elit3-x/elitex-skill-library/n8n-workflow-generator

N8N Workflow Generator

When to Use

When the user needs to build an automation workflow connecting multiple services. Generate the n8n workflow JSON that can be directly imported.

Core Architecture Patterns

Pattern 1: Webhook → Process → Output

Webhook Trigger → Set/Code Node (parse input) → AI Agent/HTTP Request → Response

Use for: API endpoints, form handlers, Slack/Discord bots

Pattern 2: Schedule → Scrape → Enrich → Notify

Cron Trigger → HTTP Request (scrape) → AI Agent (analyze) → Slack/Email/Airtable

Use for: Monitoring, competitive analysis, content curation

Pattern 3: CRM Trigger → AI Agent → Multi-Channel Output

Airtable/HubSpot Trigger → AI Agent (personalize) → Switch → Email/WhatsApp/LinkedIn

Use for: Sales automation, outreach, follow-ups

Pattern 4: Document → Extract → Transform → Load

Webhook (file upload) → Extract Text → AI Agent (structure) → Database/Airtable

Use for: Invoice processing, document analysis, data entry

Tool Stack Reference

Workflow Generation Rules

1. Always start with a trigger node (webhook, cron, or service trigger)
2. Use Set nodes to clean/transform data between steps
3. Use Error Trigger + Slack/Email for error notifications
4. Add retry logic on HTTP Request nodes (3 retries, 1s backoff)
5. Use sub-workflows for reusable logic
6. Keep AI Agent prompts in Set nodes (easier to edit)
7. Always include a test webhook URL in the output

Pricing Reference (for client scoping)

Output Format

When generating a workflow, output:

1. Architecture diagram (Mermaid)
2. n8n workflow JSON (importable)
3. Setup instructions (API keys needed, env vars)
4. Test plan (how to verify it works)