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Manage n8n instance administration via REST APIs and container CLI.

6|1|Updated Apr 7, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#backup#docker#n8n#administration#folders#data-tables
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npx skills add https://github.com/kmshihab7878/claude-code-setup --skill administration-kmshihab7878
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Skill: administration
Source: https://github.com/kmshihab7878/claude-code-setup/tree/main/skills/n8n/administration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kmshihab7878/claude-code-setup --skill administration-kmshihab7878

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes operational, backup, upgrade, and troubleshooting tasks that the MCP and public APIs do not fully cover for n8n instances, reducing risk of data loss, misconfiguration, and downtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data table management: Create, list, filter, update, upsert, delete rows and manage CSV imports with support for dry-run previews and column constraints.
  • Folder & workflow organization: Enterprise-only internal APIs to create, move, transfer, and delete folders while handling transfers, archive modes, and circular-move protections.
  • Community packages: Install, list, update, and remove community node packages persisted to the instance volume.
  • CLI-based backup & restore: Export/import workflows, credentials (optionally decrypted), and full entity exports; perform destructive full restores and DB migration reverts.
  • Docker & deployment guidance: Recipes and environment variable requirements for SQLite and PostgreSQL deployments, recommended compose examples, and upgrade/rollback steps.
  • Troubleshooting & gotchas: Health checks, common failure modes, required encryption key handling, webhook URL rules, and permissions/licensing notes.
  • Use Case: Perform a full backup before upgrading an n8n service, export decrypted credentials for migration, and validate folder/state transfer on enterprise instances.

Quick Start

Export all workflows and decrypted credentials from the running n8n container using the n8n CLI and copy the backup files to the host for safekeeping.

Frequently Asked Questions about administration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I export decrypted credentials and workflows from my n8n container?▼

To export decrypted credentials and workflows from an n8n container, use the n8n CLI to perform a full entity export, then copy the backup files to your host machine for safekeeping.

What's the best way to manage data tables and CSV imports in n8n?▼

Managing n8n data tables involves using internal APIs to create, list, filter, update, upsert, and delete rows, with support for dry-run previews and column constraints when handling CSV imports.

Does n8n folder and workflow organization require an enterprise license?▼

Yes, n8n folder and workflow organization requires an enterprise license because it utilizes enterprise-only internal APIs to create, move, transfer, and delete folders while handling archive modes and circular-move protections.

Can I install and remove community node packages on a self-hosted n8n instance?▼

Yes, you can install, list, update, and remove community node packages on self-hosted n8n instances, with the packages persisted directly to the instance volume for persistent access.

How do I perform a rolling version upgrade for a Dockerized n8n deployment?▼

Perform a rolling version upgrade for Dockerized n8n by following specific upgrade and rollback steps, utilizing Docker recipes and environment variable requirements to ensure a safe transition without downtime.

Why does my n8n backup or restore fail with an encryption key error?▼

n8n backup or restore failures often occur due to incorrect encryption key handling or missing environment variables, requiring proper DB configuration and authenticated access to resolve common failure modes.

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