files in a GitLab repository, maintaining workflow version history.
• Change Detection: Skips unchanged files to optimize storage and reduce unnecessary commits.
• Automated Filename Derivation: Dynamically generates filenames based on workflow names for organized storage.

Benefits

• Enhanced Data Security: Ensures critical automation assets are safely versioned and recoverable.
• Operational Efficiency: Eliminates manual backup steps, saving time and reducing human error.
• Auditability: Maintains a clear history of workflow changes for compliance and troubleshooting.

Use Cases

• DevOps Teams: Automate backup of automation workflows for disaster recovery.
• IT Departments: Maintain version control over business-critical process automations.
• Organizations Using n8n: Ensure workflow continuity and compliance with internal policies.

Integrations & Processes

• Utilizes n8n for workflow management and GitLab for secure, versioned storage.