Push and Update Files in GitHub

This n8n workflow demonstrates a foundational approach to interacting with a Git repository, specifically GitHub, using the Git and GitHub nodes. It outlines the initial steps for a process that could involve pushing new files or updating existing ones.

What it does

This workflow is a basic template showcasing the integration of Git and GitHub functionalities within n8n. It includes:

1. GitHub Node: This node is typically used to interact with the GitHub API (e.g., listing repositories, creating issues, managing pull requests). In this workflow, it serves as a placeholder, indicating a potential starting point for GitHub-related operations.
2. Git Node: This node allows you to execute Git commands directly. It's crucial for operations like cloning repositories, committing changes, pushing to remotes, or pulling updates.
3. Code Node: This node provides the flexibility to execute custom JavaScript code. It can be used for data manipulation, conditional logic, or to prepare data for subsequent nodes.

While the provided JSON doesn't define specific actions for these nodes, their presence suggests a workflow designed to:

• Initiate a process related to a GitHub repository (e.g., triggered by a GitHub event or a manual run).
• Perform Git operations, such as cloning a repository, making local changes, committing them, and pushing them to GitHub.
• Utilize custom logic to determine which files to push/update or to format data for Git commands.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Instance: A running n8n instance to import and execute the workflow.
• GitHub Account: An active GitHub account.
• Git Credentials (for n8n): Configured Git credentials within n8n to allow the Git node to authenticate with your GitHub repository. This typically involves SSH keys or a Personal Access Token.
• GitHub Credentials (for n8n): Configured GitHub credentials within n8n to allow the GitHub node to authenticate with your GitHub account. This usually involves a Personal Access Token.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the workflow: Copy the provided JSON and import it into your n8n instance.
2. Configure Credentials:
   • GitHub Node: Edit the GitHub node and select or create your GitHub API credentials.
   • Git Node: Edit the Git node and select or create your Git credentials (e.g., SSH key for GitHub).
3. Customize the Nodes:
   • GitHub Node: Configure the GitHub node with the specific operation you intend to perform (e.g., "Get All" repositories, "Create" a file, etc.).
   • Git Node: Configure the Git node with the desired Git commands. For example, to push a file, you might need commands to clone the repository, add a file, commit, and then push.
   • Code Node: Modify the JavaScript code in the Code node to implement your specific logic for file generation, data transformation, or conditional execution.
4. Activate the Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow to enable it to run.
5. Test: Manually trigger the workflow or set up an appropriate trigger to test its functionality.