Serve Inspirational Quotes On-Demand via Webhook using ZenQuotes API

This n8n workflow provides a simple way to fetch and respond with an inspirational quote on demand using the ZenQuotes API. It acts as a webhook endpoint that, when triggered, retrieves a random quote and immediately sends it back as a response.

What it does

1. Listens for a Webhook Trigger: The workflow starts by waiting for an incoming HTTP request to its unique webhook URL.
2. Fetches a Random Quote: Upon receiving a request, it makes an HTTP GET request to the ZenQuotes API (https://zenquotes.io/api/random) to get a random inspirational quote.
3. Processes the Quote Data: The retrieved quote data is then processed to extract the relevant quote and its author.
4. Responds to the Webhook: Finally, the workflow sends the extracted quote and author back as a response to the original webhook trigger.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Instance: A running n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted).
• Internet Access: Your n8n instance needs internet access to reach the ZenQuotes API.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the Workflow:
   • Download the provided JSON file for this workflow.
   • In your n8n instance, click on "Workflows" in the left sidebar.
   • Click "New" and then "Import from JSON" or "Import from URL" and paste the JSON content.
2. Activate the Workflow:
   • Once imported, ensure the workflow is active by toggling the "Active" switch in the top right corner.
3. Get the Webhook URL:
   • Click on the "Webhook" node (the first node in the workflow).
   • Copy the "Webhook URL" displayed in the node's settings panel. This is the URL you will send requests to.
4. Trigger the Workflow:
   • Send an HTTP GET request to the copied Webhook URL using any tool (e.g., curl, Postman, your browser).
   • The workflow will execute, fetch a quote, and respond with the quote data in JSON format.

Example curl command:

curl -X GET "YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL_HERE"

Expected Response (example):

[
  {
    "q": "The only way to do great work is to love what you do.",
    "a": "Steve Jobs",
    "h": "<blockquote>&ldquo;The only way to do great work is to love what you do.&rdquo; &mdash; <cite>Steve Jobs</cite></blockquote>"
  }
]