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Bulk Delete Archived Workflows

This workflow retrieves all archived n8n workflows, filters for those marked as archived, and then systematically deletes them, up to a maximum of 250 workflows.

Built · ~3 hours saved per week

Anyone aiming to clean up old workflows in n8n. This workflow helps you clean up your n8n instance by finding and deleting archived workflows. It saves time by automating the deletion of old workflows. 1. Set up an n8n API credential. 2. Connect the "When clicking ‘Execute workflow’" node to the "Get many workflows" node. 3. Connect the "Get many workflows" node to the "Filter" node. 4. Connect the "Filter" node to the "Max 250" node. 5. Connect the "Max 250" node to the "Delete a workflow" node. An n8n instance with n8n API credentials. You can change the maximum number of workflows to delete. You can also change the filter conditions to delete workflows based on other criteria. Key Technologies: n8n Automation Value: - Reduces manual effort for deleting archived workflows. - Maintains a tidy n8n instance. - Enhances system performance by removing unnecessary data. Best Practices: - Regularly run this workflow to keep your n8n instance clean. - Adjust the "Max 250" limit based on your n8n instance performance. - Review the filtered workflows before running the "Delete a workflow" node to prevent accidental permanent deletion.

Tags: PMS Automations, n8n, Manual Trigger

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