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n8n Trigger node#

The n8n Trigger node triggers when the current workflow updates or activates, or when the n8n instance starts or restarts. You can use the n8n Trigger node to notify when these events occur.

Node parameters#

The node includes a single parameter to identify the Events that should trigger it. Choose from these events:

  • Active Workflow Updated: Triggers when the workflow containing this node is updated (not other workflows in the instance).
  • Instance started: Triggers when the n8n instance starts or restarts.
  • Workflow Activated: Triggers when the workflow containing this node is activated.

You can select one or more of these events.

Templates and examples#

RAG Starter Template using Simple Vector Stores, Form trigger and OpenAI

by n8n Team

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Unify multiple triggers into a single workflow

by Guillaume Duvernay

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Backup and Delete Workflows to Google Drive with n8n API and Form Trigger

by Arlin Perez

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