n8n/docs/start-workflows-via-cli.md

# Start Workflows via CLI

Workflows cannot be only started by triggers, webhooks or manually via the
Editor. It is also possible to start them directly via the CLI.

Execute a saved workflow by its ID:

```bash
n8n execute --id <ID>
```

Execute a workflow from a workflow file:
```bash
n8n execute --file <WORKFLOW_FILE>
```
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			`Execute a saved workflow by its ID:`

			```bash
			`n8n execute --id <ID>`
			```

			`Execute a workflow from a workflow file:`
			```bash
			`n8n execute --file <WORKFLOW_FILE>`
			```