Migrate Drupal backend logic to n8n workflows
Many Drupal sites accumulate custom modules over time — webhook handlers, AI dispatchers, scheduled jobs, integration glue. Each becomes a maintenance burden in PHP and a debugging black hole. There's a better split.
The pattern
Drupal stays as your CMS and theme layer — what it's actually best at. n8n becomes your integration backbone: visual workflow editor, 400+ built-in integrations (Gmail, Stripe, Slack, every database, every cloud), persistent execution history per run, broad trigger ecosystem (cron, IMAP, Stripe events, file-watch, RSS).
Custom backend logic that's currently buried in PHP gets rewritten as visual n8n workflows. The result: faster to debug, easier to modify, and accessible to non-developers on your team.
What's delivered
- Module-by-module migration plan — typically 6–12 months for a real production stack, sequenced lowest-risk first
- n8n workflow templates per module type — REST mailer, AI triage, lead-capture chat, outage monitor, voice agent, content distribution, billing, and more
- Side-by-side cutover process — Drupal endpoint stays alive while n8n receives mirrored traffic for parity validation; cut over only when n8n passes
- Per-workflow documentation so your team can iterate without depending on the original developer
Reference
This pattern was applied to migrate 21 custom modules across two production Drupal 11 sites. Each module category has a proven workflow template. Get in touch to discuss your specific migration needs.