This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Rundeck Automate Triggered n8n agent. It connects Manual Trigger, Rundeck 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 Manual Trigger, Rundeck, 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

• Manual Trigger
• Rundeck

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:  
   Automate Rundeck Jobs with n8n: A Simple Workflow to Trigger Jobs Manually
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to integrate n8n with Rundeck using a simple workflow that allows you to manually trigger Rundeck jobs at the click of a button. Boost your DevOps efficiency with this seamless automation.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n automation, Rundeck integration, DevOps workflow, trigger Rundeck job, manual job execution, automation tools, n8n workflow, Rundeck API, API integration, low-code automation
   
   Third-party APIs Used:
   - Rundeck API
   
   Article:
   
   Streamlining DevOps with n8n and Rundeck: A Simple Job Trigger Workflow
   
   Automation platforms like n8n are transforming the way developers and operations teams streamline their workflow and infrastructure processes. One of the greatest advantages of using n8n is its flexibility and the ability to integrate with various third-party platforms like Rundeck—a popular open-source automation service for managing operations procedures.
   
   In this article, we’ll take a closer look at a straightforward n8n workflow designed to manually trigger a Rundeck job. This integration is powerful in situations where operations teams need on-demand execution of job scripts, without going through a lengthy or complex UI process.
   
   A Breakdown of the Workflow
   
   The n8n workflow described here contains two primary nodes:
   
   1. Manual Trigger Node (n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger)
   2. Rundeck Node (n8n-nodes-base.rundeck)
   
   Let’s walk through each node and how they interact.
   
   Manual Trigger Node
   
   The workflow starts with the "Manual Trigger" node, named On clicking 'execute' in the configuration. This node allows you to manually initiate the workflow. It is essentially a signal that simulates a user click or command to start the automation pipeline. This node is perfect for testing or when you want to manually trigger jobs without relying on event-based execution.
   
   Rundeck Node
   
   Connected directly to the manual trigger, the "Rundeck" node is responsible for initiating a specific job on the Rundeck platform. By specifying a unique job ID (in this case, f02c7661-6f75-4ffe-958c-c0ed5f9bc9e6), this node sends a request to the Rundeck API to start the corresponding job.
   
   The node utilizes the Rundeck API via authenticated credentials (ranged in the workflow as “rundeck_creds”), allowing for secure integration. This means that once triggered, the workflow will connect to Rundeck and run the pre-defined job immediately, automating what would traditionally be a manual job execution within the Rundeck UI.
   
   Why Use This Workflow?
   
   Ease of Use  
   By using the Manual Trigger, any authorized user can run critical Rundeck jobs directly from the n8n interface. This is especially useful for routine or test jobs that need frequent manual execution.
   
   Better Integration  
   This workflow highlights the interoperability between n8n and Rundeck, serving as a foundation for more advanced sequences like job status tracking, notifications (via Slack or Email), or conditional job chains.
   
   Minimal Resources Required  
   This two-node configuration requires very little setup and reduces operational overhead. It’s a clear, concise way to integrate job execution into your broader automation strategy.
   
   Scalability  
   With this simple framework in place, you can build more complex workflows on top of it—such as scheduling the manual trigger with time-based cron jobs, adding conditional logic, or connecting it with other tools like GitHub, AWS, or Jenkins.
   
   Potential Use Cases
   
   - Executing environment diagnostics at the push of a button.
   - Triggering rollout scripts during deployment windows.
   - Manually running backup or cleanup scripts.
   - Launching custom data pipelines.
   
   Conclusion
   
   This simple two-node n8n workflow exemplifies how even the most straightforward automations can greatly enhance your DevOps processes. By enabling a manual trigger for a specific Rundeck job, teams gain both speed and flexibility without sacrificing control or monitoring.
   
   Whether you're a developer looking to streamline your CI/CD pipeline or an operations engineer managing script libraries in Rundeck, this integration offers a user-friendly and efficient approach to automated job execution. And the best part? It lays the groundwork for even more sophisticated workflows in n8n.
   
   Try it out in your own environment—within minutes, you’ll go from clicking ‘Execute’ to watching Rundeck do the heavy lifting.
   
   For more complex implementations, explore n8n’s conditional logic nodes, integrated messaging tools, and scheduling triggers to take your Rundeck automation to the next level.

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.