D: Tired of doing the same tasks over and over? ๐คฏ n8n is a powerful, open-source workflow automation tool that can save you hours by automating repetitive tasks. Whether you’re a developer, marketer, or business owner, n8n can streamline your work. Here are 20 practical automations you can set up today!
๐ฅ Why n8n?
n8n is a low-code/no-code automation platform that connects apps, databases, and APIs. Unlike Zapier or Make (formerly Integromat), itโs self-hostable (you control your data!) and highly customizable.
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Open-source & free (with a paid cloud option)
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300+ integrations (Slack, Google Sheets, Telegram, etc.)
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Flexible workflows (conditional logic, error handling)
๐ 20 Powerful n8n Automations
1. Auto-Save Email Attachments to Google Drive ๐งโ๐
- Trigger: New email in Gmail (with attachments)
- Action: Save files to Google Drive & notify on Slack.
- Use Case: Automatically back up invoices, reports, or client documents.
2. Slack Reminders from Google Calendar ๐ โ๐ฌ
- Trigger: Upcoming event in Google Calendar
- Action: Send a Slack reminder 10 mins before the meeting.
- Pro Tip: Add a “Join Meeting” button in the Slack message!
3. Twitter โ Discord Webhook ๏ฟฝโ๐ฎ
- Trigger: New tweet from a specific account
- Action: Post it in a Discord channel (great for community updates).
4. RSS Feed โ Telegram Channel ๐ฐโ๐ฒ
- Trigger: New blog post (RSS feed)
- Action: Send a formatted summary to Telegram.
5. Auto-Respond to WhatsApp Messages ๐ฌ๐ค
- Trigger: New WhatsApp message (via Twilio API)
- Action: Send a predefined reply (e.g., “Thanks! Weโll get back soon.”).
6. Trello โ Google Sheets Sync ๐โ๐
- Trigger: New Trello card created
- Action: Log it in Google Sheets for reporting.
7. Weather Alert via SMS โโ๐ฑ
- Trigger: Rain forecast (Weather API)
- Action: Send an SMS (Twilio) reminding you to carry an umbrella.
8. YouTube Upload Notifier โถ๏ธโ๐ง
- Trigger: New video from a subscribed channel
- Action: Email yourself the link (great for tracking competitors).
9. GitHub โ Slack Code Review Alerts ๐จโ๐ปโ๐ฌ
- Trigger: New pull request
- Action: Notify the team in Slack.
10. CRM Lead โ Personalized Email ๐โโ๏ธ
- Trigger: New lead in HubSpot/Salesforce
- Action: Send a custom welcome email (via SendGrid/Mailchimp).
11. Expiring Domain Alerts โโ๐
- Trigger: Domain expiry date (WHOIS API)
- Action: Send a Slack/email alert 30 days before renewal.
12. Instagram Hashtag Tracker #๏ธโฃโ๐
- Trigger: New post with a hashtag
- Action: Log data in Airtable for analytics.
13. Auto-Translate Messages ๐โ๐ฌ
- Trigger: New message in a foreign language
- Action: Translate & reply (using DeepL/Google Translate API).
14. Jira โ Discord Bug Reports ๐โ๐ฎ
- Trigger: New Jira ticket
- Action: Post in Discordโs #bugs channel.
15. Stock Price Alerts ๐โ๐ฑ
- Trigger: Stock price crosses a threshold
- Action: SMS/Telegram alert (using Alpha Vantage API).
16. PDF Invoice Generator ๐ฐโ๐
- Trigger: New order in WooCommerce/Shopify
- Action: Generate & email a PDF invoice (PDFKit + Gmail).
17. Employee Birthday Wishes ๐โ๐
- Trigger: Birthday in HR software (BambooHR)
- Action: Send a personalized email/Slack message.
18. Auto-Backup Database Daily ๐โโ๏ธ
- Trigger: Daily cron job
- Action: Backup MySQL/PostgreSQL to S3.
19. LinkedIn Post โ Twitter Cross-Post ๐ผโ๐ฆ
- Trigger: New LinkedIn post
- Action: Tweet a shortened version (with a link).
20. Missed Call โ Follow-Up Email ๐โโ๏ธ
- Trigger: Missed call (Twilio)
- Action: Send an apology email with a callback link.
๐ฏ Getting Started with n8n
- Install: Self-host (Docker) or use n8n.cloud.
- Explore Templates: Check the n8n workflows library.
- Customize: Drag-and-drop nodes to fit your needs.
๐ก Pro Tip: Start smallโautomate one tedious task today!
๐ Ready to Ditch Repetitive Work?
n8n puts YOU in control of automationโno more paying for limited cloud services. Which workflow will you try first? Let us know in the comments! ๐
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