N8N Node

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Overview

The N8N Node is an integration component that enables bidirectional communication between Lamatic and N8N platforms. This node supports both triggering N8N flows from Lamatic and executing Lamatic flows from N8N, providing flexible automation capabilities for complex workflows.

Node Type Information

Type	Description	Status
Batch Trigger	Starts the flow on a schedule or batch event. Ideal for periodic data processing.	❌ False
Event Trigger	Starts the flow based on external events (e.g., webhook, user interaction).	✅ True
Action	Executes a task or logic as part of the flow (e.g., API call, transformation).	✅ True

This node is an Action node that enables bidirectional integration between Lamatic and N8N platforms for workflow automation.

This node is an Action node that facilitates cross-platform workflow automation between Lamatic and N8N systems.

Features

Key Functionalities

Bidirectional Integration: Supports both N8N to Lamatic and Lamatic to N8N flow execution, enabling flexible cross-platform automation.
Easy Configuration: Simple dropdown-based workflow selection and credential management for seamless setup.
Webhook Support: Built-in webhook handling for real-time communication between platforms.
Flexible Triggers: Multiple trigger options for different automation scenarios and use cases.
Real-time Execution: Instant flow execution with webhook-based communication for immediate responses.

Benefits

Cross-Platform Automation: Combines N8N's powerful workflow automation with Lamatic's Gen AI capabilities for sophisticated automation scenarios.
Seamless Integration: Maintains existing N8N flows while adding AI functionality without disrupting current workflows.
Highly Configurable: Enables complex workflow orchestration across multiple systems with flexible configuration options.
Real-time Communication: Provides instant communication between platforms through webhook-based architecture.

Prerequisites

Before using N8N Node, ensure the following:

N8N Setup: Choose your preferred deployment option:
- N8N Cloud: Hosted version with associated pricing plans
- Community Edition: Self-hosted installation on your own server
N8N Lamatic Module: Community node installed in your N8N instance
API Access: Valid N8N API key for authentication
Network Access: Proper network connectivity between Lamatic and N8N instances
Webhook Configuration: Understanding of webhook setup and management

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Installation

Step 1: Set Up N8N

Choose Deployment Option:
- Cloud: Sign up at n8n.cloud (opens in a new tab)
- Self-hosted: Follow installation guide (opens in a new tab)
Install Lamatic Module:
- Navigate to Settings > Community Nodes in N8N interface
- Click Install and enter n8n-nodes-lamatic-ai
- Restart N8N to activate the module

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Ensure you have proper permissions to install community nodes in your N8N instance.

Step 2: Configure N8N API Access

Generate API Key:
- Go to Settings > API in N8N interface
- Copy the generated API key securely
- Note your N8N host URL
Test Connection:
- Verify API key works with N8N instance
- Ensure proper network connectivity

Step 3: Configure N8N Credentials

Use the following format to set up your credentials:

Key Name	Description	Example Value
Credential Name	Name to identify this set of credentials	`my-n8n-creds`
Host URL	N8N instance URL (with protocol)	`https://n8n.example.com`
API Key	N8N authentication key	`your-api-key`

Configuration Reference

Trigger Node Configuration (N8N > Lamatic)

Parameter	Description	Required	Example
Credentials	Selected N8N credentials	✅	`my-n8n-creds`
Workflow ID	N8N workflow identifier	✅	`workflow-123`
Advanced Schema	Custom input schema for workflow data	❌	`{}`

Action Node Configuration (Lamatic > N8N)

Parameter	Description	Required	Example
Credentials	Selected N8N credentials	✅	`my-n8n-creds`
Workflow ID	N8N workflow identifier	✅	`workflow-123`
Webhook Path	Auto-generated webhook path (non-configurable)	✅	`auto-generated-path`

Integration Scenarios

Scenario 1: Trigger Lamatic from N8N

Setup Process:

N8N Side:
- Create new workflow in N8N
- Add Lamatic node to workflow
- Configure with Lamatic project URL and API key
- Define workflow input in JSON format
- Specify Lamatic workflow ID
Lamatic Side:
- Use N8N as trigger node
- Define input schema for incoming data
- Configure credentials with N8N host URL and API key

Scenario 2: Trigger N8N from Lamatic

Setup Process:

N8N Side:
- Create new workflow in N8N
- Add webhook trigger node
- Define webhook path for Lamatic communication
- Configure workflow to handle incoming data
Lamatic Side:
- Use API node as trigger
- Add N8N node to flow
- Select webhook created in N8N
- Configure workflow execution parameters

Low-Code Example

# Trigger Lamatic from N8N 
nodes:
  - nodeId: triggerNode_1
    nodeType: n8nTriggerNode
    nodeName: N8N Trigger
    values:
      advance_schema: '{}'
      credentials: your credential name
      workflowId: your n8n workflow id which is linked to this node
 
# Trigger N8N from Lamatic
nodes:
  - nodeId: n8nNode_716
    nodeType: n8nNode
    nodeName: N8N
    values:
      credentials: your credential name
      workflowId: your n8n workflow id which is linked to this node
      webhookPath: Auto Fetched Non Configurable Webhook Path
    needs:
      - triggerNode_1

Event Trigger Output

The N8N node can trigger events based on the integration type:

N8N to Lamatic Trigger Output

When N8N triggers a Lamatic flow, the output contains:

{
  "success": true,
  "workflowId": "workflow-123",
  "data": {
    "input": "Data from N8N workflow",
    "metadata": {
      "source": "n8n",
      "timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
    }
  }
}

Lamatic to N8N Action Output

When Lamatic executes an N8N workflow, the output contains:

{
  "success": true,
  "workflowId": "workflow-123",
  "executionId": "exec-456",
  "status": "completed",
  "data": {
    "result": "N8N workflow execution result",
    "metadata": {
      "executionTime": "2.5s",
      "nodesExecuted": 5
    }
  }
}

Output Schema

Trigger Node Output (N8N > Lamatic)

success: Boolean indicating successful trigger activation
workflowId: N8N workflow identifier that triggered the event
data: Input data from the N8N workflow execution
metadata: Additional information about the trigger event

Action Node Output (Lamatic > N8N)

success: Boolean indicating successful workflow execution
workflowId: N8N workflow identifier that was executed
executionId: Unique identifier for the workflow execution
status: Status of the workflow execution (completed, failed, running)
data: Output data from the N8N workflow execution
metadata: Additional execution metadata

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Problem	Solution
Connection Failure	Verify N8N Host URL and API credentials are correct
Webhook Issues	Check if webhooks are properly configured and accessible
Workflow Not Found	Ensure workflow IDs are correct and workflows are active
Response Timeout	Verify network connectivity and increase timeout settings if needed
Authentication Errors	Confirm API key permissions and validity
Module Not Found	Ensure N8N Lamatic module is properly installed and N8N is restarted
Schema Mismatch	Verify input/output schemas match between N8N and Lamatic workflows

Debugging

Check Lamatic Flow logs for detailed error messages
Verify N8N workflow status and trigger configurations
Test webhook endpoints for accessibility and proper response
Confirm credential permissions and API access rights
Monitor network connectivity between Lamatic and N8N instances
Review N8N execution logs for workflow-specific issues
Test with simple workflows before implementing complex integrations

Additional Resources

N8N Documentation (opens in a new tab)
N8N Community Nodes (opens in a new tab)
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