Send automated daily reminders on Telegram
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron, Function Item (legacy). 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 3 nodes and runs on a schedule (legacy Cron node). Along the way it connects Telegram.
How it runs
Trigger: On a schedule (legacy Cron node).
- format reminder (Function Item): runs custom JavaScript per item (legacy Function Item node)
- Send journal reminder (Telegram): uses Telegram
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
2 things in this workflow are removed in n8n 3.0. Fix them before you upgrade:
- Cron in Morning reminder: replace with Schedule Trigger.
- Function Item (legacy) in format reminder: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for Each Item'.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Cron Morning reminder | Schedule Trigger |
| Function Item (legacy) format reminder | Code node, mode 'Run Once for Each Item' |
Nodes used (3)
- Cron
n8n-nodes-base.cron - Function Item
n8n-nodes-base.functionItem - Telegram
n8n-nodes-base.telegram
From the author
A goal for 2022 is to write 1 thing I do each day. This workflow will automatically remind you on telegram to write something you did yesterday, optionally you can enable the second workflow which will allow you to reply to the message and have it recorded in…