Automated Timesheet Report Generator
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Generate professional and detailed timesheet reports automatically. This workflow sorts timesheet entries by user and task, aggregates hours, embeds user avatars, and outputs a stylish HTML report ready for distribution.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow streamlines your timesheet reporting process, transforming raw time-tracking data into a clear, formatted HTML report. It intelligently groups entries by user and specific tasks, calculating total hours for each, and even embeds user avatars for a personalized touch. The report is styled with custom CSS for readability and presented hierarchically, making it easy to digest. Once generated, the HTML report is prepared as a binary file, ready for immediate attachment and distribution via email or other channels. Say goodbye to manual report compilation and hello to efficient, accurate, and visually appealing timesheet summaries.
Key Features
- Automated Report Generation: Create detailed timesheet reports without manual intervention.
- Hierarchical Grouping: Organizes data by
UserandTaskfor clear oversight. - Dynamic Aggregation: Automatically sums hours for each task and user.
- Rich HTML Output: Generates a complete HTML document with custom styling and embedded user avatars.
- Email Ready: Converts the report into an HTML file suitable for email attachments and distribution.
How To Use
- Configure Data Source (GetTimesheetRecords): Replace the placeholder data in the 'GetTimesheetRecords' Function node with your actual timesheet data. This could be from a database, API, spreadsheet, or another n8n node.
- Adjust Sorting (SortElements): If needed, modify the 'SortElements' node parameters to change the order in which data is grouped (e.g., by Project, then User).
- Customize Report Logic (CreateMDReport): Edit the JavaScript in the 'CreateMDReport' Function node to add or remove sections, change formatting, or include additional data fields in your HTML report.
- Update Email Credentials (Send Email): Enable the 'Send Email' node and configure your SMTP credentials and recipient details to automatically send out the generated reports.
- Execute Workflow: Run the workflow manually via 'On clicking 'execute'' or set up a schedule for automated report delivery.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "f38d46bd-d136-4705-a835-5d5849dd1422",
"name": "Automated Timesheet Report Generator",
"nodes": 14,
"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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