n8n-loops
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Use for batching, pagination, "for each", Loop Over Items, Split Out, Aggregate, rate limits, or processing arrays in n8n. Default per-item execution often removes the need for an explicit loop node.
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Use Split Out to explode arrays into items.
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Use Loop Over Items when you need controlled batch size, wait-between, or partial commit.
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n8n Loops & Pagination
Author: Taghi Molavi
Defaults
- Most nodes already iterate items — do not add Loop Over Items just to "process each row".
- Use Split Out to explode arrays into items; Aggregate to recombine.
- Use Loop Over Items when you need controlled batch size, wait-between, or partial commit.
- HTTP pagination: prefer node built-in pagination options; else loop with cursor/page + clear exit condition.
- Fan-out on canvas is not parallel CPU — see lifecycle execution model. True concurrency → sub-workflows with async dispatch patterns.
Pagination checklist
- Exit when
next_cursorempty / page empty /has_more=false - Cap max pages as safety
- Respect
Retry-After/ rate limits - Persist checkpoint for huge backfills (Data Table)
References
references/PAGINATION.mdreferences/BATCHING.md
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