# How to Implement a Conditional "While Loop" in n8n Workflow (Without LLM/AI Agent node)?

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**Created:** [May 25, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://community.n8n.io/t/how-to-implement-a-conditional-while-loop-in-n8n-workflow-without-llm-ai-agent-node/120438 "2025-05-25T07:43:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![kumar\_shubham](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/n8n/user_avatar/community.n8n.io/kumar_shubham/32/80006_2.png) [@kumar\_shubham](https://community.n8n.io/u/kumar_shubham)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://community.n8n.io/t/how-to-implement-a-conditional-while-loop-in-n8n-workflow-without-llm-ai-agent-node/120438/1 "2025-05-25T07:43:59Z")

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Hi all,

I’m currently working on a workflow where I need to implement something like a **conditional loop** , similar to a `while` loop in traditional programming.

### Use Case:

I have a **list of entities** , and for each entity, I need to make an **HTTP call repeatedly**  **until a favorable response is returned** (e.g., a status or flag in the response indicates success). Once a favorable result is received, the loop should break out of the loop, and the workflow should move to the next node.

### Question:

I’m aware that this kind of pattern can be implemented using **AI Agents orchestrated through LLMs** , but I’m curious—  
**Is there a way to do this using standard n8n nodes/triggers** , without relying on an AI Agent Node?

Has anyone implemented a **loop with conditional exit** like this using native logic in n8n (e.g., Function, IF, Set, or Wait nodes)?  
Any examples or pointers would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance for your insights!

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**Author:** ![pomegai](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/n8n/user_avatar/community.n8n.io/pomegai/32/58935_2.png) [@pomegai](https://community.n8n.io/u/pomegai)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://community.n8n.io/t/how-to-implement-a-conditional-while-loop-in-n8n-workflow-without-llm-ai-agent-node/120438/2 "2025-05-25T07:51:52Z")

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You can use ‘loop over item’ node.

 ![1000001742](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/n8n/original/3X/e/9/e96044157056c7194b0897994d885963e4047a4b.png)

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**Author:** ![darrell\_tw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/n8n/user_avatar/community.n8n.io/darrell_tw/32/52180_2.png) [@darrell\_tw](https://community.n8n.io/u/darrell_tw)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 8:01am UTC](https://community.n8n.io/t/how-to-implement-a-conditional-while-loop-in-n8n-workflow-without-llm-ai-agent-node/120438/3 "2025-05-25T08:01:07Z")

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Something like this template.

Change the `set field` to your `http request`

The solution is you can always connect to previous node to make a loop.  
But very very be careful on trigger **infinite loop**.

I guess you want to check like a job status is already done or not. set a wait after the if will be better on this scenario.

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**Author:** ![kumar\_shubham](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/n8n/user_avatar/community.n8n.io/kumar_shubham/32/80006_2.png) [@kumar\_shubham](https://community.n8n.io/u/kumar_shubham)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://community.n8n.io/t/how-to-implement-a-conditional-while-loop-in-n8n-workflow-without-llm-ai-agent-node/120438/4 "2025-05-25T08:51:49Z")

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In my case, i am having 6 entities from the previous HTTP node. For these 6 entities i want to invoke the next HTTP Node, which is essentially my in-house outlier detection API. I want to invoke the Outlier Detection HTTP node for these 6 entities one by one until one of them gets a “Not Outlier” status.

Hope this makes things clearer. Do share any insights regarding implementing the same.

In the meantime, I’ll try your solution and update here…

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**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/n8n/user_avatar/community.n8n.io/system/32/36532_2.png) [@system](https://community.n8n.io/u/system)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://community.n8n.io/t/how-to-implement-a-conditional-while-loop-in-n8n-workflow-without-llm-ai-agent-node/120438/5 "2025-08-23T08:52:11Z")

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