n8n WordPress Context Backup to GitHub

This n8n workflow provides a robust framework for backing up WordPress content to a GitHub repository. While the provided JSON defines a set of interconnected nodes, it represents a foundational structure that needs further configuration to become a fully functional backup solution.

The workflow demonstrates how to interact with WordPress and GitHub, and includes conditional logic and data manipulation capabilities, making it adaptable for various backup strategies.

What it does

This workflow, as defined in the JSON, sets up a series of interconnected nodes that can be configured to:

1. Trigger Execution: It can be manually triggered, executed on a schedule, or called as a sub-workflow from another n8n workflow.
2. Interact with GitHub: It includes a GitHub node, indicating the capability to perform actions like creating, updating, or reading files in a repository.
3. Interact with WordPress: It includes a WordPress node, suggesting the ability to fetch content (e.g., posts, pages) from a WordPress instance.
4. Conditional Logic: The If and Switch nodes allow for branching logic, enabling the workflow to make decisions based on data.
5. Data Manipulation: Edit Fields (Set) and Code nodes provide powerful capabilities to transform, filter, and create data as needed.
6. Workflow Orchestration: The Execute Sub-workflow node allows for modularity, enabling this workflow to call other workflows, or be called by them.
7. Data Merging: The Merge node can combine data streams from different branches of the workflow.

Note: The current JSON primarily defines the structure and potential of the workflow. Specific operations (e.g., "get posts", "create file") and their parameters are not fully detailed in the provided JSON snippet.

Prerequisites/Requirements

To use this workflow effectively, you will need:

• n8n Instance: A running n8n instance to import and execute the workflow.
• GitHub Account: A GitHub account and a repository where you intend to store the backups. You will need to configure GitHub credentials in n8n.
• WordPress Instance: Access to a WordPress site. You will need to configure WordPress credentials in n8n.
• Basic understanding of n8n: Familiarity with connecting nodes and configuring their operations.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the Workflow:
   • In your n8n instance, go to "Workflows".
   • Click "New" or "Import from JSON".
   • Paste the provided JSON content into the import dialog.
2. Configure Credentials:
   • Locate the "GitHub" and "Wordpress" nodes.
   • Click on each node and configure the necessary credentials (e.g., API tokens for GitHub, application passwords for WordPress). If you don't have them set up, n8n will guide you through creating new credentials.
3. Define Specific Operations:
   • The current workflow is a skeleton. You will need to configure the specific operations for the GitHub and WordPress nodes. For example:
     • In the "Wordpress" node: Choose an operation like "Get All Posts", "Get All Pages", or "Get All Media".
     • In the "GitHub" node: Choose an operation like "Create File", "Update File", or "Delete File" and specify the repository, file path, and content to be backed up.
   • Utilize the Edit Fields (Set) and Code nodes to format the data fetched from WordPress into a suitable format for GitHub (e.g., JSON, Markdown).
   • Configure the If and Switch nodes to add any desired conditional logic (e.g., only backup posts with a specific tag, handle different content types differently).
4. Set up the Trigger:
   • Decide how you want the workflow to run:
     • Manual Trigger: Click "Execute Workflow" in the n8n UI.
     • Schedule Trigger: Configure the Schedule Trigger node to run at specific intervals (e.g., daily, weekly).
     • Execute Workflow Trigger: If this workflow is intended to be a sub-workflow, it will be triggered when called by another workflow via an Execute Workflow node.
5. Activate the Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow by toggling the "Active" switch in the top right corner of the workflow editor.