Developer & DevOps
Schedule HTTP requests and publish MQTT messages
4 nodes
182
107
Scheduled trigger
Workflow Description
Automated workflow that executes HTTP requests on a defined cron schedule and publishes data via MQTT protocol for IoT devices and distributed systems.
How it works
- 1.Configure cron expression for precise scheduling intervals
- 2.Execute HTTP requests to target endpoints at scheduled times
- 3.Transform and map data into the required format
- 4.Publish messages to MQTT broker and connected devices
Use cases
- Monitor server health and application status at regular intervals
- Push periodic data updates to IoT devices and sensors
- Trigger scheduled API calls for backups and data synchronization
Requirements
- Understanding of cron syntax and scheduling expressions
- Access to MQTT broker with valid connection credentials
- Knowledge of target API endpoints and their request requirements
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Schedule
Mqtt
Details
Trigger
Scheduled trigger
Nodes
4
Apps
2
Views
182
Downloads
107
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 (4)
Cron
Cron
HTTP Request
HTTP Request
Set
Set
MQTT
Mqtt