Automate User Data Management with n8n: From API to Cloud Storage
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Streamline the process of fetching, organizing, and distributing user data. This n8n workflow automatically pulls data from an API, transforms it, and saves it to Google Sheets and as a downloadable file.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow is designed to automate the collection and management of user data from external sources. It begins by fetching random user information via an HTTP request to a public API. The retrieved data is then processed and structured using a 'Set' node to extract specific fields like full name and country. Subsequently, this structured data is appended to a Google Sheet, creating a dynamic and organized user database. The workflow also transforms the data into a CSV file for easier analysis and then into a JSON file, which is saved and can be emailed, providing versatile data accessibility.
Key Features
- Automated Data Fetching: Seamlessly retrieve data from any public API.
- Data Transformation: Clean and structure incoming data for specific needs.
- Google Sheets Integration: Effortlessly populate and update your spreadsheets.
- Multi-Format Export: Generate data in CSV and JSON formats for diverse applications.
- Email Notifications: Automatically send generated files via email.
How To Use
- Configure HTTP Request: Set the
urlparameter to the API endpoint you wish to fetch data from (e.g.,https://randomuser.me/api/). - Set Up Data Transformation: Use the 'Set' node to define the fields you want to extract from the API response. Map them to descriptive names (e.g.,
nameandcountry) using JSON path expressions. - Connect to Google Sheets: Configure the 'Google Sheets' node with your
sheetIdand choose the 'append' operation. Ensure your OAuth2 credentials are set up. - Generate CSV: Set up the first 'Spreadsheet File' node with your desired
fileNameand select 'csv' as thefileFormatto convert the data. - Convert to JSON: The 'Spreadsheet File1' node will take the data and prepare it for JSON conversion. Use the 'Move Binary Data1' node to convert it to binary JSON format.
- Save JSON File: Use the 'Write Binary File' node to save the generated JSON data with a specified
fileName(e.g.,randomusers.json). - Send Email: Configure the 'Gmail1' node to send an email with the generated JSON file as an attachment. Customize the
subjectandmessage. - Append JSON to Google Sheets: Use the second 'Google Sheets' node to append the processed JSON data (after it's been moved to binary and prepared for attachment) to your Google Sheet.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "93f557ab-3823-4174-bca2-ea0a88196660",
"name": "Automate User Data Management with n8n: From API to Cloud Storage",
"nodes": 7,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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