Block 1 - On form submission
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 2.4
Selectively import workflows between instances using the n8n API and forms
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1. Workflow Overview
How it works Retrieves workflows directly from an n8n instance using the n8n API Dynamically generates a form to select which workflows to import Supports both fixed instance configuration and dyna...
Best for
- File Management automation workflows
- advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates
Tools used
n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.aggregate, n8n-nodes-base.form, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.switch
Source and attribution
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Stephen Anindo.
Original n8n.io source1.1 Workflow description
- Title
- Selectively import workflows between instances using the n8n API and forms
- Workflow name
- Selectively import workflows between instances using the n8n API and forms
How it works
- Retrieves workflows directly from an n8n instance using the n8n API
- Dynamically generates a form to select which workflows to import
- Supports both fixed instance configuration and dynamic source/target selection
- Formats workflows safely and creates them in the target instance
You stay in control at every step: nothing is imported unless you explicitly select it.
Set up steps
Estimated setup time: 2–5 minutes
Simple mode: Add API credentials for the source and target n8n instances and run the workflow.
Dynamic mode (optional): Connect a database (e.g. Notion or Supabase) containing your n8n instance URLs and API keys, then select the source and target instances via the form.
No manual exports, no bulk imports, and no additional configuration required.
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 2 - Strip Incompatible API Fields
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 3 - Filter Our Archived Items
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
- Config choices
- Version 2.3
Block 4 - Aggregate Workflows
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.aggregate - aggregate
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 5 - Select Workflows
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.form - form
- Config choices
- Version 2.4
Block 6 - Select Matching Workflows
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 3.2
Block 7 - Split Out Workflows
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 8 - Create JSON Workflow Options
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 9 - Split Out
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 10 - Route Mode
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 11 - Strip Incompatible API Fields1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 12 - Filter Our Archived Items1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
- Config choices
- Version 2.3
Block 13 - Select Workflows1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.form - form
- Config choices
- Version 2.4
Block 14 - Select Matching Workflows1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 3.2
Block 15 - Split Out Workflows1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 16 - Create JSON Workflow Options1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 17 - Get Instance Information
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.notion - notion
- Config choices
- Version 2.2
Block 18 - Create JSON Workflow Options2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 19 - Set Source Name and URL
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 20 - Select Workflows2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.form - form
- Config choices
- Version 2.4
Block 21 - Set Source
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 22 - Set Target
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 23 - Merge Source and Target
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 3.2
Block 24 - Source and Target
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.aggregate - aggregate
- Config choices
- Version 1
Showing the first 24 of 50 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.
3. Summary Table
| Workflow | Selectively import workflows between instances using the n8n API and forms |
|---|---|
| Complexity | advanced |
| Nodes | 50 |
| Categories | File Management |
| Author | Stephen Anindo |
| Published | 16 Feb 2026 |
4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch
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1. Download the workflow JSON
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13425/13425.json as the source template for this automation.
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2. Import the template into n8n
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
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3. Configure credentials and variables
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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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.
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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 Selectively import workflows between instances using the n8n API and forms do?
How it works Retrieves workflows directly from an n8n instance using the n8n API Dynamically generates a form to select which workflows to import Supports both fixed instance configuration and dyna...
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 File Management use case.