Example - Backup n8n to Nextcloud

This workflow is ideal for:

• Developers looking to automate the backup of n8n workflows to Nextcloud.
• System Administrators who manage workflow automation and require regular backups.
• Data Analysts seeking to ensure data integrity by maintaining up-to-date backups.
• Small Business Owners who utilize n8n for automation and need a reliable backup solution.

This workflow addresses the challenge of ensuring that n8n workflows are regularly backed up to Nextcloud, minimizing the risk of data loss. By automating this process every 6 hours, users can focus on their tasks without worrying about manual backups, enhancing productivity and data security.

1. Trigger: The workflow can be executed manually or scheduled to run every 6 hours using a Cron job.
2. Get Workflow List: The workflow retrieves a list of all workflows from the n8n instance via an HTTP request.
3. Map Data: It processes the retrieved data to prepare it for further actions, extracting essential details from each workflow.
4. Get Workflow Details: For each workflow, the workflow fetches detailed information using the workflow ID.
5. Merge Data: The information from the workflow details is merged for further processing.
6. Function Item: A function is applied to format the data appropriately for binary transfer.
7. Move Binary Data: The workflow converts the JSON data into binary format to prepare it for upload.
8. Upload to Nextcloud: Finally, the binary data is uploaded to Nextcloud, ensuring that the backup is stored securely.