Automated Credentials Restoration from GitHub

This n8n workflow automates the process of restoring credentials in n8n from backups stored on GitHub. It is designed to streamline credential management by fetching JSON files containing credentials from a specified GitHub repository and restoring them into n8n. The workflow starts with a manual trigger, allowing users to initiate the process on demand. It then uses Sticky Notes for instructions and clarity, and a Set node to define GitHub repository details like owner, name, and path. It retrieves all files from the specified path in the repository using an HTTP request to GitHub’s API, then splits the list to process each file individually. For each file, it fetches the content, converts it from JSON, and checks if the credential should be restored. If eligible, it restores the credential in n8n. This process ensures secure and efficient backup restoration, ideal for maintaining or migrating credential configurations across environments.

Practically, this workflow is useful for developers and administrators who need to quickly restore or migrate credentials without manual input, ensuring consistency and saving time in environments where credentials change frequently or need to be backed up regularly.