Safely update n8n with version checks and Telegram notifications
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 15 nodes and runs on a schedule (every day at 09:00) (plus 1 other trigger). Along the way it connects Telegram. It also calls api.github.com over HTTP.
How it runs
Trigger: On a schedule (every day at 09:00) (plus 1 other trigger).
- Execute a command (SSH): uses SSH
- Get Latest Version (HTTP Request): calls api.github.com
- Merge: merges the data from its input branches
- Code: runs custom JavaScript code
- If: checks a condition and branches into true / false
- Send a text message (Telegram): uses Telegram
- Get many executions (n8n): work with execution
- Send a text message (Telegram): uses Telegram
- Function: runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- If: checks a condition and branches into true / false
…plus 3 more steps. See the full node list below.
Services it uses
HTTP calls to: api.github.com
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Function (legacy) in Function Check Running1: 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 |
|---|---|
| Function (legacy) Function Check Running1 | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Nodes used (11)
- HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - Code
n8n-nodes-base.code - Merge
n8n-nodes-base.merge - If
n8n-nodes-base.if - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Telegram
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - Schedule Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - n8n
n8n-nodes-base.n8n - n8n Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.n8nTrigger - Wait
n8n-nodes-base.wait - SSH
n8n-nodes-base.ssh
From the author
Who’s it for This workflow is for system administrators or self-hosted n8n users who want to automatically check and update their n8n instance to the latest version — with Telegram notifications for every step. --- How it works 1. The workflow runs daily at 9…