Building AI Agents with n8n

Introduction

• Instructor: David Andre
• Goal: Teach how to build AI agents with n8n, a no-code tool, suitable for beginners.
• Current Trend: AI agents' popularity is rising, expected to peak in 2025.
• Opportunity: Hiring a full-stack developer for VL.

Getting Started

• n8n Platform:
  • Visit n8n.io and sign up for free.
  • No-code tool, easy for non-programmers.

Creating a Workflow

• Dashboard Navigation:
  • Create a new workflow.
• Triggers:
  • Various options (manual, schedule, webhook, etc.).
  • Example: Setting up a Telegram trigger.

Setting Up Telegram Trigger

• Connect Telegram:
  • Create a bot via BotFather on Telegram.
  • Obtain and use access token in n8n.
• Testing:
  • Test messages to see if they trigger correctly in n8n.

Handling Text and Voice Messages

• Switch Node:
  • Set up routes for text and voice.
  • Use conditions to differentiate message types.
• Testing:
  • Test both text and voice messages for correct routing.

Using OpenAI for Transcription

• Connect OpenAI:
  • Obtain API key and connect in n8n.
  • Use OpenAI to transcribe voice messages.
• Testing:
  • Ensure transcription is accurate by testing frequently.

Connecting AI Agent

• Adding AI Agent:
  • Use n8n to integrate AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic.
• Capabilities:
  • Handle both text and voice inputs.
• Testing and Debugging:
  • Continuous testing to ensure smooth operation.

Automations and Tools

• Automation Templates:
  • Available in New Society platform.
• Tools Integration:
  • Gmail (read and send emails), Google Calendar (read and create events).

Finalizing and Activating

• Workflow Activation:
  • Once satisfied with testing, activate the workflow.
• Testing in Live Environment:
  • Ensure it works seamlessly in real-time applications.

Advantages and Opportunities

• Comparison with Other Tools:
  • More powerful than Zapier, Make.com, etc.
• Potential Uses:
  • Automate personal tasks, enhance workplace productivity.
• Career Opportunities:
  • Automate workflow in organizations for potential recognition and raise.

Conclusion

• Productivity Boost: Building AI agents can significantly save time.
• Community and Support: Join New Society for templates and more support.
• Future Prospects: Opportunity to be on the leading edge of AI technology development.