Data & Databases

Prevent concurrent workflow execution using Redis locks

43 nodes 138 89 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

Automation that blocks multiple simultaneous workflow runs using Redis as a distributed lock mechanism. Checks execution status before starting and halts duplicate attempts, ensuring safe sequential processing for critical operations and data synchronization tasks.

How it works

  1. 1.Check Redis lock status before workflow initiation
  2. 2.Halt new execution attempts if workflow is already running
  3. 3.Set execution flag in Redis upon workflow start
  4. 4.Wait for primary operations to complete
  5. 5.Clear execution flag from Redis upon completion

Use cases

  • Monitor X/Twitter feeds without processing duplicate data
  • Database synchronization operations that cannot run concurrently
  • Scheduled jobs with overlapping execution windows

Requirements

  • Active Redis server connection
  • Twitter/X app credentials configured
  • Understanding of distributed locking patterns

Service Value

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

Apps Used

Twitter/X Redis

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 43
Apps 2
Views 138
Downloads 89

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 (43)

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When Executed by Another Workflow

Execute Workflow Trigger

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Switch

Switch

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When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Manual Trigger

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Is Workflow Active

Execute Workflow

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Set Workflow Active

Execute Workflow

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Set Workflow Finished

Execute Workflow

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Sticky Note

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Get Key

Redis

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Set Key

Redis

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UnSet Key

Redis

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Set Timeout

Set

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set continue

Set

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Execute Workflow

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Stop and Error

Stop And Error

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No Operation, do nothing

No Op

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Set Workflow Active1

Execute Workflow

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Set Workflow Finished1

Execute Workflow

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Wait

Wait

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If

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Execute Workflow

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Stop And Error

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Set Workflow Finished2

Execute Workflow

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Wait

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Wait

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Set Workflow "started"

Execute Workflow

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Set Workflow "finishing"

Execute Workflow

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Set Workflow "loading"

Execute Workflow

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Execute Workflow

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Switch

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