n8n Crash Course by Jonno

Introduction

• n8n Overview: An automation platform that helps automate mundane tasks.
• Purpose: This crash course aims to take beginners to professional-level proficiency in a few hours.
• Use Cases: AI assistants for document management, task management, social media, calendar, and email automation.

Getting Started

• Avoid long documentation by using practical examples and videos.
• n8n vs Competitors: More economical than Zapier and Make.com.
• Hosting: Can be self-hosted for free or hosted on n8n's platform.

Building Workflows

First Workflow: Lead Management

• Scenario: Automate lead management for service-based businesses.
• Steps:
  • Add leads to Google Sheets upon website inquiry.
  • Send email and notify the team for immediate follow-up.
  • Workflow increases conversion by 391%.

Second Workflow: AI Assistant

• Purpose: Create an AI agent to manage daily tasks.
• Capabilities:
  • Connect with Google Calendar to manage events.
  • Use OpenAI for chat model integration.
  • Implement memory for conversation continuity.

Third Workflow: Daily Reports

• Objective: Generate daily reports of uncontacted leads.
• Components:
  • Fetch leads from Google Sheets.
  • Filter out contacted or rejected leads.
  • Email report of pending leads.

Advanced Topics

Data Types and Structures

• Common Data Types: Text, Numbers, Boolean, Date, Binary.
• Advanced Structures: Arrays (lists), Collections (objects).
• JSON Handling: Key-value pairs essential for data manipulation.

Using Webhooks and HTTP Requests

• Webhooks: Receive data to trigger workflows.
• HTTP Requests: Send data externally to applications not natively supported by n8n.

Building a RAG System

• Concept: Create a system to retrieve information efficiently from stored data.
• Steps:
  • Convert PDFs to text via Google Drive.
  • Utilize a Vector Store for semantic data storage.
  • Implement AI for data retrieval and query response.

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts: Mastery of n8n enables automation of diverse business processes.
• Resources: Blueprints and further learning available through Jonno's community and school.
• Encouragement: Encourage hands-on practice for effective learning and mastery.

Additional Resources

• Blueprints: Available in the description for practical implementation.
• Community Support: Access to group calls and additional content via Jonno's school platform.