The simplest way to get a workflow from AutomationFlows into your n8n instance: copy the JSON, paste it into a new workflow. Works on n8n Cloud, self-hosted, and the desktop builds.
Step-by-step
- Open the workflow detail page. Browse the catalog, pick a workflow, click through to its detail page.
- Click "Copy JSON". The button on the detail page copies the full workflow JSON to your clipboard.
- Open n8n. Go to your n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted) and click + Add workflow in the top-right.
- Paste. With the empty workflow open, hit Cmd/Ctrl + V. n8n recognises the JSON and renders the graph immediately.
- Add credentials. Each integration node will show "Credential needed" — click it, add your own keys. AutomationFlows strips credential IDs before publishing, so this is one-time setup.
- Activate. Top-right toggle. For webhook-triggered workflows, n8n will assign a fresh webhook URL.
Common pitfalls
- "Could not parse JSON" toast in n8n. Make sure the whole JSON copied; sometimes a Brave / Safari extension truncates. Try the Download .json button instead and use Import from File.
- Missing community-node error. Some workflows use community nodes (custom integrations from npm). n8n will tell you which one — install via Settings → Community nodes.
- Webhook URL is the old one. n8n re-issues a fresh webhook URL on every imported workflow. Update your upstream service (Stripe / GitHub / form provider) to the new URL.
Next: bulk import
Importing 25 workflows at a time? Use the file import method (faster than copy-paste at scale), or — Pro / Lifetime users — the desktop app's one-click bulk install.