# No Operation, do nothing

Use the No Operation, do nothing node when you don't want to perform any operations. The purpose of this node is to make the workflow easier to read and understand where the flow of data stops. This can help others visually get a better understanding of the workflow.

## Templates and examples

**Back Up Your n8n Workflows To Github**

by Jonathan

[View template details](https://n8n.io/workflows/1534-back-up-your-n8n-workflows-to-github/)

**✨🩷Automated Social Media Content Publishing Factory + System Prompt Composition**

by Joseph LePage

[View template details](https://n8n.io/workflows/3135-automated-social-media-content-publishing-factory-system-prompt-composition/)

**Host Your Own AI Deep Research Agent with n8n, Apify and OpenAI o3**

by Jimleuk

[View template details](https://n8n.io/workflows/2878-host-your-own-ai-deep-research-agent-with-n8n-apify-and-openai-o3/)

[Browse No Operation, do nothing integration templates](https://n8n.io/integrations/no-operation-do-nothing/), or [search all templates](https://n8n.io/workflows/)
