Convert SQL table into Excel spreadsheet
Ready for 3.0Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 4 nodes and runs manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. Along the way it connects MySQL.
How it runs
Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.
- TableName (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
- LoadMySQLData (MySQL): run a query
- SaveSpreadsheet (Spreadsheet File): reads or writes a spreadsheet file (legacy node)
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.
- Still check Spreadsheet File (SaveSpreadsheet): Convert to File / Extract from File.
Nodes used (4)
- Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - MySQL
n8n-nodes-base.mySql - Spreadsheet File
n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetFile
From the author
This workflow demonstrates how easy it is to export SQL query to Excel automatically! Before running the workflow please make sure you have access to a remote SQL server (MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL etc.) with a sample table:…