Akash Kankariya This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #6392 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the GitHub → HTTP Request recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"content": "## Backup every 6 Hour (can be changed as per requirement) "
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"content": "# \ud83d\ude80 Automated n8n Workflow Backup to GitHub for schedule Interval\n\nEasily ensure your n8n workflows are never lost! This template automates the process of backing up all your n8n workflows to a GitHub repository every 6 hours. Set it up once and enjoy *worry-free* workflow versioning and disaster recovery! \ud83d\udd04\u2728\n\n## \ud83d\udcdd What This Workflow Does\n\n- **Schedules backups**: Triggers the workflow automatically every 6 hours\u2014no manual steps needed. \u23f0\n- **Exports all current workflows**: Collects a JSON snapshot of every workflow in your n8n instance. \ud83d\udce6\n- **Pushes backups to GitHub**: Commits each backup file to your specified GitHub repository with a time-stamped commit message for easy tracking. \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f\ud83d\ude80\n- **Smart file handling**: Checks if a backup file already exists and creates or updates as needed, keeping your repository clean and organized. \ud83e\udd16\n\n##\u26a1\ufe0f Why Use This Template?\n\n- **Automate your workflow backups \u2013 never miss a backup again!**\n- **Seamless integration with GitHub** for team collaboration, change management, and rollback.\n- **Simple, reliable, and fully customizable** to match your backup intervals and repository setup.\n- **Peace of mind** that your critical automation assets are always protected.\n\n## \ud83d\udce6 How the Template Works: Step-by-step Overview\n\n1. **Scheduled Trigger**: Fires every 6 hours to launch the backup sequence.\n2. **Get All Workflows**: Uses the `HTTP Request` node to fetch all n8n workflows from your instance as JSON data.\n3. **Move Binary Data**: Converts the JSON into a binary format, ready for GitHub storage.\n4. **Edit/Create Backup File**: Attempts to edit (update) an existing backup file in your GitHub repo. If the file does not exist, the workflow will create a new one.\n5. **Conditional Logic**: Checks after each run whether the backup file exists and ensures previous versions can be recovered or merged as needed.\n6. **Repeat**: The process auto-loops every 6 hours\u2014no further intervention required!\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 How To Set Up On Your Server\n\n1. **Import the template** into your n8n instance.\n2. **Configure your GitHub credentials** in the workflow nodes.\n3. **Update the GitHub repository details** (`owner`, `repository`, and `filePath`) to use your own repo and desired file path.\n4. **Set your n8n API key** and update the API endpoint URL to match your deployment.\n5. **Save and activate** the workflow\u2014now your backups are on autopilot!\n\n## \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Example Use Cases\n\n- Version control for rapidly changing automation environments.\n- Safeguarding business-critical automation assets.\n- Easy rollback in case of workflow corruption or accidental deletion.\n- Team collaboration through GitHub's pull request and review process.\n\n## \ud83c\udf1f Pro Tips\n\n- Adjust the backup interval in the `Schedule Trigger` node if you require more/less frequent backups.\n- Use GitHub branch protection rules for enhanced workflow security.\n- Pair this backup workflow with notifications (e.g., Slack or Email) for backup alerts.\n\n**Protect your n8n workflows with automated, reliable, and versioned GitHub backups\u2014set it and forget it!** \ud83d\udea6\ud83d\udd12"
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"filePath": "backup.json",
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"value": "n8n_backup",
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About this workflow
Easily ensure your n8n workflows are never lost! This template automates the process of backing up all your n8n workflows to a GitHub repository every 6 hours. Set it up once and enjoy worry-free workflow versioning and disaster recovery! 🔄✨ Schedules backups: Triggers the…
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