n8n Workflow: Basic Workflow Structure

This n8n workflow provides a foundational structure demonstrating the use of several core n8n nodes for basic data manipulation, conditional logic, and external API interaction. It's a versatile starting point for building more complex automations.

What it does

This workflow showcases a sequence of common n8n operations:

1. Manual Trigger: Initiates the workflow execution when manually triggered within the n8n interface.
2. Edit Fields (Set): Allows for setting or modifying data fields within the workflow items. This is useful for preparing data for subsequent steps.
3. HTTP Request: Makes an external HTTP request to a specified URL. This node is a powerful tool for interacting with various APIs and web services.
4. If: Implements conditional logic, routing workflow items based on whether a defined condition evaluates to true or false.
5. Code: Executes custom JavaScript code, providing flexibility for complex data transformations or logic that cannot be achieved with standard nodes.
6. Wait: Pauses the workflow execution for a specified duration, which can be useful for rate limiting, waiting for external processes, or scheduling delays.
7. Sticky Note: Provides a way to add comments or notes directly into the workflow canvas for documentation and clarity.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Instance: You need a running n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud) to import and execute this workflow.
• Basic JavaScript Knowledge (for Code node): If you intend to modify the "Code" node, familiarity with JavaScript will be beneficial.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the workflow:
   • Copy the provided JSON code.
   • In your n8n instance, click "New" in the workflows section.
   • Go to "File" > "Import from JSON" and paste the JSON code.
   • Click "Import".
2. Configure Nodes (if necessary):
   • Edit Fields (Set): Adjust the fields and values you want to set or modify.
   • HTTP Request: Configure the URL, method, headers, and body for the API request you wish to make.
   • If: Define the conditions that will determine the routing of your data (e.g., check a value, compare strings).
   • Code: Modify the JavaScript code within this node to perform your desired custom logic.
   • Wait: Set the desired delay time.
3. Activate the workflow: Toggle the workflow to "Active" in the top right corner.
4. Execute the workflow: Click "Execute Workflow" to run it manually and observe its behavior.

This workflow serves as an excellent template to understand fundamental n8n concepts and can be easily extended or modified to fit specific automation needs.