Developer & DevOps

Execute Server Commands via Telegram Messages

27 nodes 291 167 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

Automation enabling direct SSH command execution on servers from Telegram with manual triggering, scheduled execution, and conditional logic for remote system administration tasks.

How it works

  1. 1.Receive commands from Telegram, manual trigger, or scheduled interval
  2. 2.Process commands through conditional logic and custom workflows
  3. 3.Execute SSH commands on target server with authentication
  4. 4.Send command output and execution status back via Telegram
  5. 5.Log results and system state for audit and monitoring

Use cases

  • Manage production servers directly from Telegram without a web dashboard
  • Schedule and automate system maintenance, backups, and updates remotely
  • Monitor server health and execute corrective actions on failures
  • Streamline DevOps workflows by centralizing commands in a chat interface

Requirements

  • Active Telegram account with valid Bot API token and webhook URL
  • SSH credentials including server address, username, and authentication method
  • Sufficient SSH permissions to execute required commands on target systems

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Ssh Telegram

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 27
Apps 2
Views 291
Downloads 167

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (27)

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