Automated Slack Alerts for Workflow Errors
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Receive instant Slack notifications whenever an error occurs in your n8n workflows. This template ensures you're immediately aware of issues, enabling faster troubleshooting and minimal downtime.
About This Workflow
Proactively manage your automated processes with this dedicated error alerting workflow. Designed to integrate seamlessly with n8n, it triggers an alert to a designated Slack channel whenever any connected workflow encounters an error. The alert includes crucial details like the workflow name, the error message, and the last executed node, providing immediate context for efficient debugging. By keeping this workflow inactive and setting it as the 'Error Workflow' in your other automations, you transform n8n's error handling into an actionable, real-time monitoring system, minimizing disruptions and keeping your operations smooth.
Key Features
- Instant Slack Notifications: Get immediate alerts directly in your Slack channel when errors occur.
- Detailed Error Context: Alerts include workflow name, error message, and last executed node for quick diagnosis.
- Seamless n8n Integration: Easily configure as an 'Error Workflow' within your existing n8n setup.
- Multi-language Setup Guide: Comprehensive instructions provided in English, Spanish, German, French, and Russian.
- Minimal Configuration: Designed for straightforward setup with clear guidance.
How To Use
- Create a Slack App: Follow the instructions in the 'SETUP INSTRUCTIONS' sticky note to create a Slack app and obtain a Bot Token.
- Configure Slack Credentials: In n8n, set up Slack credentials using the obtained Bot Token.
- Set Up Slack Node: In the 'Send Reply' node, configure your Slack credentials and specify the target Slack channel (e.g., '#notification'). The message content is pre-configured to include workflow name, error message, and last executed node.
- Connect Error Trigger: Ensure the 'Error Trigger' node is connected to the 'Send Reply' node.
- Set as Error Workflow: Save this workflow but keep it inactive. In the settings of any other n8n workflow you want to monitor, navigate to 'Settings' and select this 'ErrorFlow SlackAlarm' workflow as the 'Error Workflow'.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "9dcc3477-8f0a-4142-9b00-e0124851cc79",
"name": "Automated Slack Alerts for Workflow Errors",
"nodes": 28,
"category": "DevOps",
"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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