Keep Your n8n Workflows Documented and Organized

This n8n utility template scans through all your active workflows and checks whether they contain sticky notes (documentation). It categorizes workflows into "Has Notes" and "Needs Notes" groups, making it easy to identify which automations require better documentation for team collaboration and future maintenance.

Key Benefits

• Automated Documentation Audit - Scan all active workflows in one click
• Clear Categorization - Instantly see which workflows are documented vs. need attention
• Workflow Best Practices - Maintain documentation standards across your n8n instance
• Team Collaboration - Ensure all workflows are understandable for your entire team
• Maintenance Ready - Keep your automation library organized and maintainable

Use Cases

• Audit documentation before team onboarding
• Enforce documentation standards across your organization
• Identify legacy workflows that need documentation updates
• Maintain quality standards for production workflows
• Prepare workflows for handoff or knowledge transfer
• Regular documentation health checks
• Ensure compliance with internal automation policies

How It Works

1. Connect your n8n API credentials
2. Execute the workflow
3. The audit scans all active workflows for sticky note nodes
4. View results categorized as "Has Notes" or "Needs Notes"
5. Use the output to prioritize documentation work

What You'll Get

• Complete list of workflows with documentation
• List of workflows needing documentation
• Clear status for each active workflow
• Organized audit results for easy review

Why Documentation Matters

Well-documented workflows are easier to maintain, troubleshoot, and hand off to team members. This audit helps you maintain high-quality automation practices across your entire n8n instance.

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