The workflow JSON
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{
"nodes": [
{
"id": "3035a456-e783-4ac3-a6b7-1925a81672c1",
"name": "Execute Workflow",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.executeWorkflow",
"onError": "continueRegularOutput",
"position": [
1980,
440
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"workflowId": "4cnnwIeC9Sr5ngGZ"
},
"typeVersion": 1,
"alwaysOutputData": true
},
{
"id": "c2d4d0f3-5f84-41de-9a06-4cd5a19e3337",
"name": "Schedule Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger",
"position": [
860,
440
],
"parameters": {
"rule": {
"interval": [
{
"field": "seconds",
"secondsInterval": 5
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.2
},
{
"id": "deb51138-4f68-4e8e-8118-d29bd4b79cd6",
"name": "Get Status",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.redis",
"position": [
1080,
440
],
"parameters": {
"key": "=workflowStatus_{{ $workflow.id }}",
"options": {},
"operation": "get",
"propertyName": "=workflowStatus"
},
"credentials": {
"redis": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "73d4e23e-7860-4ac1-8f90-781817e2c98b",
"name": "Set Running",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.redis",
"position": [
1760,
440
],
"parameters": {
"key": "=workflowStatus_{{ $workflow.id }}",
"value": "running",
"operation": "set"
},
"credentials": {
"redis": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "c7bc785f-dbb0-48be-98ef-d0f940be7749",
"name": "Set Idle",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.redis",
"position": [
2200,
440
],
"parameters": {
"key": "=workflowStatus_{{ $workflow.id }}",
"value": "idle",
"operation": "set"
},
"credentials": {
"redis": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "f65c374e-f189-4d43-9b45-53776a74cbf2",
"name": "Continue if Idle",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.filter",
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1540,
360
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"conditions": {
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"leftValue": "",
"caseSensitive": true,
"typeValidation": "strict"
},
"combinator": "and",
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{
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"operator": {
"name": "filter.operator.equals",
"type": "string",
"operation": "equals"
},
"leftValue": "={{ $json.workflowStatus }}",
"rightValue": "idle"
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
{
"id": "45956f6b-52bf-48d2-8c68-0aa1fa338f8f",
"name": "Redis Key exists",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"conditions": {
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"conditions": [
{
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"operator": {
"type": "string",
"operation": "notEmpty",
"singleValue": true
},
"leftValue": "={{ $json.workflowStatus }}",
"rightValue": ""
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
{
"id": "29896363-cb31-4940-9cef-a993b931484d",
"name": "No Operation",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.noOp",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "7a8b0ceb-0c9c-4aa5-9cbb-68a7aee3641f",
"name": "When clicking \"Test workflow\"",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"disabled": true,
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "d9ab7f18-fe96-4514-a576-49e50575185f",
"name": "Reset to Idle",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.redis",
"disabled": true,
"position": [
1080,
740
],
"parameters": {
"key": "=workflowStatus_{{ $workflow.id }}",
"value": "idle",
"operation": "set"
},
"credentials": {
"redis": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "043e00ca-d191-4b54-b0ec-c14e87a5facb",
"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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614
],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 433,
"height": 300,
"content": "## Troubleshooting\nUnplanned server outage? Need to reset the flag? Disable the schedule trigger, activate these nodes and run the **Reset to Idle** node manually."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "dc045338-4e41-41f3-b197-704e7560c54a",
"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 222,
"height": 281,
"content": "This updates the flag, indicating, that the workflow is currently running"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
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"name": "Sticky Note2",
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],
"parameters": {
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"height": 280,
"content": "## Set Interval\nDefine how frequently the main workflow should run."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
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"name": "Sticky Note3",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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286
],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 445,
"height": 382,
"content": "If the flag stored in Redis already exists and indicates, that the worklow is still running, another execution will be prevented. In that case this workflow ends here."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "55ab702d-0feb-4d13-a42c-f9aed6d4389d",
"name": "Sticky Note4",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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320
],
"parameters": {
"width": 218,
"height": 281,
"content": "## Set Workflow ID\nSet the ID of the main workflow which should be executed\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "7d469990-d3d7-41a1-9a59-7fcf76472342",
"name": "Sticky Note5",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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320
],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 222,
"height": 281,
"content": "This checks for a dynamic flag (containing the workflow ID) which represents if the workflow is currently running."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
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"name": "Sticky Note6",
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],
"parameters": {
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"width": 222,
"height": 281,
"content": "This updates the flag, indicating, that the workflow is currently idle"
},
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}
],
"connections": {
"Get Status": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Redis Key exists",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Set Running": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Execute Workflow",
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"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"No Operation": {
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[
{
"node": "Set Running",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Continue if Idle": {
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[
{
"node": "Set Running",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Execute Workflow": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Set Idle",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Redis Key exists": {
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[
{
"node": "Continue if Idle",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "No Operation",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Schedule Trigger": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Get Status",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"When clicking \"Test workflow\"": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Reset to Idle",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
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redis
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How this works
This workflow automates the execution of scheduled tasks using Redis to manage their status, ensuring reliable and conflict-free runs without overlapping processes. It suits teams or developers handling periodic automations, such as daily reports or batch updates, who need a simple way to prevent duplicate executions. The key step involves checking Redis for an idle status before proceeding, allowing the workflow to either run or skip based on availability, integrated seamlessly with Redis for state management.
Use this workflow for cron-based tasks requiring mutual exclusion, like nightly data syncs or maintenance jobs, where Redis tracks running states to avoid interruptions. Avoid it for real-time or one-off triggers, as it's designed for fixed schedules; opt for simpler cron setups without status checks if overlaps aren't an issue. Common variations include adding email notifications on completion or integrating with tools like Google Sheets for logging results.
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