Backup Workflows to Git Repository on Gitea

Description

Overview
This workflow automates the backup of all workflows from your system to a Git repository hosted on Gitea. It runs on a scheduled trigger, fetching, encoding, and committing workflow data, ensuring seamless version control and disaster recovery.

📌 Quick Setup: Just update three global variables and configure authentication—no manual exports needed!

How It Works (Quick Glance)
1️⃣ Scheduled Execution → Runs automatically at defined intervals.
2️⃣ Fetch Workflows → Uses the API to retrieve all workflows.
3️⃣ Process Workflows → Converts workflow data into a Git-friendly format.
4️⃣ Commit & Push to Git → Saves workflows in a Gitea repository.

Setup Steps (⚡ Takes ~5 min)

1️⃣ Set Global Variables
Go to the Globals section in the workflow and update:
repo.url* → https://your-gitea-instance.com *(Replace with your actual Gitea URL)
repo.name* → workflows *(Repository name where backups will be stored)
repo.owner* → octoleo *(Gitea account that owns the repository)

📌 These three variables define where the workflows are stored.

2️⃣ Configure Gitea Authentication
Go to your Gitea account* → Generate a *Personal Access Token**
In the credential manager, create a new Gitea Token with:
Name:** Authorization
Value:** Bearer YOUR_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN

📌 Ensure there is a space after Bearer before the token!

3️⃣ Link Credentials to Git Nodes
Attach the Gitea credentials to these three Git nodes:
GetGitea** → Retrieves existing repository data
PutGitea** → Updates workflows
PostGitea** → Adds new workflows

4️⃣ Link Credentials for API Requests
Add API authentication** in the node that fetches all workflows.

5️⃣ Test & Activate
Run the workflow manually** to confirm backups work.
Enable the schedule trigger for automation.

📌 The workflow automatically checks for changes before committing updates.

Why Use This Workflow?
✅ Automated Backups → No manual exports needed.
✅ Version Control → Easily track workflow changes.
✅ Simple Setup → Just configure globals & credentials.
✅ Secure → Uses token-based authentication.

Next Steps
💬 Have questions? Reach out on the forum! 🚀