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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

This is a workflow that might come handy after using loops. They usually leave you with items spread across different "runs". The Code node in this example workflow merges them into a single run, s...

Best for

  • Engineering automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.n8ntrainingcustomerdatastore, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.noop, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Merge multiple runs into one
Workflow name
Merge multiple runs into one

This is a workflow that might come handy after using loops. They usually leave you with items spread across different "runs". The Code node in this example workflow merges them into a single run, so you have a single list of items which is often easier to work with.

Simply adjust the node name inside the Code node as needed.

The idea is based on this older workflow template.

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 - On clicking 'execute'

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

Block 2 - Customer Datastore

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.n8nTrainingCustomerDatastore - n8nTrainingCustomerDatastore
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Wait

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

Block 4 - Done looping?

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

Block 5 - Merge loop items

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

Block 6 - NoOp

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

Block 7 - Loop Over Items

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

3. Summary Table

Workflow Merge multiple runs into one
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 7
Categories Engineering
Author Tom
Published 19 Oct 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1814/1814.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 Merge multiple runs into one do?

This is a workflow that might come handy after using loops. They usually leave you with items spread across different "runs". The Code node in this example workflow merges them into a single run, s...

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 Engineering use case.