Automated Daily Backup of n8n Workflows to GitLab Repositories

Say goodbye to unsynced workflows and manual backups!

This automation syncs your self-hosted n8n workflows with a GitLab repository, ensuring every change is version-controlled and safely stored. It automatically checks for differences between your live workflows and their GitLab versions — and updates GitLab only when changes are detected.

Whether you're managing mission-critical automations or collaborating with a team, this tool gives you peace of mind and full traceability of every update.

What it does:

🔁 Retrieves all workflows from your n8n instance via the REST API
📄 Compares each workflow with its GitLab counterpart (JSON diff)
🛠️ Automatically commits updates to GitLab if changes are found
📝 Uses clear, consistent commit messages like: Update workflow: Workflow Name

✅ Setup guide & importable automation included

Need help connecting your GitLab repo or setting up environment variables? We offer full configuration and testing for a one-time fee.