# Migrate Workflow to n8n - Workflow Instructions

```xml
<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml</critical>
<critical>This workflow migrates automation workflows from other platforms to n8n.</critical>

<workflow>

  <step n="0" goal="Contextual Analysis (Smart Elicitation)">
    <critical>Before asking any questions, analyze what the user has already told you</critical>

    <action>Review the user's initial request and conversation history</action>
    <action>Extract any mentioned: source platform, workflow details, integrations, file paths</action>

    <check if="ALL requirements are clear from context">
      <action>Summarize your understanding</action>
      <action>Skip directly to Step 2 (Research n8n Documentation for Migration)</action>
    </check>

    <check if="SOME requirements are clear">
      <action>Note what you already know</action>
      <action>Only ask about missing information in Step 1</action>
    </check>

    <check if="requirements are unclear or minimal">
      <action>Proceed with full elicitation in Step 1</action>
    </check>
  </step>

  <step n="1" goal="Gather Migration Requirements" elicit="true">
    <critical>Understand the BUSINESS PURPOSE of the workflow being migrated, not just technical details</critical>

    <action>Ask Question 1: "What does this workflow do? What problem does it solve?"</action>
    <action>Encourage business context: "Describe the business process, not just the technical steps"</action>
    <action>WAIT for user input</action>
    <action>Store in {{business_purpose}}</action>

    <action>Ask Question 2: "Which platform are you migrating from?"</action>
    <action>Present numbered options:
      1. Zapier - Migrate Zapier Zaps to n8n
      2. Make (Integromat) - Migrate Make scenarios to n8n
      3. HubSpot Workflows - Migrate HubSpot workflows to n8n
      4. Microsoft Power Automate - Migrate Power Automate flows to n8n
      5. IFTTT - Migrate IFTTT applets to n8n
      6. Other - Specify another automation platform
    </action>
    <action>WAIT for user selection (1-6)</action>
    <action>Store selection in {{source_platform}}</action>

    <check if="selection is 6 (Other)">
      <action>Ask: "Please specify the platform you're migrating from"</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
      <action>Store in {{source_platform}}</action>
    </check>

    <action>Ask Question 3: "Why are you migrating to n8n?"</action>
    <action>Examples: "Cost savings", "More flexibility", "Self-hosting", "Better integrations"</action>
    <action>WAIT for user input</action>
    <action>Store in {{migration_reason}}</action>

    <action>Ask Question 4: "How will you provide the workflow details?"</action>
    <action>Present numbered options:
      1. Describe the process - Explain what happens step by step
      2. Provide export file - Upload/paste workflow export file
      3. Provide screenshots - Share workflow screenshots
      4. Combination - Multiple sources
    </action>
    <action>WAIT for user selection (1-4)</action>

    <check if="selection is 1 or 4">
      <action>Ask: "Describe the workflow step by step:"</action>
      <action>- What triggers it?</action>
      <action>- What data does it process?</action>
      <action>- What actions does it take?</action>
      <action>- What's the final outcome?</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
      <action>Store in {{workflow_description}}</action>
    </check>

    <check if="selection is 2 or 4">
      <action>Ask: "Please provide the workflow export file path or paste the content"</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
      <action>Store in {{workflow_file}} or {{workflow_content}}</action>
    </check>

    <check if="selection is 3 or 4">
      <action>Ask: "Please share the workflow screenshots and describe what each part does"</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
      <action>Store in {{workflow_screenshots}}</action>
    </check>

    <action>Ask Question 5: "What services/integrations does this workflow connect to?"</action>
    <action>Ask: "List all services (e.g., Slack, Google Sheets, HubSpot, custom APIs, etc.)"</action>
    <action>WAIT for user input</action>
    <action>Store in {{integrations_used}}</action>

    <action>Ask Question 6: "Are there any pain points or issues with the current workflow?"</action>
    <action>Examples: "Slow execution", "Unreliable", "Missing features", "Hard to maintain"</action>
    <action>Present numbered options:
      1. No - Works fine, just migrating platform
      2. Yes - Describe the issues
    </action>
    <action>WAIT for user selection (1-2)</action>
    <check if="selection is 2">
      <action>Ask: "What issues should we fix during migration?"</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
      <action>Store in {{issues_to_fix}}</action>
    </check>

    <action>Ask Question 6: "What should the migrated workflow be named?"</action>
    <action>WAIT for user input</action>
    <action>Store in {{workflow_name}}</action>

    <action>Ask Question 7: "Where should the n8n workflow file be saved?"</action>
    <action>Present numbered options:
      1. Default location - workflows/[workflow-name].json
      2. Custom path - Specify your own file path
      3. Project root - Save in main project directory
    </action>
    <action>WAIT for user selection (1-3)</action>
    <check if="selection is 2">
      <action>Ask for specific path</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
    </check>
    <action>Store final path in {{save_location}}</action>
  </step>

  <step n="2" goal="Research n8n Documentation for Migration">
    <critical>Search for n8n documentation relevant to migration requirements</critical>

    <action>Inform user: "Researching n8n documentation for migration from {{source_platform}}..."</action>

    <action>Perform web search for:</action>
    <action>1. n8n equivalents for {{source_platform}} features</action>
    <action>2. Integration nodes: {{integrations_used}}</action>
    <action>3. Migration best practices</action>
    <action>4. Platform-specific considerations</action>

    <action>Search queries to use:</action>
    <action>- "n8n migrate from [source_platform]"</action>
    <action>- "n8n [integration] node documentation"</action>
    <action>- "n8n vs [source_platform] comparison"</action>
    <action>- "n8n workflow migration guide"</action>

    <action>Focus on official n8n documentation at docs.n8n.io</action>
    <action>Store relevant migration patterns and node configurations</action>
  </step>

  <step n="3" goal="Verify Migration Approach">
    <action>Summarize migration strategy based on documentation:</action>
    <action>- n8n equivalents for {{source_platform}} features</action>
    <action>- Required node types and configurations</action>
    <action>- Data transformation needs</action>
    <action>- Any migration challenges or limitations</action>

    <action>Inform user: "Based on n8n documentation, I've identified the migration path from {{source_platform}}."</action>
  </step>

  <step n="4" goal="Load Platform Mappings">
    <action>Load {{platform_mappings}} file</action>
    <action>Extract mappings for {{source_platform}}</action>
    <action>Identify equivalent n8n nodes for source platform components</action>
  </step>

  <step n="5" goal="Analyze Source Workflow">
    <check if="{{workflow_file}} or {{workflow_content}} provided">
      <action>Parse source workflow file/content</action>
      <action>Extract workflow structure</action>
    </check>

    <action>Analyze workflow based on description and details:</action>
    <action>1. Identify trigger type and configuration</action>
    <action>2. List all actions/steps in order</action>
    <action>3. Identify conditional logic (if/then branches)</action>
    <action>4. Identify loops or iterations</action>
    <action>5. Identify data transformations</action>
    <action>6. Identify error handling</action>
    <action>7. Map integrations to n8n nodes</action>

    <action>Present analysis to user:</action>
    <action>- Source trigger: [platform-specific trigger]</action>
    <action>- n8n trigger: [mapped n8n node]</action>
    <action>- Source actions: [list with platform names]</action>
    <action>- n8n actions: [list with n8n node types]</action>
    <action>- Logic: [conditional branches, loops]</action>
    <action>- Transformations: [data mapping needs]</action>
  </step>

  <step n="6" goal="Plan n8n Workflow Structure">
    <action>Load {{helpers}} for node creation guidelines</action>
    <action>Load {{templates}} for reference</action>

    <action>Design n8n workflow structure:</action>
    <action>1. Map source trigger to n8n trigger node</action>
    <action>2. Map each source action to n8n node(s)</action>
    <action>3. Convert conditional logic to IF/Switch nodes</action>
    <action>4. Convert loops to Split In Batches nodes</action>
    <action>5. Add Set/Code nodes for data transformations</action>
    <action>6. Plan node connections</action>
    <action>7. Add error handling where needed</action>

    <action>Present migration plan to user:</action>
    <action>- n8n Trigger: [node type and configuration]</action>
    <action>- n8n Nodes: [list with descriptions]</action>
    <action>- Connections: [flow diagram]</action>
    <action>- Data Mappings: [field mappings]</action>
    <action>- Credentials Needed: [list of integrations requiring auth]</action>

    <action>Ask: "Does this migration plan look correct?"</action>
    <action>Present numbered options:
      1. Yes - Proceed with migration
      2. No - Adjust the plan
      3. Add more details - Provide additional information
    </action>
    <action>WAIT for user selection (1-3)</action>

    <check if="selection is 2 or 3">
      <action>Ask: "What changes or additions are needed?"</action>
      <action>WAIT for user input</action>
      <action>Adjust plan based on feedback</action>
      <action>Repeat this step</action>
    </check>
  </step>

  <step n="7" goal="Build n8n Workflow">
    <critical>Follow guidelines from {{helpers}} for proper node creation</critical>

    <action>Initialize workflow structure:</action>
    <substep>
      {
        "name": "{{workflow_name}}",
        "nodes": [],
        "connections": {},
        "active": false,
        "settings": {
          "executionOrder": "v1"
        },
        "tags": [
          {
            "name": "migrated-from-{{source_platform}}"
          }
        ]
      }
    </substep>

    <action>Build nodes ONE at a time:</action>

    <substep>For Each Mapped Node:
      1. Generate unique node ID
      2. Set node name (descriptive, unique)
      3. Set node type from platform mappings
      4. Set typeVersion (usually 1)
      5. Calculate position (220px spacing)
      6. Configure parameters based on source workflow
      7. Map data fields from source to n8n format
      8. Add credentials placeholder if needed
      9. Set error handling if required
    </substep>

    <substep>For Data Transformations:
      1. Identify field mappings needed
      2. Create Set nodes for simple mappings
      3. Create Code nodes for complex transformations
      4. Use n8n expressions: ={{ $json.fieldName }}
      5. Handle data type conversions
      6. Handle date/time format differences
    </substep>

    <substep>For Conditional Logic:
      1. Create IF nodes for if/then branches
      2. Create Switch nodes for multiple conditions
      3. Map source conditions to n8n condition format
      4. Set up true/false branches (index 0/1)
    </substep>

    <substep>For Connections:
      1. Connect trigger to first action
      2. Connect actions in sequence
      3. Connect conditional branches
      4. Connect merge points
      5. Validate all connections
    </substep>

    <action>Add migration notes as workflow tags</action>
    <action>Validate all node IDs are unique</action>
    <action>Validate all connections reference existing nodes</action>
  </step>

  <step n="8" goal="Add Migration Notes">
    <action>Add comment nodes or documentation:</action>
    <action>- Source platform: {{source_platform}}</action>
    <action>- Migration date: {timestamp}</action>
    <action>- Credentials to configure: [list]</action>
    <action>- Testing notes: [important considerations]</action>
    <action>- Platform-specific differences: [notes]</action>
  </step>

  <step n="9" goal="Save Migrated Workflow">
    <action>Save workflow to {{save_location}}</action>
  </step>

  <step n="10" goal="Validate JSON Syntax">
    <critical>NEVER delete the file if validation fails - always fix syntax errors</critical>

    <action>Run: node -e "JSON.parse(require('fs').readFileSync('{{save_location}}', 'utf8')); console.log('✓ Valid JSON')"</action>

    <check if="validation fails (exit code 1)">
      <action>Read the error message carefully - it shows the syntax error and position</action>
      <action>Open the file and navigate to the error location</action>
      <action>Fix the syntax error (add missing comma, bracket, or quote as indicated)</action>
      <action>Save the file</action>
      <action>Re-run validation with the same command</action>
      <action>Repeat until validation passes</action>
    </check>

    <action>Once validation passes, confirm with user: "Workflow migrated successfully to {{save_location}}"</action>
  </step>

  <step n="11" goal="Provide Migration Guidance">
    <action>Provide post-migration instructions:</action>
    <action>1. Import the JSON file into n8n</action>
    <action>2. Configure credentials for these services: [list]</action>
    <action>3. Review and update these data mappings: [list]</action>
    <action>4. Test with sample data before activating</action>
    <action>5. Compare outputs with original platform</action>
    <action>6. Monitor initial executions closely</action>

    <action>Highlight platform-specific differences:</action>
    <action>- Authentication: [differences]</action>
    <action>- Data formats: [differences]</action>
    <action>- Scheduling: [differences]</action>
    <action>- Error handling: [differences]</action>

    <action>Ask: "Would you like help with any specific part of the migration?"</action>
    <action>Present numbered options:
      1. No - I'm ready to test
      2. Yes - Explain credential setup
      3. Yes - Explain data mappings
      4. Yes - Explain testing approach
    </action>
    <action>WAIT for user selection (1-4)</action>

    <check if="selection is 2, 3, or 4">
      <action>Provide requested explanation</action>
    </check>
  </step>

  <step n="12" goal="Validate Content">
    <invoke-task>Validate against checklist at {{validation}} using {{bmad_folder}}/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml</invoke-task>
  </step>

</workflow>
```