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Automatic email notifications for n8n version releases with Gmail

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2/3/2026
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πŸ“’ Monitor n8n releases and get notifications for new versions πŸ†•

This workflow automatically monitors n8n’s release channels (latest and beta) and sends you email notifications whenever a new version is published. It also reads the version of your current n8n instance, allowing you to integrate automatic updates and ensure you never miss a release.

Who is this for

This workflow is designed for n8n users who want to stay informed and up to date with new releases and features without manually checking for updates, especially those managing their own instances who need to plan upgrades and review release notes.

How it works

The workflow performs the following steps:

  • Fetches version information from the npm registry (latest and beta releases)
  • Identifies only new versions by deduplication
  • Retrieves release notes from GitHub for any newly detected version
  • Converts Markdown to HTML for email template formatting
  • Sends a styled email notification including the release name, version tag, your current version, and the complete release notes

Setup

  • Configure your n8n instance URL (Set my_n8n_url) to detect your current version (optional β€” can be left blank)
  • Connect and authorize the Gmail account used to send emails
  • Update the recipient email address in the Gmail node

Requirements

  • A Gmail account for sending emails

Customization tips

  • Adjust the schedule trigger if hourly checks are too frequent
  • Modify the release channel (e.g., β€œlatest” or β€œbeta”) if you want to track a different tag
  • Change the npm registry link if you want to monitor a different package
  • Customize the email template/styling in the Gmail node
  • Add additional notification channels (Slack, Discord, etc.) alongside or instead of email
  • Extend this workflow to automatically update your n8n instance when a new release becomes available

Need help?

If you're facing any issues using this workflow, join the community discussion on the n8n forum.

n8n Workflow: Automated n8n Version Release Email Notifications

This n8n workflow automates the process of checking for new n8n version releases and sending email notifications to a specified recipient. It helps you stay updated with the latest n8n developments without manually checking the blog or release notes.

What it does

This workflow performs the following steps:

  1. Schedules Execution: Runs on a defined schedule (e.g., daily, weekly) to check for new releases.
  2. Fetches n8n Blog Posts: Makes an HTTP request to the n8n blog to retrieve the latest blog posts.
  3. Filters for Release Posts: Identifies blog posts that are related to n8n version releases (e.g., containing "release" or "version" in the title).
  4. Extracts Release Information: Parses the relevant information from the release blog posts, such as the title and URL.
  5. Removes Duplicates: Ensures that only unique release notifications are sent, preventing redundant emails for the same release.
  6. Formats Email Content: Structures the extracted release information into a readable email format using Markdown.
  7. Sends Email Notification: Dispatches an email via Gmail to a configured recipient with the details of the new n8n version release.

Prerequisites/Requirements

  • n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
  • Gmail Account: A configured Gmail credential in n8n to send emails.

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the Workflow: Import the provided JSON into your n8n instance.
  2. Configure Gmail Credential:
    • Locate the "Gmail" node.
    • Click on the "Credential" field and select an existing Gmail OAuth2 credential or create a new one. Follow the n8n documentation for setting up Gmail credentials if needed.
  3. Set Schedule:
    • Locate the "Schedule Trigger" node.
    • Configure the desired interval for the workflow to run (e.g., every day, once a week).
  4. Set Recipient Email:
    • In the "Gmail" node, update the "To" field with the email address where you want to receive notifications.
  5. Activate the Workflow: Toggle the workflow to "Active".

Once activated, the workflow will automatically check for new n8n releases at your specified interval and send email notifications.

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