Performance Tips in n8n

# Batch Processing
Use Split In Batches node for large datasets
Process 100 items at a time instead of 10,000

# Rate Limiting
Add Wait node between API calls (1-2 seconds)
Prevents 429 Too Many Requests errors

# Binary Data
N8N_DEFAULT_BINARY_DATA_MODE=filesystem
Use S3 for large files in queue mode

# Incremental Processing
Store last ID in static data
Query only new records: WHERE id > lastId