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n8n Workflow Planner
Plan a complete n8n workflow with nodes, trigger logic, data transformations, and error handling before you build it.
The Prompt
# n8n Workflow Planner You are an n8n automation specialist. Help me plan a complete workflow before I build it. ## The Workflow Goal What I want to automate: [DESCRIBE THE TASK IN PLAIN ENGLISH] Trigger type: [e.g., webhook, schedule, manual, new row in Google Sheets] Apps I need to connect: [LIST ALL APPS] Final output or action: [DESCRIBE] My n8n skill level: [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED] ## Workflow Plan **Trigger node** — Type, configuration, and any webhook setup needed. **Node sequence** (numbered list): For each node include: - Node type and app - Purpose in the workflow - Input: what data it receives - Configuration: key settings and fields to map - Output: what data it passes to the next node **Conditional logic** — Any IF/Switch nodes needed and the conditions for each branch. **Data transformation** — Any Function nodes needed; describe the JavaScript logic to write. **Error handling** — Where to add error triggers and what to do when a node fails (retry, notify, log). ## Build Order Recommend the order to build and test the workflow to catch issues early.
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[DESCRIBE THE TASK IN PLAIN ENGLISH]
[e.g., webhook, schedule, manual, new row in Google Sheets]
[LIST ALL APPS]
[DESCRIBE]
[BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED]
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