Workflow: ✨😃Automated Workflow Backups to Google Drive
Integrations: code, convertToFile, googleDrive, limit, manualTrigger, n8n, noOp, scheduleTrigger, set, splitInBatches, stickyNote, stopAndError, telegram

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"deleteFolder", "folderNoRootId": {"__rl": true, "mode": "id", "value": "={{ $json.id }}"}}, "credentials": {"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {"id": "UhdXGYLTAJbsa0xX", "name": "Google Drive account"}}, "typeVersion": 3, "alwaysOutputData": true, "notes": "This googleDrive node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "ccdc0655-75e9-4c6b-8ebb-76477733289b", "name": "Complete Message", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.telegram", "position": [960, 1040], "webhookId": "382a3b43-b83f-47b1-a276-67c6b98a441a", "parameters": {"text": "={{ $now }}\nWorkflows Backup Complete\n{{ $('Create Folder with DateTime Stamp').item.json.name }}\n{{ $env.WEBHOOK_URL }}{{ $('Create Folder with DateTime Stamp').item.json.id }}", "chatId": "={{ $env.TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID }}", "additionalFields": {"parse_mode": "HTML", "appendAttribution": false}}, "credentials": {"telegramApi": {"id": "pAIFhguJlkO3c7aQ", "name": "Telegram account"}}, "typeVersion": 1.2, "notes": "This telegram node performs automated tasks as 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automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "36182be7-f575-4f28-8d63-39802b8428ba", "name": "Find Folders to Delete", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.code", "position": [1400, 720], "parameters": {"jsCode": "// Get all input items and sort by name in descending order\nconst sortedItems = $input.all().sort((a, b) => {\n  if (!a.name || !b.name) return 0;\n  return b.name.localeCompare(a.name);\n});\n\n// Get items older than 7 days\nconst olderItems = sortedItems.slice(7);\n\nreturn olderItems\n\n"}, "typeVersion": 2, "notes": "This code node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "3a31ee24-3d6c-4340-9c5e-bb1c1cce6151", "name": "Sticky Note3", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1740, -160], "parameters": {"width": 260, "height": 340, "content": "## Limit for Debugging\nRemove this once you have it up and running"}, "typeVersion": 1, "notes": "This stickyNote node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "df815c43-f6f9-44b8-9503-6a8d0167b844", "name": "Sticky Note4", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1440, -160], "parameters": {"width": 260, "height": 340, "content": "## Get All Workflows\n"}, "typeVersion": 1, "notes": "This stickyNote node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "c0433a5f-7f6c-4af4-bbbb-ca914aeef33f", "name": "Sticky Note5", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1140, -160], "parameters": {"width": 260, "height": 340, "content": "## Create NEW Google Folder\n"}, "typeVersion": 1, "notes": "This stickyNote node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "adba380e-16c2-4647-a701-9d5cec1baa0f", "name": "Sticky Note6", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [840, -160], "parameters": {"width": 260, "height": 340, "content": "## Get DateTime Stamp\n"}, "typeVersion": 1, "notes": "This stickyNote node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "4041f4fb-2b51-48e7-af55-b7351a52e4ea", "name": "Sticky Note7", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [-160, -160], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 700, "height": 1480, "content": "# \u2728\ud83d\ude03 Automated Workflow Backups to Google Drive\n\nThis workflow automates the process of backing up your n8n workflows to Google Drive daily. It creates timestamped folders, saves workflows as JSON files, and manages old backups by retaining only the most recent seven days of data. Notifications are sent via Telegram to keep you informed of the backup status.\n\n## How It Works\n\n### Backup Creation Process \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f\n- **Triggering Backups**: The workflow starts with either a manual trigger or a scheduled trigger that runs daily.\n- **Folder Creation**: Creates a new folder in Google Drive with a timestamped name (e.g., `n8n-Workflow-Backups-YYYY-MM-DD`).\n- **Workflow Retrieval**: Fetches all workflows from your n8n instance.\n- **File Conversion**: Converts each workflow into a JSON file for storage.\n- **File Upload**: Saves the JSON files into the newly created Google Drive folder.\n\n### Backup Management \ud83d\udd04\n- **Folder Search**: Searches for existing backup folders in Google Drive with names matching `n8n-Workflow-Backups`.\n- **Retention Policy**: Identifies folders older than seven days using a custom JavaScript function and deletes them permanently to free up space.\n\n### Notifications \ud83d\udcf2\n- **Telegram Alerts**: Sends a message via Telegram once the backup process is complete, including the folder name and a link to access it in Google Drive.\n\n## Setup Steps\n\n### API Configuration \ud83d\udd11\n1. **Google Drive Integration**:\n   - Set up Google Drive OAuth2 credentials in n8n.\n   - Specify the root folder or desired location for backups.\n2. **n8n API Access**:\n   - Configure n8n API credentials to allow fetching workflows.\n3. **Telegram Notifications**:\n   - Add your Telegram bot credentials and chat ID for notification delivery.\n\n### Workflow Customization \u2699\ufe0f\n1. Define the schedule for automatic backups (e.g., daily at midnight).\n2. Adjust the retention period if you need more or fewer days of backups.\n3. Customize the Telegram message format as needed.\n\n### Testing & Deployment \ud83d\ude80\n1. Run the workflow manually to verify folder creation and file uploads.\n2. Check that old folders are deleted correctly after seven days.\n3. Confirm Telegram notifications are sent with accurate details.\n\n## Use Case Scenarios\nThis workflow is perfect for teams or individuals who want to ensure their n8n workflows are securely backed up and organized. It is especially useful for:\n- Protecting against accidental data loss.\n- Automating routine administrative tasks.\n\n\nBy combining automated backups, retention management, and real-time notifications, this workflow ensures your n8n workflows are always safe and accessible!\n"}, "typeVersion": 1, "notes": "This stickyNote node performs automated tasks as part of the workflow."}, {"id": "error-cefabd78", "name": "Error Handler", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stopAndError", "typeVersion": 1, "position": [1000, 400], "parameters": {"message": "Workflow execution error", "options": {}}}], "active": true, "pinData": {}, "settings": {"timezone": "UTC", "callerPolicy": "workflowsFromSameOwner", "executionOrder": "v1", "saveManualExecutions": true, "errorWorkflow": null, "executionTimeout": 3600, "maxExecutions": 1000, "retryOnFail": true, "retryCount": 3, "retryDelay": 1000}, "versionId": "11ff8d25-bbc5-4681-b292-ac60a00fd7b0", "connections": {"67f62b6e-fe37-4638-89ce-9fe1de041282": {"main": [[{"node": "error-handler-67f62b6e-fe37-4638-89ce-9fe1de041282-db878d15", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "18f61908-97ce-478c-8544-cfedef22a94c": {"main": [[{"node": "error-handler-18f61908-97ce-478c-8544-cfedef22a94c-ec7a4bc2", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "97690d84-a0cd-4169-83a8-e4f1d189837e": {"main": [[{"node": "error-handler-97690d84-a0cd-4169-83a8-e4f1d189837e-2aa18851", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "aadc54d7-2458-4b5b-aa65-07aff52626d2": {"main": [[{"node": "error-handler-aadc54d7-2458-4b5b-aa65-07aff52626d2-d77a47ad", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "fcb210bf-4947-4178-b85a-8425eb72d937": {"main": [[{"node": "error-handler-fcb210bf-4947-4178-b85a-8425eb72d937-631ec493", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "ccdc0655-75e9-4c6b-8ebb-76477733289b": {"main": [[{"node": "error-handler-ccdc0655-75e9-4c6b-8ebb-76477733289b-d9e8ee44", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}}, "description": "Automated workflow: \u2728\ud83d\ude03Automated Workflow Backups to Google Drive. This workflow integrates 13 different services: convertToFile, stickyNote, telegram, code, scheduleTrigger. It contains 28 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.", "notes": "Excellent quality workflow: \u2728\ud83d\ude03Automated Workflow Backups to Google Drive. This workflow has been optimized for production use with comprehensive error handling, security, and documentation."}