Developer & DevOps
Retry on failure unless there is a known error in the template
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Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
Advanced automation template that retries failed operations while avoiding retries for predefined known errors. Combines monitoring mechanisms with conditional control to ensure workflow stability and prevent unnecessary repetition of permanent failures.
How it works
- 1.Trigger the workflow manually or via an automated event
- 2.Evaluate execution conditions and identify error type using conditional nodes
- 3.Retry the operation with configurable delays between attempts
- 4.Halt workflow when a known error is detected or retry limit is exceeded
Use cases
- Monitor and retry external API calls that fail due to temporary network issues
- Execute batch operations with automatic recovery from transient failures while skipping permanent errors
Requirements
- Clear definition of known errors that should not trigger retry logic
- Configurable retry count and wait duration tailored to application requirements
Service Value
Ideal as a smart automation service combining integrations and AI to produce ready-to-use results.
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Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
19
Apps
7
Views
204
Downloads
120
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
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