Build n8n Workflow

Workflow Design Process

1. Define Trigger

• Webhook (incoming API call)
• Schedule (cron-based)
• Email received
• Database change
• Manual execution

2. Define Steps

For each step specify:

• Node type (HTTP Request, Code, IF, Switch, etc.)
• Input data mapping
• Configuration
• Error handling (retry, fallback path)

3. Common Workflow Templates

Lead Capture Pipeline: Webhook → Validate Data → Enrich (Clearbit/Hunter) → Add to CRM → Send Welcome Email → Notify Slack

Content Syndication: Schedule → Generate Content (AI) → Format per Platform → Post to Social → Log Results → Report

Invoice Automation: Stripe Webhook → Extract Data → Generate Invoice PDF → Email to Customer → Log in Accounting

Monitoring: Schedule (5min) → HTTP Request → Check Status → IF Error → Send Alert → Log

4. Export Format

Provide the complete n8n workflow JSON that can be imported directly via n8n UI.

5. Required Documentation

• Trigger description
• Environment variables needed
• External service credentials required
• Expected input/output format
• Error scenarios and handling