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Export Zammad objects (users, roles, groups, organizations) to Excel

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This n8n workflow enables you to export data from Zammad, including Users, Roles, Groups, and Organizations, into individual Excel files. It simplifies data handling and reporting by creating struc...

Best for

  • Document Extraction automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.zammad, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.converttofile, n8n-nodes-base.if

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Sirhexalot.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Export Zammad objects (users, roles, groups, organizations) to Excel
Workflow name
Export Zammad objects (users, roles, groups, organizations) to Excel

This n8n workflow enables you to export data from Zammad, including Users, Roles, Groups, and Organizations, into individual Excel files. It simplifies data handling and reporting by creating structured outputs for further processing or sharing.

Features

  • Export Users with associated details such as email, firstname, lastname, role_ids, and group_ids.
  • Export Roles and Organizations with their respective identifiers and names.
  • Convert all data into separate Excel files for easy access and use.

Usage

  1. Import this workflow into your n8n instance.
  2. Configure the required Zammad API credentials (zammad_base_url and zammad_api_key) in the Basic Variables node.
  3. Run the workflow to generate Excel files containing Zammad data.

Issues and Suggestions

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please report them on the GitHub repository.

We appreciate your feedback to help enhance this workflow!

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Zammad Univeral User Object

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Zammad Univeral Organization Object

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Zammad Univeral Role Object

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Get all Organizations

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.zammad - zammad
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Get all Roles

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 7 - Convert to Excel Organizations

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.convertToFile - convertToFile
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 8 - Convert to Excel Roles

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.convertToFile - convertToFile
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 9 - Convert to Excel Users

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.convertToFile - convertToFile
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 10 - Get all Users

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.zammad - zammad
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Zammad Univeral Group Object

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Get all Groups

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 13 - If

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 14 - Basic Variables

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 15 - Convert to Excel Groups

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.convertToFile - convertToFile
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 16 - Filter Groups if needed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 17 - Filter Roles if needed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 18 - Filter Organizations if needed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Export Zammad objects (users, roles, groups, organizations) to Excel
Complexity advanced
Nodes 18
Categories Document Extraction
Author Sirhexalot
Published 01 Dec 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2596/2596.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Export Zammad objects (users, roles, groups, organizations) to Excel do?

This n8n workflow enables you to export data from Zammad, including Users, Roles, Groups, and Organizations, into individual Excel files. It simplifies data handling and reporting by creating struc...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Document Extraction use case.