Backup Workflows to Git Repository on Gitea

Overview This workflow automates the backup of all workflows from your system to a Git repository hosted on Gitea. It runs on a scheduled trigger, fetching, encoding, and committing workflow data, ensuring seamless version control and disaster recovery.

📌 Quick Setup: Just update three global variables and configure authentication—no manual exports needed!

How It Works (Quick Glance) 1️⃣ Scheduled Execution → Runs automatically at defined intervals. 2️⃣ Fetch Workflows → Uses the API to retrieve all workflows. 3️⃣ Process Workflows → Converts workflow data into a Git-friendly format. 4️⃣ Commit & Push to Git → Saves workflows in a Gitea repository.

Setup Steps (⚡ Takes ~5 min)

1️⃣ Set Global Variables Go to the Globals section in the workflow and update: repo.url* → https://your-gitea-instance.com (Replace with your actual Gitea URL) repo.name → workflows (Repository name where backups will be stored) repo.owner → octoleo *(Gitea account that owns the repository)

📌 These three variables define where the workflows are stored.

2️⃣ Configure Gitea Authentication Go to your Gitea account* → Generate a Personal Access Token* In the credential manager, create a new Gitea Token with: Name:** Authorization Value:** Bearer YOUR_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN

📌 Ensure there is a space after Bearer before the token!

3️⃣ Link Credentials to Git Nodes Attach the Gitea credentials to these three Git nodes: GetGitea** → Retrieves existing repository data PutGitea** → Updates workflows PostGitea** → Adds new workflows

4️⃣ Link Credentials for API Requests Add API authentication** in the node that fetches all workflows.

5️⃣ Test & Activate Run the workflow manually** to confirm backups work. Enable the schedule trigger for automation.

📌 The workflow automatically checks for changes before committing updates.

Why Use This Workflow? ✅ Automated Backups → No manual exports needed. ✅ Version Control → Easily track workflow changes. ✅ Simple Setup → Just configure globals & credentials. ✅ Secure → Uses token-based authentication.

Next Steps 💬 Have questions? Reach out on the forum! 🚀