Selectively import workflows between instances using the n8n API and forms

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Built by Stephen Anindo Stephen Anindo
Created on June 08, 2026

Description

How it works

Retrieves workflows directly from an n8n instance using the n8n API
Dynamically generates a form to select which workflows to import
Supports both fixed instance configuration and dynamic source/target selection
Formats workflows safely and creates them in the target instance

You stay in control at every step: nothing is imported unless you explicitly select it.

Set up steps

Estimated setup time: 2–5 minutes

Simple mode:**
Add API credentials for the source and target n8n instances and run the workflow.

Dynamic mode (optional):**
Connect a database (e.g. Notion or Supabase) containing your n8n instance URLs and API keys, then select the source and target instances via the form.

No manual exports, no bulk imports, and no additional configuration required.

Nodes Used (3)

Code
n8n-nodes-base.code
HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest
Notion
n8n-nodes-base.notion