n8n Builder

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Learn how to set up your APIs and use n8n Builder to create powerful automation workflows.

Start BuildingSetup Guide

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with n8n Builder in just a few minutes

Step 1

Sign Up

Create your account to access the n8n Builder platform

Step 2

Configure AI Provider

Set up your preferred AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google)

Step 3

Describe Your Workflow

Use natural language to describe what you want to automate

Step 4

Deploy to n8n

One-click deployment to your n8n instance

Setting Up AI Providers

Configure your preferred AI provider to generate workflows with natural language

OpenAI

Use GPT-4 or GPT-3.5 for workflow generation

Setup Steps:

  1. 1.Go to OpenAI's website and create an account
  2. 2.Navigate to API Keys section
  3. 3.Create a new API key
  4. 4.Copy the API key (starts with 'sk-')
  5. 5.Paste it in your n8n Builder settings

API Key Format:

sk-...

Pricing:

Pay per token usage

Anthropic (Claude)

Use Claude for advanced workflow generation

Setup Steps:

  1. 1.Visit Anthropic's console
  2. 2.Sign up for API access
  3. 3.Generate an API key
  4. 4.Copy the API key (starts with 'sk-ant-')
  5. 5.Add it to your n8n Builder settings

API Key Format:

sk-ant-...

Pricing:

Pay per token usage

Google (Gemini)

Use Google's Gemini model for workflow generation

Setup Steps:

  1. 1.Go to Google AI Studio
  2. 2.Create a new project
  3. 3.Enable the Gemini API
  4. 4.Generate an API key
  5. 5.Add it to your n8n Builder settings

API Key Format:

AIza...

Pricing:

Free tier available, then pay per request

Setting Up n8n

Configure your n8n instance to deploy workflows directly from n8n Builder

n8n Cloud (Recommended)

Use n8n's hosted cloud service - easiest setup and works perfectly with n8n Builder

Setup Steps:

  1. 1.Sign up at cloud.n8n.io
  2. 2.Create a new workspace
  3. 3.Go to Settings > API
  4. 4.Generate an API key
  5. 5.Add the API key and your cloud URL to n8n Builder

Example URL:

https://your-workspace.n8n.cloud

Benefits:

  • No server setup required
  • Always accessible
  • Automatic updates
  • Built-in security

Self-Hosted n8n (Public URL)

Deploy n8n on your own server with a public URL that n8n Builder can access

Setup Steps:

  1. 1.Deploy n8n on a cloud server (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.)
  2. 2.Set up a domain name pointing to your server
  3. 3.Configure SSL certificate for HTTPS
  4. 4.Access n8n at your public URL
  5. 5.Create an API key in Settings > API
  6. 6.Add the API key and public URL to n8n Builder

Example URL:

https://your-n8n.yourdomain.com

Benefits:

  • Full control
  • Custom domain
  • No usage limits
  • Data privacy

How to Use n8n Builder

Learn the best practices for describing workflows and getting the most out of AI generation

Email Automation

Automate email responses based on keywords

Example Prompt:

Create a workflow that monitors Gmail for emails containing 'support' and automatically responds with a template

Best Practices:

  • Describe what you want to automate
  • Specify the trigger (Gmail in this case)
  • Mention the action (send response)
  • Include any conditions (keywords)

Data Sync

Sync data between different platforms

Example Prompt:

Build a workflow that syncs new contacts from Airtable to Mailchimp every hour

Best Practices:

  • Mention the source platform (Airtable)
  • Specify the destination (Mailchimp)
  • Include the data type (contacts)
  • Set the frequency (every hour)

Social Media Management

Automate social media posting

Example Prompt:

Create a workflow that posts content to Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook from a Google Sheet

Best Practices:

  • List all platforms involved
  • Specify the data source (Google Sheet)
  • Mention the action (post content)
  • Include any formatting requirements

Pro Tips

Get the most out of n8n Builder with these expert tips

Writing Better Prompts

  • Be specific about triggers and actions
  • Mention data formats and transformations
  • Include error handling requirements
  • Specify frequency for scheduled workflows

Security Best Practices

  • Never share your API keys publicly
  • Use environment variables in n8n
  • Regularly rotate your API keys
  • Test workflows in a safe environment first

Ready to Start Building?

Now that you know how to set up your APIs, start creating powerful automation workflows with n8n Builder

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