Backs up n8n workflows to NextCloud
Keep your automation logic safe by automatically syncing your n8n workflow configurations to NextCloud on a recurring schedule. By utilizing API integration, this setup provides a reliable way to maintain versioned backups of your projects in your private cloud storage. It is an essential safety net for developers looking to protect their work from accidental loss or unwanted changes.
Run this with your team's AIWhat This Recipe Does
Maintaining the integrity of your automation infrastructure is critical for business continuity. This n8n to Nextcloud backup automation provides a robust, automated solution for securing your workflow data without manual intervention. By systematically exporting your workflow configurations and storing them in a secure Nextcloud environment, you ensure that your operational logic is protected against accidental deletion, server failure, or configuration errors. This process transforms a technical maintenance task into a reliable background operation, allowing IT teams to focus on innovation rather than manual backups. Having a versioned, off-site repository of your n8n workflows means you can recover quickly from disruptions, audit changes over time, and maintain a clear record of your automation evolution. This workflow bridges the gap between development and data sovereignty, ensuring your business logic remains under your control and accessible whenever you need it.
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
ManualTrigger, Cron, Merge, MoveBinaryData, Function connected for the team, not per person
How It Works
- 1
Open the recipe and connect your accounts
Connect ManualTrigger and Cron 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
- IT Managers who need to ensure business continuity by maintaining off-site backups of all internal automation logic.
- System Administrators looking to implement a disaster recovery plan for their self-hosted automation platforms.
- Compliance Officers requiring a historical audit trail of workflow configurations for regulatory or internal security standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to manually trigger the backup every time I make a change?
No, the automation includes a scheduled trigger that can be configured to run daily, weekly, or at any interval that suits your operational requirements.
Can I choose specific folders in Nextcloud for the storage of these backups?
Yes, you can define the exact destination path within your Nextcloud instance to keep your backups organized and separate from other files.
Will this automation work with self-hosted Nextcloud instances?
The workflow is compatible with both hosted and self-hosted Nextcloud environments, provided the n8n instance has network access to the Nextcloud API.
What exactly is backed up during this process?
The automation captures the full JSON configuration of your workflows, ensuring that all nodes, connections, and logic are preserved for easy restoration.
Coming from n8n?
This recipe uses nodes like ManualTrigger, Cron, Merge, MoveBinaryData 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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