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Export and Import Workflows

Workflows are saved as JSON files (a standard text format).

You can:

Export a workflow to save a backup or share it
Import a workflow to use a template you downloaded (or got from a teammate)

Exporting workflows

You have a few ways to export:

Copy-and-Paste

In the editor canvas, select one or more nodes (Ctrl + C or Cmd + C).
Paste them into another canvas or file (Ctrl + V or Cmd + V).
This method is fast for sharing parts of a workflow.

In the workflow editor, click the menu (three dots ⋮) in the top-right.
You’ll see options such as:
- Download – saves the current workflow as a JSON file.
- Export from URL – pull workflow JSON from a URL.
- Import from File – upload a JSON file to load a workflow.

Importing workflows

To import a workflow:

Use Import from File to upload a JSON file from your computer.
Or Import from URL to load a JSON file hosted on the web.
After importing, review the node settings (especially credentials) before you run it.

Why this matters

Back up your workflows periodically by exporting them.
Share workflow templates with teammates or the community.
Migrate workflows between environments (development → production) by importing.
When importing into a new system, check that any credentials or connections are valid and secure.

Best Practices

Before sharing workflows, remove or anonymize sensitive info (credentials, URLs).
Keep backups somewhere safe (for example: a private folder, a team drive, or version control).
After import, test the workflow manually (see Full and Partial Executions Inside the Designer) to ensure it runs correctly.
Maintain clarity: rename nodes, clean unused nodes, add Sticky Notes to explain logic (see Sticky Notes).