ManualTrigger Automate

ManualTrigger Automate enables users to efficiently manage and synchronize workflows by retrieving, comparing, and updating files in GitLab. This automated process ensures that any changes are accurately reflected, minimizing errors and enhancing collaboration. With 21 integrated nodes, it streamlines file management, allowing for quick identification of new, unchanged, or modified workflows, ultimately saving time and improving productivity.

7/8/2025
21 nodes
Complex
manualcomplexnoopsplitinbatchesgitlabextractfromfilesticky noten8nadvancedfilesstoragelogicrouting
Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual TriggeredTechnical Infrastructure & DevOps
Integrations:
NoOpSplitInBatchesGitLabExtractFromFileSticky NoteN8n

Target Audience

  • Developers: Those who need to automate the process of managing workflows in GitLab.
    - Project Managers: Individuals overseeing projects that require regular updates and version control of workflows.
    - DevOps Engineers: Professionals looking to integrate CI/CD processes with workflow management.
    - Data Analysts: Users who need to ensure that the latest workflow versions are correctly stored and compared.
    - Technical Support Teams: Teams that need to troubleshoot and monitor workflow changes effectively.

    • Problem Solved

  • Automates the process of retrieving, comparing, and saving workflow versions from GitLab, reducing manual errors and saving time.
    - Provides a systematic approach to handle new, unchanged, or error statuses of workflows, ensuring clarity in workflow management.
    - Eliminates the risk of overwriting existing workflows by checking for differences before saving new versions.

    • Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The process starts with a manual trigger labeled Test Workflow.
    - Set Globals: It initializes global parameters such as repository owner, name, branch, and path for file operations.
    - Retrieve Workflows: All workflows are fetched from n8n.
    - Loop Over Workflows: Each workflow is processed in batches for efficient handling.
    - Get File: Retrieves the corresponding workflow file from GitLab.
    - Extract From File: The file is parsed to extract the workflow content for comparison.
    - File Status Check: A code node checks if the retrieved file exists and compares it with the current workflow to determine if it's new, unchanged, or different.
    - Switch Node: Based on the comparison, the workflow branches into different paths: creating a new file, updating an existing file, or logging an error.
    - Create or Update File: If the workflow is new or different, it either creates or updates the file in GitLab.
    - Status Logging: Each workflow's status is logged, indicating whether it is new, unchanged, or has differences.
    - End Loop: Completes the processing for all workflows, consolidating results at the end.

    • Customization Guide

  • Change Repository Details: Modify the repo.owner, repo.name, repo.branch, and repo.path in the Globals node to point to your specific GitLab repository.
    - Adjust File Paths: Update the file paths in the Get File and Create File nodes to match your desired structure.
    - Modify Comparison Logic: The File status node can be customized to change how workflows are compared by adjusting the JavaScript logic.
    - Add More Nodes: Users can add additional nodes for logging, notifications, or integrating with other tools as needed.
    - Error Handling: Customize the error handling in the Status error node to suit your workflow requirements.