Developer & DevOps
Split large datasets into batches and process efficiently
5 nodes
300
133
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
An automated workflow that receives data manually, divides it into manageable batches, and applies conditional logic and custom functions to each batch for efficient processing without API limits.
How it works
- 1.Activate the manual trigger to initiate the workflow
- 2.Divide input data into evenly-sized batches
- 3.Apply conditional logic to filter or route each batch
- 4.Execute custom functions to transform or validate data
- 5.Store results in workflow variables for downstream use
Use cases
- Process large contact lists while respecting API rate limits
- Filter millions of database records based on specific criteria
- Update customer records in batches to improve system performance
Requirements
- Well-formatted input data (list or JSON array)
- Basic understanding of conditional logic and JavaScript functions
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Split In Batches
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
5
Apps
1
Views
300
Downloads
133
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (5)
On clicking 'execute'
Manual Trigger
Function
Function
SplitInBatches
Split In Batches
IF
If
Set
Set