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Automate inactive deal cleanup from GoHighLevel to Slack and Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Description Keep your CRM pipeline clean and actionable by automatically archiving inactive deals, logging results to Google Sheets, and sending Slack summary reports. This workflow ensures your sa...

Best for

  • CRM automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.highlevel, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.slack

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Rahul Joshi.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate inactive deal cleanup from GoHighLevel to Slack and Sheets
Workflow name
Automate inactive deal cleanup from GoHighLevel to Slack and Sheets

Description

Keep your CRM pipeline clean and actionable by automatically archiving inactive deals, logging results to Google Sheets, and sending Slack summary reports. This workflow ensures your sales team focuses on active opportunities while maintaining full audit visibility. πŸš€πŸ“ˆ

What This Template Does

  • Triggers daily at 9 AM to check all GoHighLevel CRM opportunities. ⏰
  • Filters deals that have been inactive for 10+ days using last activity or update date. πŸ”
  • Automatically archives inactive deals to keep pipelines clutter-free. πŸ“¦
  • Formats and logs deal details into Google Sheets for record-keeping. πŸ“Š
  • Sends a Slack summary report with total archived count, value, and deal names. πŸ’¬

Key Benefits

βœ… Keeps pipelines organized by removing stale opportunities. βœ… Saves time through fully automated archiving and reporting. βœ… Maintains a transparent audit trail in Google Sheets. βœ… Improves sales visibility with automated Slack summaries. βœ… Easily adjustable inactivity threshold and scheduling.

Features

  • Daily scheduled trigger (9 AM) with adjustable cron expression.
  • GoHighLevel CRM integration for fetching and updating opportunities.
  • Conditional logic to detect inactivity periods.
  • Google Sheets logging with automatic updates.
  • Slack integration for real-time reporting and team visibility.

Requirements

  • GoHighLevel API credentials (OAuth2) with opportunity access.
  • Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials with edit permissions.
  • Slack Bot token with chat:write permission.
  • A connected n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted).

Target Audience

  • Sales and operations teams managing CRM hygiene.
  • Business owners wanting automated inactive deal cleanup.
  • Agencies monitoring client pipelines across teams.
  • CRM administrators ensuring data accuracy and accountability.

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

  • Connect your GoHighLevel OAuth2 credentials in n8n. πŸ”‘
  • Link your Google Sheets document and replace the Sheet ID. πŸ“‹
  • Configure Slack credentials and specify your target channel. πŸ’¬
  • Adjust inactivity threshold (default: 10 days) as needed. βš™οΈ
  • Update the cron schedule (default: 9 AM daily). ⏰
  • Test the workflow manually to verify end-to-end automation. βœ…

1.2 Logical Blocks

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.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Workflow Description

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Schedule Setup

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Daily at 9 AM

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 4 - HighLevel Configuration

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Fetch All Opportunities

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.highLevel - highLevel
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Filter Logic

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Filter Deals Inactive 10+ Days

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Archive Configuration

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Archive Inactive Deal

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.highLevel - highLevel
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Processing Logic

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Format Deal Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Sheets Configuration

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Log to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 14 - Slack Setup

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Send Slack Report

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate inactive deal cleanup from GoHighLevel to Slack and Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 15
Categories CRM
Author Rahul Joshi
Published 30 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/10325/10325.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate inactive deal cleanup from GoHighLevel to Slack and Sheets do?

Description Keep your CRM pipeline clean and actionable by automatically archiving inactive deals, logging results to Google Sheets, and sending Slack summary reports. This workflow ensures your sa...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

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 CRM use case.