Unlock the power of automation with n8n—an open-source workflow automation platform trusted by businesses and creators worldwide. Whether you want to improve productivity, automate marketing, sync your CRM, or streamline e-commerce operations, these community-created public workflows make it simple.
The n8n community offers thousands of workflows, known as “n8n templates”, that can jump-start projects in minutes while costing next to nothing. Each workflow below includes a direct link and is ready for you to copy and import, customise, and use instantly.
Are you new to n8n?
Start with our complete beginner’s guide to n8n and workflow automation: What is n8n? Everything You Need to Know
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Top 10 n8n Workflows
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Scrape Business Emails from Google Maps
Rapid lead generation without paying for third-party APIs. (If you can afford to pay for it.)
The workflow sends HTTP requests to Google Maps search results, scrapes listing URLs, pulls HTML, and extracts email addresses with JavaScript regex. Collected leads are auto-appended to Google Sheets for outreach.
Why use it
- Zero cost $0.
- Regex patterns can be tweaked for any locale or niche.
- Small businesses can build prospect lists in hours, rather than weeks.
AI-Powered Social Media Content Generator & Publisher
Produce platform-optimised posts for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X in one click.
Feed a title, keywords, and image; the template calls Google Gemini AI to craft text, inserts trending hashtags, uploads media, and publishes to every account.
Why it Works
- Multi-network publishing in a single run.
- Automatic hashtag + SEO keyword suggestions.
- Ideal for agencies juggling many client calendars.
Website Uptime Monitor with Email Alerts
DIY server monitoring without $50+/month SaaS fees.
A Schedule Trigger pings your site at chosen intervals, logs status, and emails the admin if the HTTP response isn’t 200.
Why use it
- Simple to use for beginners.
Why to Avoid
- Advanced users can create more advanced workflows
- Alternatively, consider using dedicated monitoring services like UptimeRobot, which offer a generous free tier.
Automated Daily Workflow Backup to GitHub
Never lose your automations to accidental deletion.
n8n’s native API exports every workflow JSON, converts each file, and commits to a GitHub repo on a daily cron schedule. Existing files are updated; new ones are added; unchanged files are skipped.
Why use it
- Full version control and rollback.
- GitHub actions can add CI-based testing later.
- Works on self-hosted or cloud n8n.
Generate PDF Invoices with CustomJS
Instantly turn webhook data into branded invoices.
A Webhook triggers, a Set node maps fields, HTML is styled, and a community PDF Toolkit node renders a polished PDF ready for email or storage.
Why use it
- Easy to customise.
- You can use it to create different PDFs based on your needs.
Why to avoid
- Used third-party API www.customjs.space/pricing/
- Only possible to stay free while under the API free limit.
Interview Scheduler with GPT-4o & Google Calendar
Let candidates self-book slots through a chat assistant.
The public chat webhook collects preferences, calls GPT-4o to interpret natural-language dates, reads your Google Calendar, offers free 30-minute windows, and books the meeting automatically.
Why use it
- Removes the manual back and forth.
- Ensures no double bookings.
- Can be white-labeled for HR agencies.
AI Faceless Video Generator for Social Media
Produce bite-sized travel videos in under a minute.
The flow chains OpenAI GPT-4o (script), Piapia AI (image), Runway API (video), ElevenLabs (voice), and CreateMate (final render). Finished clips are uploaded to Google Drive or social schedulers.
Why use it
- Entirely no-code workflow.
- Each service is modular — swap APIs at will.
- Perfect for “faceless” TikTok or Reels channels.
Why to avoid
- Workflow depends on multiple third-party APIs.
- It may feel a bit complex for beginners.
Invoice Data Extraction with LlamaParse & OpenAI
Pull totals, dates, and supplier data from incoming PDF invoices.
Gmail watches for attachments, LlamaParse extracts line-items, OpenAI reformats messy text, and Google Sheets stores clean rows for bookkeeping.
Why use it
- Reduces typo-prone manual entry.
- Works with Outlook or Excel swaps.
- Saves finance teams dozens of weekly hours.
Appointment Lead Capture with Twilio, Cal.com & AI
Convert inbound SMS inquiries into confirmed meetings.
Twilio receives a text, Cal.com checks free time, an AI node crafts a friendly reply, and the contact is logged in Airtable (or HubSpot). Follow-up texts remind prospects automatically.
Why use it
- SMS open rates exceed 95%
- AI responds within seconds, boosting show-ups.
- Easy to port to WhatsApp or Discord.
AI Premium Proposal Generator (OpenAI + Google Slides + PandaDoc)
Close deals faster by sending a polished, signable proposal before the discovery call ends.
Client form data feeds GPT prompts, Google Slides merges a branded deck, optional PandaDoc turns it into an e-signature doc with payment links, and emails the client within 30 seconds.
Why use it
- Automated upsells are baked into dynamic pricing tables.
- Average close rate boosted by up to 25%.
FAQs
What are “n8n templates”?
Is n8n free?
Can I chain multiple templates together?
Yes. Because n8n supports sub-workflows, you can call any template as a modular tool, join output to input, or trigger one when another finishes.
Do I need coding skills to use n8n?
No. Every template is drag-and-drop. Still, you may embed JavaScript or Python for custom logic. That dual mode is what makes n8n a true “n8n workflow generator.”
Where can beginners learn more?
Start with this plain-English primer: What is n8n?—it explains nodes, triggers, hosting options, and best practices.
