Templates / Backs up n8n workflows to NextCloud

Backs up n8n workflows to NextCloud

Needs changes

by dave · 4,261 views · created 2019-11-12 · DevOps

Needs changes. This template uses 4 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron, Convert to/from binary data, Function (legacy), Function Item (legacy). 4 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What to replace before upgrading

Removed in 3.0Replace with
Cron
Cron
Schedule Trigger
Convert to/from binary data
Move Binary Data
Convert to File or Extract from File
Function (legacy)
Map
Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'
Function Item (legacy)
FunctionItem
Code node, mode 'Run Once for Each Item'

Nodes used (8)

Nextcloud

What it does

Temporary solution using the undocumented REST API for backups with file versioning (Nextcloud)

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