Block 1 - Manual Trigger - Start Email Workflow
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1
Video Introduction Want to ...
n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.gmailtrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Milan Vasarhelyi - SmoothWork.
Original n8n.io sourceThis workflow automates repetitive email sending directly from Google Sheets, eliminating hours of manual work each week. It reads email data from your spreadsheet, uses AI to generate personalized content based on recipient context, sends messages through Gmail, and automatically tracks responses back to your sheet. Perfect for sending reminders, follow-ups, or regular customer communications at scale.
Credentials needed:
Google Sheet structure: Create columns for: To (email address), Subject, Introduction (one-sentence recipient context), Status ("To send" or "Sent"), and Response (auto-filled).
Configuration: Update the Google Sheets document ID and sheet names to match your spreadsheet. Customize the AI prompt template in the AI Agent node to match your desired email tone and format. The response tracking branch runs automatically every minute to capture replies.
This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.
| Workflow | AI Agent to send Emails from Google Sheets (video tutorial) |
|---|---|
| Complexity | intermediate |
| Nodes | 12 |
| Categories | Social Media, AI Summarization |
| Author | Milan Vasarhelyi - SmoothWork |
| Published | 26 Mar 2026 |
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/14374/14374.json as the source template for this automation.
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.
Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.
Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.
Video Introduction Want to ...
Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.
Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Social Media, AI Summarization use case.