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Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron, Function (legacy). 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 5 nodes and runs on a schedule (legacy Cron node). Along the way it connects Mattermost and Google Sheets.
How it runs
Trigger: On a schedule (legacy Cron node).
- Get the date today (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Date & Time: formats or calculates dates
- Read data on Google Sheets (Google Sheets): uses Google Sheets
- Mattermost: uses Mattermost
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
2 things in this workflow are removed in n8n 3.0. Fix them before you upgrade:
- Cron: replace with Schedule Trigger.
- Function (legacy) in Get the date today: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Cron Cron | Schedule Trigger |
| Function (legacy) Get the date today | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Nodes used (5)
- Mattermost
n8n-nodes-base.mattermost - Date & Time
n8n-nodes-base.dateTime - Cron
n8n-nodes-base.cron - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets
From the author
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