Workflow Templates

Automate Sports Betting Data with TheOddsAPI This workflow enables you to create and update a table using TheOddsAPI for sports betting data. It automatically pulls upcoming Ice Hockey games at the start of the day and updates the table with results at the end of the day. You can modify it to retrieve odds and game data for any sport. This setup is particularly useful for sports betting applications, such as tracking the results of a predictive model. It leverages scheduled triggers to activate HTTP requests, which then create or update fields in Airtable by matching on the game ID. Prerequisites Before implementing this workflow, ensure you have the following: TheOddsAPI Account & API Key Sign up at TheOddsAPI and obtain an API key. Ensure you have the correct API permissions to access sports odds and results. Airtable Account & API Key Create an account at Airtable and set up a database. Obtain an API key from the Account Settings page. API Access & Rate Limits Review TheOddsAPI’s rate limits and ensure your account tier allows for scheduled API calls. Confirm that Airtable API limits align with your expected data retrieval frequency. Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating TheOddsAPI 1. Schedule API Requests Set up a trigger to automatically pull upcoming Ice Hockey games at the start of each day. 2. Fetch Data from TheOddsAPI Retrieve the latest sports betting data, including game details and odds, using TheOddsAPI. 3. Store Data in Airtable Insert or update records in Airtable by matching game IDs, ensuring data accuracy. Sample Airtable Template Column Setup for Ice Hockey (Table can adjust depending on sport and data needs. Reference TheOddsAPI for more documentation.) Game ID** Sport** League** Game Date (UTC)** Home Team** Away Team** Completed** (Boolean: TRUE/FALSE for game completion status) Scores** (JSON or String for final scores) Last Update** (Timestamp of the latest update) 4. Schedule an End-of-Day Update Configure another trigger to fetch final game results at the end of the day. 5. Update Records in Airtable Modify existing Airtable records with final scores and game outcomes for complete tracking. 6. Customize for Other Sports Adjust API parameters to retrieve data for different sports and betting odds, making the system flexible for multiple use cases. This structured workflow automates sports betting data collection and updates, ensuring accurate and real-time tracking of odds and game results. By integrating TheOddsAPI with Airtable, you can build scalable applications for predictive sports analytics and betting insights.

This n8n template allows you to instantly fetch a random dog image from the Dog CEO API by simply sending a webhook request. It's a fun and simple way to integrate random dog photos into your projects, whether for websites, applications, or playful automations. 🔧 How it works Trigger Webhook: This node acts as the entry point for the workflow. It listens for any incoming POST request. No specific data is required in the webhook body, as the workflow fetches a random image. Fetch Random Dog Image: This node makes an HTTP GET request to https://dog.ceo/api/breeds/image/random. The API responds with a JSON object containing the URL of a random dog image. Respond with Image URL: This node sends the URL of the random dog image back to the service that initiated the webhook. 👤 Who is it for? This workflow is ideal for: Developers: Quickly integrate random dog images into web applications, bots, or prototypes. Content Creators: Get fresh, random dog photos for social media, blogs, or presentations. Learning n8n: A straightforward example of using a webhook to trigger an API call and return data. Anyone who loves dogs! 📑 Data Structure When you trigger the webhook, you can send an empty POST request body. The workflow will return a JSON response similar to this (the message URL will vary): { "message": "https://images.dog.ceo/breeds/hound-walker/n02089867_2626.jpg", "status": "success" } ⚙️ Setup Instructions Import Workflow: In your n8n editor, click "Import from JSON" and paste the provided workflow JSON. Configure Webhook Path: Double-click the Trigger Webhook node. In the 'Path' field, set a unique and descriptive path (e.g., /get-dog-image). Activate Workflow: Save and activate the workflow. 📝 Tips Download the Image: Instead of just returning the URL, you can download the image and then process it. Insert another HTTP Request node after Fetch Random Dog Image to download the image binary. Set the HTTP Request node's 'Response Format' to 'Binary'. Use the expression ={{ $json.message }} for the URL. Save to Cloud Storage: After downloading the image (as described above), you can save it to various cloud storage services: Google Drive: Add a Google Drive node. Connect it to the output of the image download node. Configure it to upload the binary data to a specific folder. Amazon S3: Add an AWS S3 node. Configure it to upload the binary data, specifying your bucket and desired filename. Dropbox: Use the Dropbox node to upload the image file. Send as a Message: Share the dog image directly in a chat or email: Slack/Discord/Telegram: Use the respective integration node to send the image URL or the downloaded image as an attachment. Email: Attach the downloaded image to an email using an Email or Gmail node. Display on a Web Page: If you're embedding this into a web application, you can simply use the returned URL in an tag to display the image. Error Handling: You can add an Error Trigger node to catch any issues during the image fetching process (e.g., if the Dog CEO API is down) and send notifications.

Workflow Overview This cutting-edge n8n automation is a powerful social media intelligence gathering tool designed to transform Instagram profile research into a seamless, automated process. By intelligently combining web scraping, data formatting, and cloud storage technologies, this workflow: Discovers Profile Insights: Automatically scrapes Instagram profile data Captures comprehensive profile metrics Extracts critical social media intelligence Intelligent Data Capture: Retrieves follower counts Collects biographical information Captures profile picture and external links Seamless Data Logging: Automatically stores data in Google Sheets Creates a living, updateable database Enables easy analysis and tracking Key Benefits 🤖 Full Automation: Instant profile intelligence 💡 Comprehensive Insights: Detailed social media metrics 📊 Effortless Tracking: Automated data collection 🌐 Multi-Purpose Research: Flexible data gathering Workflow Architecture 🔹 Stage 1: Trigger & Input Form-Based Trigger**: Manual username submission Webhook Support**: Flexible data entry methods User-Driven Initiation** 🔹 Stage 2: Web Scraping Apify Integration**: Robust Instagram data extraction Comprehensive Profile Scanning**: Followers count Following count Profile biography Profile picture URL 🔹 Stage 3: Data Formatting Intelligent Data Mapping** Standardized Data Structure** Preparation for Storage** 🔹 Stage 4: Cloud Logging Google Sheets Integration** Persistent Data Storage** Easy Access and Analysis** Potential Use Cases Influencer Marketing**: Talent identification Competitive Intelligence**: Audience research Social Media Analysis**: Performance tracking Recruitment**: Talent scouting Brand Partnerships**: Collaboration opportunities Setup Requirements Apify Account Instagram scraping actor API token Configured scraping parameters Google Sheets Connected Google account Prepared tracking spreadsheet Appropriate sharing settings n8n Installation Cloud or self-hosted instance Workflow configuration API credential management Future Enhancement Suggestions 🤖 Advanced profile scoring 📊 Engagement rate calculation 🔔 Real-time change alerts 🌐 Multi-platform profile tracking 🧠 AI-powered insights generation Technical Considerations Implement robust error handling Use exponential backoff for API calls Maintain flexible data extraction strategies Ensure compliance with platform terms of service Ethical Guidelines Respect user privacy Use data for legitimate research Maintain transparent data collection practices Provide opt-out mechanisms Connect With Me Ready to unlock social media insights? 📧 Email: Yaron@nofluff.online 🎥 YouTube: @YaronBeen 💼 LinkedIn: Yaron Been Transform your social media research with intelligent, automated workflows! #InstagramDataScraping #SocialMediaIntelligence #InfluencerMarketing #DataAutomation #AIResearch #MarketingTechnology #SocialMediaAnalytics #ProfileIntelligence #WebScraping #MarketingTech

Who is this template for? Anyone who is drowning in emails Busy parents who has alot of school emails Busy executives with too many emails Case Study I get too many emails from my kid's school about soccer practice, lunch orders and parent events. I use this workflow to read all the emails and tell me what is important and what requires actioning. Read more -> How I used A.I. to read all my emails What this workflow does It uses IMAP to read the emails from your email account (i.e. Gmail). It then passes the email to Openrouter.ai and uses a free A.I. model to read and summarize the email. It then sends the summary as a message to your messenger (i.e. Line). Setup You need to find your email server IMAP credentials. Input your openrouter.ai API credentials or replace the HTTP request node with an A.I. node such as OpenAI. Input your messenger credentials. I use Line but you can change the node to another messenger line Telegram. You need to change the message ID to your ID inside the http request. You can find your user ID inside the https://developers.line.biz/console/. Change the "to": {insert your user ID}. How to adjust it to your needs You can change the A.I. prompt to fit your needs by telling it to mark emails from a certain address as important. You can change the A.I. model from the current meta-llama/llama-3.1-70b-instruct:free to a paid model or other free models. You can change the messenger node to telegram or any other messenger app you like.

🔥 AI Lead Scoring Agent: Smart Contact Form Triager Automatically score every contact form lead as Hot/Warm/Cold and alert your sales team instantly. This intelligent workflow captures contact form submissions, uses GPT-4 to analyze message content and score lead quality, then sends formatted alerts to Slack - ensuring your sales team always focuses on the hottest prospects first. 🚀 What It Does Instant Lead Capture: Automatically receives contact form submissions via webhook endpoint AI-Powered Scoring: GPT-4 analyzes message content and classifies leads as Hot 🔥, Warm 🌤, or Cold ❄️ Smart Data Extraction: Cleanly extracts name, email, and message from form submissions Real-Time Slack Alerts: Sends formatted notifications to your sales team with lead details and AI scoring 🎯 Key Benefits ✅ Never Miss Hot Prospects: AI identifies urgent leads automatically ✅ Save Sales Time: Focus effort on highest-probability leads first ✅ Instant Team Alerts: Real-time notifications in Slack channels ✅ Smart Prioritization: AI scoring eliminates guesswork in lead quality ✅ Zero Manual Work: Complete automation from form to sales alert ✅ Universal Integration: Works with any contact form or landing page 🏢 Perfect For Sales & Marketing Teams SaaS companies managing inbound leads Service businesses qualifying prospects E-commerce stores identifying serious buyers Agencies prioritizing client inquiries Business Applications Lead Qualification**: Identify purchase-ready prospects instantly Sales Efficiency**: Focus team effort on highest-value opportunities Response Prioritization**: Handle urgent inquiries first Team Coordination**: Keep entire sales team informed of new leads ⚙️ What's Included Complete Workflow: Ready-to-deploy lead scoring automation Webhook Endpoint: Receives submissions from any contact form AI Classification: GPT-4 powered lead interest analysis Slack Integration: Professional team notifications with emojis and formatting Data Processing: Clean extraction and formatting of lead information 🔧 Quick Setup Requirements n8n Platform**: Cloud or self-hosted instance OpenAI API**: GPT-4 access for lead scoring Slack Workspace**: Team channel for lead notifications Contact Form**: Any form that can POST to webhook endpoint 📱 Sample Slack Alert 🔥 New Lead: Sarah Johnson (sarah@techstartup.com) Message: "We're looking for a project management solution for our 50-person team. Need to implement ASAP as we're scaling fast. Can we schedule a demo this week?" Triage: 🔥 Hot ❄️ New Lead: John Smith (john@email.com) Message: "Just browsing your website. Might be interested in learning more someday." Triage: ❄️ Cold 🎨 Customization Options Scoring Criteria: Adjust AI prompts for industry-specific lead qualification Team Channels: Route different lead types to specific Slack channels Additional Fields: Capture company size, budget, timeline data CRM Integration: Connect to Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive Follow-up Automation: Trigger email sequences based on lead temperature Analytics Tracking: Monitor lead quality trends and conversion rates 🏷️ Tags & Categories #lead-scoring #sales-automation #contact-form-processing #ai-qualification #slack-integration #prospect-management #inbound-marketing #sales-productivity #lead-generation #openai-integration #webhook-automation #crm-automation #sales-alerts #lead-triage #ai-agent 💡 Use Case Examples SaaS Company: Score demo requests based on company size and urgency mentions Consulting Firm: Identify clients ready to start projects vs those still researching E-commerce Store: Spot bulk buyers and wholesale inquiries vs casual browsers Marketing Agency: Prioritize clients with specific budgets and timelines mentioned 📈 Expected Results 70% faster** lead response times through smart prioritization 3x higher** conversion rates focusing on Hot leads first 50% time savings** on manual lead qualification 100% lead coverage** - never miss or ignore a prospect again 🛠️ Setup & Support 5-Minute Setup: Simple webhook configuration with any contact form Universal Integration: Works with WordPress, Webflow, custom forms, landing pages Team Training: Clear Slack notification format anyone can understand Scalable: Handles unlimited form submissions automatically 📞 Get Help & Resources YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBeen/videos 💼 Sales Automation Support LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaronbeen/ 📧 Direct Help Email: Yaron@nofluff.online - Response within 24 hours Ready to never miss another hot lead? Get this AI Lead Scoring Agent and transform your contact forms into intelligent lead qualification systems. Your sales team will always know which prospects to call first, and you'll never waste time on cold leads again. Stop treating all leads equally. Start prioritizing the ones ready to buy.

What this workflow does Linkedin tracks which Chrome extensions are installed in your browser. This workflow uses a huge raw JSON of chrome extension ids, extracted from Linkedin pages, and builds a pretty Google Sheet with the list of these extensions. This workflow web scrapes Google to search for chrome extension id - and extracts the first search result. Setup Clone this Google Sheet template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nVtoqx-wxRl6ckP9rBHSL3xiCURZ8pbyywvEor0VwOY/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Get API key for Google SERP API access here: https://rapidapi.com/restyler/api/serp-api1 Create n8n header auth for Google SERP API Some context and discussion https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7245006911807393792/ Follow the author and get the final Google Sheet with 1300+ Chrome extensions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sidashin/

Who is this for? This workflow is ideal for businesses, accountants, and finance teams who receive bank slip images via LINE and want to automate the extraction of transaction details. It eliminates manual data entry and speeds up financial tracking. What problem does this workflow solve? Many businesses receive bank transfer slips via LINE from customers, but manually recording transaction details into spreadsheets is time-consuming and error-prone. This workflow automates the entire process, extracting structured data from the bank slips and storing it in Google Sheets for seamless record-keeping. What this workflow does: Receives bank slip images from LINE BOT Extracts transaction details (sender, receiver, amount, transaction ID) using SpaceOCR Automatically logs extracted data into Google Sheets Works with Standard Bank Slips & PromptPay transactions Eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors Setup Instructions: 1. Prerequisites A LINE BOT with Messaging API enabled A SpaceOCR API Key (Get from https://spaceocr.com/) A Google Sheets account to store extracted data An n8n instance running (Cloud or Self-hosted) 2. Setup Google Sheets Create a Google Sheet with the following structure: A (Date) B (Time) C (Sender) D (Receiver) E (Bank Name) F (Amount) G (Transaction ID) Ensure your Google Sheets API is enabled and connected to n8n. For an example of the required format, check this Google Sheets template: Google Sheets Template 3. Configure n8n Workflow 1. Webhook Node (Receives bank slip from LINE BOT) Set method:* Set Path:* 2. HTTP Request (Download Image from LINE Message) Retrieves image URL from the LINE message payload 3. SpaceOCR Node (Extract Text from Bank Slip) Input:* API Key:* #### 4. Google Sheets Node (Save Transaction Data) Select your Google Sheet Map extracted data (sender, receiver, amount, etc.) to the respective columns 4. Deploy & Test Activate the workflow in n8n Set Webhook URL in LINE Developer Console Send a test bank slip image to the LINE BOT Check Google Sheets for extracted transaction data

Introduction The namesilo Bulk Domain Availability workflow is a powerful automation solution designed to check the registration status of multiple domains simultaneously using the Namesilo API. This workflow efficiently processes large lists of domains by splitting them into manageable batches, adhering to API rate limits, and compiling the results into a convenient Excel spreadsheet. It eliminates the tedious process of manually checking domains one by one, saving significant time for domain investors, web developers, and digital marketers. The workflow is particularly valuable during brainstorming sessions for new projects, when conducting domain portfolio audits, or when preparing domain acquisition strategies. By automating the domain availability check process, users can quickly identify available domains for registration without the hassle of navigating through multiple web interfaces. Who is this for? This workflow is ideal for: Domain investors and flippers who need to check multiple domains quickly Web developers and agencies evaluating domain options for client projects Digital marketers researching domain availability for campaigns Business owners exploring domain options for new ventures IT professionals managing domain portfolios Users should have basic familiarity with n8n workflow concepts and a Namesilo account to obtain an API key. No coding knowledge is required, though understanding of domain name systems would be beneficial. What problem is this workflow solving? Checking domain availability one-by-one is a time-consuming and tedious process, especially when dealing with dozens or hundreds of potential domains. This workflow solves several key challenges: Manual Inefficiency: Eliminates the need to individually search for each domain through registrar websites. Rate Limiting: Handles API rate limits automatically with built-in waiting periods. Data Organization: Compiles availability results into a structured Excel file rather than scattered notes or multiple browser tabs. Bulk Processing: Processes up to 200 domains per batch, with the ability to handle unlimited domains across multiple batches. Time Management: Frees up valuable time that would otherwise be spent on repetitive manual checks. What this workflow does Overview The workflow takes a list of domains, processes them in batches of up to 200 domains per request (to comply with API limitations), checks their availability using the Namesilo API, and compiles the results into an Excel spreadsheet showing which domains are available for registration and which are already taken. Process Input Setup: The workflow begins with a manual trigger and uses the "Set Data" node to collect the list of domains to check and your Namesilo API key. Domain Processing: The "Convert & Split Domains" node transforms the input list into batches of up to 200 domains to comply with API limitations. Batch Processing: The workflow loops through each batch of domains. API Integration: For each batch, the "Namesilo Requests" node sends a request to the Namesilo API to check domain availability. Data Parsing: The "Parse Data" node processes the API response, extracting information about which domains are available and which are taken. Rate Limit Management: A 5-minute wait period is enforced between batches to respect Namesilo's API rate limits. Data Compilation: The "Merge Results" node combines all the availability data. Output Generation: Finally, the "Convert to Excel" node creates an Excel file with two columns: Domain and Availability (showing "Available" or "Unavailable" for each domain). Setup Import the workflow: Download the workflow JSON file and import it into your n8n instance. Get Namesilo API key: Create a free account at Namesilo and obtain your API key from https://www.namesilo.com/account/api-manager Configure the workflow: Open the "Set Data" node Enter your Namesilo API key in the "Namesilo API Key" field Enter your list of domains (one per line) in the "Domains" field Save and activate: Save the workflow and run it using the manual trigger. How to customize this workflow to your needs Modify domain input format**: You can adjust the code in the "Convert & Split Domains" node if your domain list comes in a different format. Change batch size**: If needed, you can modify the batch size (currently set to 200) in the "Convert & Split Domains" node to accommodate different API limitations. Adjust wait time**: If you have a premium API account with different rate limits, you can modify the wait time in the "Wait" node. Enhance output format**: Customize the "Convert to Excel" node to add additional columns or formatting to the output file. Add domain filtering**: You could add a node before the API request to filter domains based on specific criteria (length, keywords, TLDs). Integrate with other services**: Connect this workflow to domain registrars to automatically register available domains that meet your criteria.

Who is this template for? This workflow template is designed for people seeking alerts when certain specific changes are made to any web page. Leveraging agentic AI, it analyzes the page every day and autonomously decides whether to send you an e-mail notification. Example use cases Track price changes on [competitor's website]. Notify me when the price drops below €50. Monitor new blog posts on [industry leader's website] and summarize key insights. Check [competitor's job page] for new job postings related to software development. Watch for new product launches on [e-commerce site] and send me a summary. Detect any changes in the terms and conditions of [specific website]. Track customer reviews for [specific product] on [review site] and extract key themes. How it works When clicking 'test workflow' in the editor, a new browser tab will open where you can fill in the details of your espionage assignment Make sure you be as concise as possible when instructing AI. Instruct specific and to the point (see examples at the bottom). After submission, the flow will start off by extracting both the relevant website url and an optimized prompt. OpenAI's structured outputs is utilized, followed by a code node to parse the results for further use. From here on, the endless loop of daily checks will begin: Initial scrape 1 day delay Second scrape AI agent decides whether or not to notify you Back to step 1 You can cancel an espionage assignment at any time in the executions tab Set up steps Insert your OpenAI API key in the structured outputs node (second one) Create a Firecrawl account and connect your Firecrawl API key in both 'Scrape page'-nodes Connect your OpenAI account in the AI agents' model node Connect your Gmail account in the AI agents' Gmail tool node

What this workflow does This workflow in n8n demonstrates how to send a message in Lark using a Lark bot. It begins with a manual trigger and then retrieves the necessary Lark token via a POST request. The token is used to authenticate and send a message to a specific chat using the Lark API. The input node provides the required app_id, app_secret, chat_id, and message content. After obtaining the token, the message is sent with the Lark API's message/v4/send/ endpoint. Who This Is For This n8n workflow is ideal for organizations, teams, and developers who need to automate message sending within Lark, especially those managing notifications, alerts, or team reminders. It can help users reduce manual messaging tasks by leveraging a Lark bot to deliver messages at specific intervals or based on particular conditions, enhancing team communication and responsiveness. Setup Fill the Input node with your values Exchange the bearer token in the Send Message node with your token Author: Hiroshi

Generate and Publish AI Content to LinkedIn and X (Twitter) with n8n Overview This n8n workflow automates the generation and publishing of AI-powered social media content across LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). By leveraging AI, this workflow helps social media managers, marketers, and content creators streamline their posting process. Who is this for? Social media managers Content creators Digital marketers Businesses looking to automate content generation Features AI-powered content creation** tailored for LinkedIn and X (Twitter) Automated publishing** to both platforms Structured output parsing** to ensure consistency OAuth2 authentication** for secure posting Merge and confirmation steps** to track successful postings Setup Instructions Prerequisites Before using this workflow, ensure you have: An n8n instance set up API credentials for: Google Gemini AI (for content generation) X Developer Account with OAuth2 authentication LinkedIn Developer Account with OAuth2 authentication A form submission service integrated with n8n Workflow Breakdown 1. Trigger: Form Submission A user submits a form containing the post title. The form is secured with Basic Authentication. The submitted title is passed to the AI Agent. 2. AI Content Generation The Google Gemini Chat Model processes the title and generates: LinkedIn post content Twitter (X) post content Hashtags Call-to-action (LinkedIn) Character limit check (Twitter) 3. Parsing AI Output A structured output parser converts the AI-generated content into a JSON format. Ensures correct formatting for LinkedIn and Twitter (X). 4. Publishing to Social Media X (Twitter) Posting Extracts the Twitter post from the AI output. Publishes it via an OAuth2-authenticated X (Twitter) account. LinkedIn Posting Extracts the LinkedIn post from the AI output. Publishes it via an OAuth2-authenticated LinkedIn account. 5. Merging Post Results Merges the response data from both LinkedIn and Twitter after publishing. 6. Confirmation Step Displays a final confirmation form once the posts are successfully published. Benefits Save time** by automating content creation and publishing. Ensure consistency** across platforms with structured AI-generated posts. Secure authentication** using OAuth2 for LinkedIn and Twitter. Increase engagement** with AI-optimized hashtags and CTAs. This workflow enables seamless social media automation, helping professionals post engaging AI-powered content effortlessly. 🚀

This n8n template enables you to instantly generate high-quality screenshots of any specified public URL by simply sending a webhook request. It’s an indispensable tool for developers, content creators, marketers, or anyone needing on-demand visual captures of web pages without manual intervention, all while including crucial security measures. 🔧 How it works Receive URL Webhook: This node acts as the entry point for the workflow. It listens for incoming POST requests and expects a JSON body containing a url property with the website you want to screenshot. You can trigger it from any application or service capable of sending an HTTP POST request. Validate URL for SSRF: This is a crucial security step. This Function node validates the incoming url to prevent Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities. It checks for valid http:// or https:// protocols and, more importantly, ensures the URL does not attempt to access internal/private IP addresses or localhost. If the URL is deemed unsafe or invalid, it flags it for an error response. IF URL Valid: This IF node checks the isValidUrl flag set by the previous validation step. If the URL is valid (true), the workflow proceeds to take the screenshot. If the URL is invalid or flagged for security (false), the workflow branches to Respond with Validation Error. Take Screenshot: This node sends an HTTP GET request to the ScreenshotMachine API to capture an image of the validated URL. Remember to replace YOUR_API_KEY in the URL field of this node with your actual API key from ScreenshotMachine. Respond with Screenshot Data: This node sends the data received directly from the Take Screenshot node back to the original caller of the webhook. This response typically includes information about the generated screenshot, such as the URL to the image file, success status, and other metadata from the ScreenshotMachine API. Respond with Validation Error: If the IF URL Valid node determines the URL is unsafe or invalid, this node sends a descriptive error message back to the webhook caller, explaining why the request was denied due to security concerns or an invalid format. 🔒 Security Considerations This template includes a dedicated Validate URL for SSRF node to mitigate Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities. SSRF attacks occur when an attacker can trick a server-side application into making requests to an unintended location. Without validation, an attacker could potentially use your n8n workflow to scan internal networks, access sensitive internal resources, or attack other services from your n8n server. The validation checks for: Only http:// or https:// protocols. Prevention of localhost or common private IP ranges (e.g., 10.x.x.x, 172.16.x.x - 172.31.x.x, 192.168.x.x). While this validation adds a significant layer of security, always ensure your n8n instance is properly secured and updated. 👤 Who is it for? This workflow is ideal for: Developers: Automate screenshot generation for testing, monitoring, or integrating visual content into applications. Content Creators: Quickly grab visuals for articles, presentations, or social media posts. Marketing Teams: Create dynamic visual assets for campaigns, ads, or competitive analysis. Automation Enthusiasts: Integrate powerful screenshot capabilities into existing automated workflows. Website Owners: Monitor how your website appears across different tools or over time. 📑 Prerequisites To use this template, you will need: An n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted). An API Key from ScreenshotMachine. You can obtain one by signing up on their website: https://www.screenshotmachine.com/ 📑 Data Structure When you trigger the webhook, send a POST request with a JSON body structured as follows: { "url": "https://www.example.com" } If the URL is valid, the workflow will return the JSON response directly from the ScreenshotMachine API. This response typically includes information about the generated screenshot, such as the URL to the image file, success status, and other metadata: { "status": "success", "hash": "...", "url": "https://www.screenshotmachine.com/...", "size": 12345, "mimetype": "image/jpeg" } If the URL is invalid or blocked by the security validation, the workflow will return an error response similar to this: { "status": "error", "message": "Access to private IP addresses is not allowed for security reasons." } ⚙️ Setup Instructions Import Workflow: In your n8n editor, click "File" > "Import from JSON" and paste the provided workflow JSON. Configure Webhook Path: Double-click the Receive URL Webhook node. In the 'Path' field, set a unique and descriptive path (e.g., /website-screenshot). Add ScreenshotMachine API Key: Double-click the Take Screenshot node. In the 'URL' parameter, locate YOUR_API_KEY and replace it with your actual API key obtained from ScreenshotMachine. Example URL structure: http://api.screenshotmachine.com/?key=YOUR_API_KEY&url={{ $json.validatedUrl }} Activate Workflow: Save and activate the workflow. 📝 Tips Processing Screenshots: You're not limited to just responding with the screenshot data! You can insert additional nodes after the Take Screenshot node (and before the Respond with Screenshot Data node) to further process or utilize the generated image. Common extensions include: Saving to Cloud Storage: Use nodes for Amazon S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox to store the screenshots automatically, creating an archive. Sending via Email: Attach the screenshot to an email notification using an Email or Gmail node for automated alerts or reports. Posting to Chat Platforms: Share the screenshot directly in a Slack, Discord, or Microsoft Teams channel for team collaboration or visual notifications. Image Optimization: Use an image processing node (if available via an API or a custom function) to resize, crop, or compress the screenshot before saving or sending. Custom Screenshot Parameters: The ScreenshotMachine API supports various optional parameters (e.g., width, height, quality, delay, fullpage). Upgrade: Extend the Receive URL Webhook to accept these parameters in the incoming JSON body (e.g., {"url": "...", "width": 1024, "fullpage": true}). Leverage: Dynamically pass these parameters to the Take Screenshot HTTP Request node's URL to customize your screenshots for different use cases. Scheduled Monitoring: Upgrade: Combine this workflow with a Cron or Schedule node. Set it to run periodically (e.g., daily, hourly). Leverage: Automatically monitor your website or competitors' sites for visual changes. You could then save screenshots to cloud storage and even trigger a comparison tool if a change is detected. Automated Visual Regression Testing: Upgrade: After taking a screenshot, store it with a unique identifier. In subsequent runs, take a new screenshot, then use an external image comparison API or a custom function to compare the new screenshot with a baseline. Leverage: Get automated alerts if visual elements on your website change unexpectedly, which is critical for quality assurance. Dynamic Image Generation for Social Media/Marketing: Upgrade: Feed URLs (e.g., for new blog posts, product pages) into this workflow. After generating the screenshot, use it to create dynamic social media images or marketing assets. Leverage: Streamline the creation of engaging visual content, saving design time.