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Scheduled Scale-Down for Non-Prod Environments

Auto-scale down or stop non-prod resources (staging, dev EC2, RDS, K8s) during off-hours; resume before business hours.

Overview

**What it does**: Scheduled (5pm weekday + midnight Friday) → query resources tagged with environment=staging or environment=dev → scale down: EC2 → stopped, RDS → pause, K8s → scale replicas to 0 → email team with confirmation. Scheduled (6am weekday + 8am Monday) → scale back up: EC2 → running, RDS → resume, K8s → restore replicas. **Setup (4 steps)**: 1. Configure cloud provider: AWS (EC2, RDS APIs), GCP (Compute Engine), Azure (VMs) 2. Define target resources: tag-based filtering (env=staging|dev) 3. Set schedules: scale-down (5pm weekday), scale-up (6am weekday) 4. Configure notification: Slack channel for start/stop confirmations **Apps/nodes**: Schedule, HTTP request (cloud API), code node (resource filtering), HTTP request (scale actions), Slack. **Credentials required**: Cloud API key, Slack workspace. **Difficulty**: Easy | **Setup time**: 8 minutes. **Business outcome**: Non-prod spend ↓ 30-50% with automation, resource costs ↓ predictable, team efficiency ↑.

What's included

Importable n8n workflow (JSON)
Real, wired nodes — trigger, logic, and actions
Setup notes: which credentials to connect
Free updates when the workflow changes
Commercial-use license — keep and customize
Email support if you get stuck

Inside this workflow

TriggerQuery CloudAnalyzeLLM AnalysisAlert Slack

Quickstart

  1. 01

    Download the JSON

    With an active Library Pass, download the workflow file right from this page or your dashboard.

  2. 02

    Import into n8n

    Choose Import from File and select the downloaded JSON. The full agent graph appears, ready to configure.

  3. 03

    Plug in credentials

    Each integration node prompts for credentials on first run. The setup guide lists every credential the agent expects.

  4. 04

    Activate and test

    Run once with sample input, confirm the expected output, then flip the activate toggle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import this workflow into n8n?
Download the JSON file from your Library Pass, go to your n8n workspace, click the import button, select "Import from File", and upload the JSON. The entire workflow graph will load instantly, ready for configuration.
What credentials do I need to provide?
Each workflow lists required credentials in its description (e.g., Slack API key, GitHub token, PagerDuty account). You connect your own credentials—the workflow file contains only placeholder names, no actual API keys or secrets.
Are the credentials included in the JSON file?
No. For security, credential IDs are sanitized before distribution. You connect your own accounts when you first run the workflow. n8n will prompt you to authenticate each service.
Can I edit or customize the workflow after importing?
Yes, absolutely. Once imported, the workflow is yours to modify. You can change node logic, add/remove steps, adjust schedules, or integrate with different services. All changes are saved in your n8n workspace.
What n8n version is required?
These workflows use standard n8n-nodes-base node types (released 2022+). They work on n8n Cloud, self-hosted versions 0.180+, and Docker deployments. Community nodes (if required) are noted in the workflow description.
What if something breaks after I import it?
Check the workflow description for setup steps and credential names. Most issues are credential-related. If you get stuck, email support@autoflowworks.com with a screenshot of the error, and we'll help you troubleshoot.
Can I use this workflow for my customers or business?
Yes. The commercial-use license lets you keep, customize, and deploy the workflow for your business or clients. You can redistribute customized versions (except the original unmodified JSON without a valid Library Pass).
Will the workflow receive updates?
Yes. When we improve a workflow (fix bugs, add features, optimize node types), you'll get the updated JSON for free. Check your Library Pass dashboard for new versions.
Do I need n8n Pro or a paid plan?
Not necessarily. These workflows run on n8n Free if you have enough execution time and storage. For production use (frequent triggers, high data volumes, many webhooks), you may want n8n Cloud Pro or higher. Check n8n's pricing for details.
Can I ask for a custom workflow?
Yes! We offer custom workflow design for specific DevOps/SRE use cases. Visit /custom-solutions or email support@autoflowworks.com with your requirements for a quote.

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