# Backup Squarespace header and footer code to GitHub on schedule or manually
This automation template enables web developers and site owners using Squarespace to automatically back up critical code snippets — headers and footers — to a GitHub repository. It ensures reliable version tracking and protection against accidental code loss.
## Who it´s for
- Web developers managing Squarespace sites
- Site owners needing reliable code backups
- Development teams using GitHub for version control
## What the automation does
- Fetches header and footer HTML code from a Squarespace site via HTTP request
- Cleans the HTML using Cheerio within custom JavaScript nodes
- Merges and saves the data as separate HTML files
- Commits and pushes files to a specified folder in a GitHub repository
- Runs on a schedule (cron) or can be triggered manually
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger logic: cron schedule and manual execution
- Integrations with Squarespace and GitHub via API
- Basic setup and adaptation guide
## Requirements for setup
- Squarespace account with code editing permissions
- GitHub account with a repository and personal access token (PAT)
- Running and accessible n8n instance
## Benefits and outcomes
- Prevents loss of critical site code after incorrect edits
- Enables rollback to previous versions via commit history
- Automates repetitive backup tasks
- Provides transparent audit trail of code changes
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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