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Automate lead scraping with Scrapeless to Google Sheets with data cleaning

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. Prerequisites A n8n account (free trial available) A [Scrapeless](https://app....

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-scrapeless.scrapeless

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate lead scraping with Scrapeless to Google Sheets with data cleaning
Workflow name
Automate lead scraping with Scrapeless to Google Sheets with data cleaning

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

Prerequisites

  • A n8n account (free trial available)
  • A Scrapeless account and API key

  • A Google account to access Google Sheets

🛠️ Step-by-Step Setup

1. Create a New Workflow in n8n

Start by creating a new workflow in n8n. Add a Manual Trigger node to begin.


2. Add the Scrapeless Node

  • Add the Scrapeless node and choose the Scrape operation
  • Paste in your API key
  • Set your target website URL
  • Execute the node to fetch data and verify results

3. Clean Up the Data

Add a Code node to clean and format the scraped data. Focus on extracting key fields like:

  • Title
  • Description
  • URL

4. Set Up Google Sheets

  • Create a new spreadsheet in Google Sheets
  • Name the sheet (e.g., Business Leads)
  • Add columns like Title, Description, and URL

5. Connect Google Sheets in n8n

  • Add the Google Sheets node
  • Choose the operation Append or update row
  • Select the spreadsheet and worksheet
  • Manually map each column to the cleaned data fields

6. Run and Test the Workflow

  • Click "Execute Workflow" in n8n
  • Check your Google Sheet to confirm the data is properly inserted

Results

With this automated workflow, you can continuously extract business lead data, clean it, and push it directly into a spreadsheet — perfect for outbound sales, lead lists, or internal analytics.


How to Use

⚙️ Open the Variables node and plug in your Scrapeless credentials. 📄 Confirm the Google Sheets node points to your desired spreadsheet. ▶️ Run the workflow manually from the Start node.

Perfect For:

  • Sales teams doing outbound prospecting
  • Marketers building lead lists
  • Agencies running data aggregation tasks

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 - Manual Trigger

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

Block 2 - Clean Data

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

Block 3 - Export to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 4 - Sticky Note

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

Block 5 - Scrape

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-scrapeless.scrapeless - scrapeless
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate lead scraping with Scrapeless to Google Sheets with data cleaning
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 5
Categories Lead Generation
Author scrapeless official
Published 26 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5340/5340.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 lead scraping with Scrapeless to Google Sheets with data cleaning do?

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. Prerequisites A n8n account (free trial available) A [Scrapeless](https://app....

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 Lead Generation use case.