n8n Backup Manager - A simple, self-hosted backup tool for your workflows & database

[aleferro.pro]

Hello n8n Community!

I’m excited to share a tool I’ve been working on to make managing self-hosted n8n instances easier.

n8n Backup Manager is a standalone web application that helps you backup, restore, and manage your n8n data (both workflows and database) with a friendly UI.

Key Features

• One-Click Backups: Backup your SQLite or PostgreSQL database instantly.

• Flexible Scheduling: Set up automated backups (hourly, daily, or via cron).

• Retention Policy: Automatically delete old backups to save space (keep only the last X backups).

• Cloud Support: Automatically upload backups to S3-compatible storage (AWS, MinIO, DigitalOcean, etc.).

• Easy Restore: Something went wrong? Rollback your database directly from the UI.

• Multi-language: Now available in English and Ukrainian .

Screenshots

Getting Started

It’s designed to run alongside your n8n container via Docker Compose.

Quick Install: You can grab the latest release or check the repo for the docker-compose setup.

GitHub Repository: GitHub - aleksnero/n8n-backup-manager: Automatic backup system for n8n · GitHub Latest Release: https://github.com/aleksnero/n8n-backup-manager/releases/download/v1.2.2/release.zip

We assume you are running n8n with Docker. Just add the service to your compose file (see README for examples).

Feedback

I’d love to hear your thoughts! If you find any bugs or have feature requests, please let me know here or open an issue on GitHub.

Happy automating!

[aleferro.pro]

Update: Version 1.3.0 is now live!

I’ve just released a major update with several highly requested features:

• Google Drive & OneDrive Support (step-by-step guides added to the repo).

• AES-256 Encryption & Gzip Compression for more secure and smaller backups.

• New Dashboard with real-time connectivity status for n8n and DB containers.

• Improved Auto-Update & Rollback system.

You can check the full list of changes and updated documentation on GitHub: https://github.com/aleksnero/n8n-backup-manager

Thanks for all the feedback so far! Let me know if you have any questions or new feature requests for the next version.

[aleferro.pro]

[UPDATE] n8n Backup Manager v1.4.1

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share a major update to n8n Backup Manager.

Since the original release, the tool has evolved significantly to solve even more backup challenges for the community. The biggest highlight: You are no longer restricted to running it on the same server as n8n. You can now run the Backup Manager completely locally on your Windows/macOS machine to securely manage and back up your remote n8n instances!

What’s new in v1.4.x?

• Run Anywhere (Local or Server): Deploy it alongside n8n via Docker, or run it entirely locally on your PC. Managing remote backups is now easier and safer than ever. (We’ve added a dedicated Local Setup Guide).

• Streamlined Cloud Storage (OAuth2): Connecting to Google Drive and OneDrive is now much simpler. No more messing with complex JSON files—just paste your client_id, client_secret, and refresh_token directly into the UI.

• Telegram Notifications: Get real-time alerts right in your pocket. The system will notify you of successful automated backups or if any errors occur during the upload.

• System Activity Dashboard: A brand new dynamic dashboard that shows real-time system logs (successes, errors, info) and alerts you immediately when a new update is available.

• Smart Integrity Checks: For server deployments, the manager can automatically test your .tar.gz backup archives to ensure your data isn’t corrupted before uploading it to the cloud.

If you are looking for a simple, visual, and reliable way to ensure your n8n workflows and database are safe, give it a try!

GitHub Repository: aleksnero/n8n-backup-manager

As always, feedback, feature requests, and PRs are highly appreciated. Let me know what you think!