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Split in batches node noItemsLeft example

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1. Workflow Overview

This workflow demonstrates how to use to check if there are items left to be processed by the SplitInBatches node. Function node: This node generates mock data fo...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.function, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.set

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Split in batches node noItemsLeft example
Workflow name
Split in batches node noItemsLeft example

This workflow demonstrates how to use noItemsLeft to check if there are items left to be processed by the SplitInBatches node.

Function node: This node generates mock data for the workflow. Replace it with the node whose data you want to split into batches.

SplitInBatches node: This node splits the data with the batch size equal to 1. Based on your use-case, set the value of the Batch Size.

IF node: This node check if all the data by the SplitInBatches are not processed or not. It uses the expression {{$node["SplitInBatches"].context["noItemsLeft"]}} which returns a boolean value. If there is data yet to be processed, the expression will return false, otherwise true.

Set node: This node prints a message No Items Left. Based on your use-case, connect the false output of the IF node to the input of the node you want to execute, after the data is processed by the SplitInBatches node.

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 - Function

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

Block 3 - SplitInBatches

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

Block 4 - IF

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

Block 5 - Set

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Split in batches node noItemsLeft example
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 5
Categories Engineering
Author Harshil Agrawal
Published 19 Mar 2021

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/995/995.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 Split in batches node noItemsLeft example do?

This workflow demonstrates how to use to check if there are items left to be processed by the SplitInBatches node. Function node: This node generates mock data fo...

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.