This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #2289 — we link there as the canonical source.
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About this workflow
Restore backed up workflows from GitHub to your n8n workspace. This workflow was inspired by this one that lets you back up your n8n workflows to GitHub. It will let you restore your backed up workflows in your workspace, without creating duplicates. In case of issue with your…
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