Control n8n via Telegram: run, backup, manage

# Manage n8n via Telegram: run, activate, backup, and get error alerts

This automation enables remote control of your n8n instance directly from Telegram—no web interface access required. It processes commands, executes workflow actions, and sends real-time failure alerts.

## Who it´s for
- n8n administrators needing remote workflow management
- Developers automating DevOps tasks for n8n
- Self-hosted n8n instance owners who want error notifications
- System engineers using Telegram as a command center for automations

## What the automation does
- Receives and parses Telegram commands (e.g., /workflows, /execute, /backup)
- Executes, activates, or deactivates workflows via n8n API
- Sends a list of active/inactive workflows with statuses
- Creates full backups of workflows and credentials as .tar.gz files
- Cleans up archived workflows on /cleanup command
- Automatically notifies about execution errors with node-level details

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Command parsing and trigger logic
- Integrations with Telegram and n8n API
- Basic text guide for setup and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- Access to a self-hosted or cloud n8n instance with API enabled
- A Telegram bot created via BotFather
- Telegram bot token and your n8n instance URL
- n8n API credentials (API key or user account)

## Benefits and outcomes
- Full n8n control without logging into the UI
- Instant failure alerts enable faster response
- Streamline routine tasks: backups, cleanup, restarts
- Improved reliability through automated error monitoring
- Save time with centralized management via Telegram

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat