This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Splitout Github Automation Webhook n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:
   Automated Credential Recovery in n8n Using GitHub Backups
   
   Meta Description:
   Learn how to restore your n8n instance credentials automatically from backups stored in GitHub using a custom n8n workflow. Perfect for disaster recovery and infrastructure portability.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n, GitHub API, automation, workflow, credential backup, restore credentials, n8n workflow, disaster recovery, DevOps, backup automation, n8nDev
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - GitHub API
   - n8n Internal API (via n8nApi credential)
   
   Article:
   
   Automated Credential Recovery in n8n Using GitHub Backups
   
   In the world of automation and workflows, data integrity and backup strategies are things you can't ignore—especially when it comes to sensitive configurations like credentials. For users of n8n, an open-source workflow automation tool, the importance of securely backing up and restoring credentials can be critical during system migrations or crash recovery. A new workflow—“Restore your credentials from GitHub”—makes this process seamless and repeatable directly inside n8n, using GitHub as your secure remote backup store.
   
   In this article, we'll explore how this workflow functions, break down the nodes involved, and show you how to set it up to suit your repository structure.
   
   🛠️ What the Workflow Does
   
   The "Restore your credentials from GitHub" workflow is a structured sequence of nodes in n8n designed to fetch JSON-formatted credential files stored in a GitHub repository and reinstate them into your n8n instance. It skips over empty or irrelevant files and only restores valid credential entries.
   
   This is particularly useful when:
   
   - Reinstalling or migrating your n8n instance
   - Recovering from accidental deletion
   - Implementing DevOps practices for infrastructure-as-code
   
   🔌 Third-Party Integrations
   
   The workflow uses the following external APIs and integrations:
   
   - GitHub API: To retrieve files and their contents from your specified GitHub repository.
   - n8n API: The internal API used to reintegrate the credential data back into n8n.
   
   ♻️ Workflow Logic Explained
   
   Here’s a breakdown of how the workflow functions:
   
   1. Manual Trigger:
   The workflow begins execution via a Manual Trigger node ("When clicking ‘Test workflow’"). This ensures intentional execution, giving you control over when credentials are restored.
   
   2. Global Variables Configuration:
   Next, a “Globals” node defines key information about your GitHub repository:
      - repo.owner: your GitHub username
      - repo.name: the name of the target repo
      - repo.path: the subdirectory containing the credential backups
   
   This makes the workflow reusable—just plug in your own values.
   
   3. Retrieve File List:
   The “Get all files in given path” node calls the GitHub API to list all contents in the specified folder of your repo.
   
   4. Split and Fetch Files:
   Using a “Split the result” node, the array of file paths is split so that each file is fetched individually. The node “Get file content from GitHub” then pulls the raw file content using GitHub’s API.
   
   5. Convert to JSON:
   The “Convert files to JSON” node processes downloaded files and parses them into JSON. This step ensures the integrity of data before attempting reintegration.
   
   6. Filter Valid Files:
   The “Check for skipped Credentials” node inspects each dataset. It filters out:
      - Empty JSON files
      - Files related to n8n accounts (as these shouldn't be imported via this method)
   
   7. Restore Credentials:
   Valid credential data moves to “Restore n8n Credentials,” which uses the internal n8n API to recreate each credential object inside n8n as if they were manually created through the UI.
   
   🧠 Key Considerations
   
   1. Security:
   Be mindful of storing credential data on GitHub—ensure your repository is private, or preferably, encrypt your files before storing them.
   
   2. Customization:
   Have different folder structures or additional validation logic? The nodes are modular, making it easy to expand or modify filters and conditions.
   
   3. Skipping Logic:
   The conditional filter node ensures the system doesn’t misinterpret empty files or sensitive account types. You can edit the skip logic to derive more precise control.
   
   🤖 Use-Cases
   
   - DevOps teams using Git as single-source-of-truth for configuration
   - Emergency credential recovery during system failures
   - Setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated n8n provisioning
   
   🚀 Getting Started
   
   To use this workflow:
   
   1. Clone or create a private repository on GitHub.
   2. Add a “credentials” folder (or a folder of your choosing) containing JSON files with your credential data.
   3. Import this workflow into your n8n instance.
   4. Update the Global variables with your own GitHub user, repo, and path.
   5. Ensure your GitHub credentials are connected inside n8n.
   6. Hit ‘Test workflow’ and watch it restore your credentials automatically.
   
   🛡️ Final Thoughts
   
   This workflow is a great example of how n8n can extend beyond ETL processes into system administration and DevOps tooling. By using GitHub as a version-controlled backup provider and leveraging n8n’s low-code functionality, you ensure seamless recovery and migration without modifying n8n’s underlying codebase.
   
   With modular filtering, compatibility with GitHub’s API, and the ability to connect to your n8n internal APIs, this workflow is not just an automation—it’s a resilience strategy.
   
   Adapt, automate, and stay secure. 😎
   
   Happy automating!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.