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Automate LinkedIn requests & icebreaker with Browserflow and Google sheets

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Disclaimer: As this workflow uses a Community node, it is available only to self-hosted installation of n8n

Who is this for?

This n8n template is designed for professionals, recruiters, and marketers who need to automate LinkedIn data population and contact request processes. It is particularly useful for those looking to streamline their outreach efforts and manage LinkedIn connections more efficiently.

What problem is this workflow solving? / Use Case

The workflow addresses the challenge of manually managing LinkedIn connections and sending contact requests followed by an AI generated ice-breaker. By automating these tasks, users can save time, reduce errors, and ensure consistent follow-ups with potential clients, partners, or candidates.

What this workflow does:

This template extract LinkedIn adresses from a google sheet, check if they already are connected to you, and send them a contact request if hey are not. Then it sends to them an AI generated Ice breaker messages, which take into account the personal and company posts, and your company description, to find common points of interest. You can contact up to 50 persons for free.

Setup

  1. Copy this google sheet to your Google account

  2. Enter your data in "Set your Data Here":

    • Google sheet URL: Paste here the URL of your google sheet
    • Your activity: Define here what your company is about (used to match your activity with the users activity)
    • Your name: Enter your name (used to sign your mail)
    • Your company: Enter here your company name
    • Your email: Used to send your email
    • Maxitems: The number of maximum posts to download from LinkedIn

  3. Set an account on Rapid API, you are allowed for free to 50 credits (5$ for 500) and most of the calls cost 1 credit.

  4. Setup an account at Browserflow You will benefit from a 7 days free trial. And then you will have to pay $17.95. With this account you'll be able to send 1920 connection invites and 3204 messages.

  5. Install n8n-nodes-browserflow from your n8n Settings > Community Nodes. (it means for now that you'll need a self-hosted installation of n8n). and paste the API key you copied earlier as a credential.

  6. Execute it regularly to check if your connections have accepted your connection request.

How to customize this workflow to your needs

  • Customize Contact Messages: Personalize the AI agent prompt that generates the icebreaker
  • Integrate with Other Tools: Add additional nodes to integrate with CRM systems or other marketing tools for enhanced functionality.
  • Monitor and Optimize: Regularly review the workflow's performance and make adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

By following this setup and customization guide, users can leverage this n8n template to enhance their LinkedIn outreach and connection management processes.

Automate LinkedIn Connection Requests with Icebreaker Messages and Google Sheets

This n8n workflow automates the process of sending personalized LinkedIn connection requests, including an AI-generated icebreaker message, by leveraging data from Google Sheets and the Browserflow API. It's designed to streamline your outreach efforts, making it more efficient and tailored.

What it does

This workflow simplifies and automates the following steps:

  1. Triggers on demand or on a schedule: The workflow can be executed manually or set to run at scheduled intervals.
  2. Fetches LinkedIn profiles from Google Sheets: It reads a list of LinkedIn profile URLs and associated data from a specified Google Sheet.
  3. Prepares data for processing: Transforms the incoming data to ensure it's in the correct format for subsequent steps.
  4. Processes profiles in batches: Iterates through the LinkedIn profiles in manageable batches to prevent overloading APIs and manage rate limits.
  5. Generates personalized icebreaker messages (Sub-workflow): For each LinkedIn profile, it calls a sub-workflow that uses an OpenAI Chat Model to generate a unique, personalized icebreaker message.
    • This sub-workflow also includes a structured output parser to ensure the AI-generated message adheres to a predefined format.
  6. Sends connection requests via Browserflow: It uses the Browserflow API to automatically send LinkedIn connection requests with the AI-generated icebreaker message.
  7. Updates Google Sheet: After sending the connection request, it updates the Google Sheet to mark the profile as "processed" or record the outcome.

Prerequisites/Requirements

To use this workflow, you will need:

  • n8n Account: A running instance of n8n (cloud or self-hosted).
  • Google Sheets Account: A Google Sheet containing the LinkedIn profile URLs and any other relevant data for personalization.
  • OpenAI API Key: For generating the personalized icebreaker messages.
  • Browserflow Account: An account with Browserflow to automate LinkedIn actions. You will need to configure Browserflow to connect to your LinkedIn account.

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the workflow:
    • Copy the provided JSON code.
    • In your n8n instance, click "New Workflow".
    • Go to "File" > "Import from JSON" and paste the code.
  2. Configure Credentials:
    • Google Sheets: Set up your Google Sheets credential to allow n8n to read from and write to your spreadsheet.
    • OpenAI Chat Model: Provide your OpenAI API Key in the "OpenAI Chat Model" node within the sub-workflow (node ID 1153).
    • HTTP Request (Browserflow): Configure the "HTTP Request" node (node ID 19) with your Browserflow API endpoint and API key. Ensure the request body and headers are correctly set up to send LinkedIn connection requests.
  3. Prepare your Google Sheet:
    • Create a Google Sheet with at least one column for LinkedIn profile URLs. You might also include columns for names, company, or other data to enrich the icebreaker messages.
    • Ensure the sheet name and column headers match what is configured in the "Google Sheets" node (node ID 18).
  4. Customize the Icebreaker Logic:
    • Open the "Execute Sub-workflow" node (node ID 111) and then navigate into the sub-workflow it calls.
    • Adjust the prompt in the "Basic LLM Chain" node (node ID 1123) and "OpenAI Chat Model" node (node ID 1153) to refine the icebreaker message generation to your specific needs.
    • Modify the "Structured Output Parser" node (node ID 1179) if you need a different output structure for your icebreaker messages.
  5. Configure Trigger:
    • Manual Trigger: Click "Execute Workflow" to run it manually.
    • Schedule Trigger: Configure the "Schedule Trigger" node (node ID 839) to run the workflow at desired intervals (e.g., daily, weekly).
  6. Activate the Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow by toggling the "Active" switch in the top right corner of the n8n editor.

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