Versioning

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Version control is just as important for workflows as it is for code. With doFlo, you can easily track, manage, and roll back workflow changes using simple JSON exports.

Why Version Your Workflows?

✅ Keep a history of every change you make
✅ Experiment safely without breaking production workflows
✅ Roll back instantly if something doesn’t work out
✅ Collaborate with your team using Git

How Versioning Works in doFlo

Instead of creating multiple workflow copies inside the app, doFlo gives you full control through exported JSON files. These files capture the complete structure and logic of your workflow.

Step 1. Export Your Workflow

Open your workflow in doFlo
Select Export as JSON
Save the file locally and commit it to your Git repository

Tip: Use meaningful commit messages (e.g. “Added Slack notification step”) so you can easily track changes later.

Step 2. Track in Git

Push your JSON file to GitHub, GitLab, or any Git-based version control system. From here, you can:

Compare diffs between versions
Collaborate with your team via pull requests
Revert to a previous version if needed

Step 3. Import a Version Back to doFlo

Need to restore or roll back?

Download the JSON file from your repo
Go to Import Workflow in doFlo
Upload the file—your workflow will be instantly reconstructed

Import and export buttons can be found here:

Best Practices

Keep one repo per project or client for tidy organization
Tag major releases (e.g. v1.0, v2.0) for quick rollbacks
Regularly export production workflows as backups

✨ That’s it! With doFlo’s export/import system, workflow versioning is as reliable as code versioning - giving you the freedom to build, iterate, and recover without stress.