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Send email if server has upgradable packages

Ready for 3.0

by Hostinger ✓ · 11,988 views · created 2025-02-17 · DevOps

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 5 nodes and runs on a schedule (every day). It uses only n8n's built-in nodes.

How it runs

Trigger: On a schedule (every day).

List upgradable packages (SSH): uses SSH
Format as HTML list (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
Check if there are updates (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
Send Email: sends an email over SMTP

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.

Nodes used (5)

SSHn8n-nodes-base.ssh
Send Emailn8n-nodes-base.emailSend
Schedule Triggern8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger
Coden8n-nodes-base.code
Ifn8n-nodes-base.if

From the author

This workflow automates the routine check for upgradable packages on your Ubuntu server, ensuring you stay updated with the latest software patches and security improvements. By running a daily script, it efficiently monitors any available package upgrades…
Excerpt from Hostinger's description on n8n.io.

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