Automate UniFi controller updates via SSH with Telegram notifications
Keep your self-hosted UniFi controller current without manual intervention by automatically monitoring the Debian repository for new releases. This smart workflow executes remote upgrades via SSH and keeps you informed with AI-generated change summaries delivered straight to Telegram. It’s a hands-free solution for network administrators looking to maintain peak performance and security.
Run this with your team's AIWhat This Recipe Does
Maintaining network infrastructure is a critical yet time-consuming task for modern businesses. The UniFi Controller: Check & Upgrade automation ensures your network management software remains current without requiring manual oversight. By monitoring official release channels, this workflow identifies new updates the moment they become available. Instead of waiting for a manual check or risking security vulnerabilities on outdated versions, the system executes the upgrade process automatically via secure protocols. You receive instant notifications through Telegram, providing a clear audit trail of when updates occur. This proactive approach eliminates the window of vulnerability associated with unpatched software and ensures your network benefits from the latest performance enhancements and stability fixes. For businesses managing multiple sites or remote offices, this automation provides a standardized way to keep infrastructure consistent. It transforms a reactive maintenance task into a reliable, background process, allowing your IT team to focus on high-value projects rather than routine software patching and manual server management.
What your team gets
Forms and dashboards, so it is not a script only one person understands
Runs on your schedule in the cloud, so it does not stop when a laptop closes
Endpoints, so the rest of your stack can trigger the same work
DaySchedule, SSH (key-based auth), Telegram connected for the team, not per person
How It Works
- 1
Open the recipe and connect your accounts
Connect DaySchedule and SSH (key-based auth) once, in your team cloud, and nobody has to do it again on their own machine
- 2
Tell your own agent what is different about your process
Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, whichever your team already uses. It adapts the recipe to how you actually work
- 3
Run it, then leave it running
It lives in your team cloud, so it keeps going after you close the laptop and every teammate's AI can use it
Who Uses This
- Managed Service Providers use this to maintain client network security across multiple locations without manual login sessions.
- Small business owners use this to ensure their office Wi-Fi and security cameras are always running the latest stable software for maximum uptime.
- IT departments in distributed organizations use this to standardize the software version across all branch offices automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to provide to start using this automation?
You will need the SSH credentials for your UniFi Controller host and a Telegram bot token to receive status updates.
Can I schedule this to run only during specific maintenance windows?
Yes, you can adjust the schedule trigger to run the check at specific times, such as late at night or during weekends, to minimize potential disruption.
How do I know if the upgrade was successful?
The automation sends a detailed notification to your Telegram account confirming whether the upgrade was completed or if an error occurred.
Does this work with all UniFi Controller installations?
This workflow is designed for UniFi Controllers hosted on Linux-based systems where SSH access is enabled for administrative tasks.
Coming from n8n?
This recipe uses nodes like ScheduleTrigger, HttpRequest, Code, If and 4 more. On Runwork, you don't need to learn n8n's workflow syntax. Describe what you want to your own AI agent in plain English.
Based on n8n community workflow. View original
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