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Automate sales call grading with Fireflies.ai, OpenAI, and Google Sheets

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Turn your sales and onboarding calls into actionable insights — automatically! This workflow connects Fireflies.ai with OpenAI to analyze and grade your call transcripts. The results, along with yo...

Best for

  • CRM automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, @firefliesai/n8n-nodes-fireflies.fireflies, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate sales call grading with Fireflies.ai, OpenAI, and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Automate sales call grading with Fireflies.ai, OpenAI, and Google Sheets

Turn your sales and onboarding calls into actionable insights — automatically!
This workflow connects Fireflies.ai with OpenAI to analyze and grade your call transcripts. The results, along with your lead’s details, are logged directly into a Google Sheet for easy tracking. Plus, you’ll get an instant Slack or Gmail notification with the evaluation so you can take quick action.


🚀 What It Does

  • Triggers on new Fireflies.ai transcripts
  • Uses AI to evaluate and grade your calls
  • Logs lead + scoring data into Google Sheets
  • Sends instant updates via Slack or Gmail

💡 Why It’s Valuable

  • Save hours of manual call reviews
  • Keep a consistent, unbiased scoring system
  • Centralize data for reporting and coaching
  • Act faster with real-time notifications

Perfect for sales, onboarding, or customer success teams who want to improve call quality at scale while saving time.


🛠️ Setup Instructions

  1. Connect Fireflies.ai – Enable transcript export from your Fireflies.ai account.
  2. Integrate with OpenAI – Use the provided API key to analyze and score transcripts automatically.
  3. Configure Google Sheets – Create a sheet with columns for:
    • Lead Name
    • Company
    • Call Date
    • Transcript Link
    • AI Score
    • Notes/Insights
  4. Enable Notifications – Connect Slack or Gmail to receive instant alerts with evaluation details.
  5. Test & Launch – Run a sample call to ensure transcripts flow correctly into the sheet and notifications are triggered.

🔄 Detailed Workflow

  1. A new call transcript is generated in Fireflies.ai.
  2. The transcript is sent to OpenAI, where the call is evaluated and scored based on quality, engagement, and outcomes.
  3. The results + lead data are logged automatically into Google Sheets for centralized tracking.
  4. A Slack or Gmail notification instantly alerts your team with the score and key insights, so you can take immediate action.

📊 Google Sheets

Your Google Sheet should include the following columns:

  • Lead Name
  • Email/Contact
  • Company Name
  • Call Date & Time
  • Transcript URL
  • AI Evaluation Score
  • Summary/Next Steps

This structure ensures clarity, easy reporting, and consistent data across all calls.


⚠️ Community Node Disclaimer

This workflow is created with community nodes and integrations. Please review security and API key management best practices before deploying in production.


🖼️ Workflow Template


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 - Webhook

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

Block 2 - Append row in sheet

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

Block 3 - Get a transcript

Type / Role
@firefliesai/n8n-nodes-fireflies.fireflies - fireflies
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Message a model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 5 - Code in JavaScript

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

Block 6 - Code in JavaScript1

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

Block 7 - Send a message

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

Block 8 - Send a message1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 9 - Sticky Note

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note5

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate sales call grading with Fireflies.ai, OpenAI, and Google Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories CRM, AI Summarization
Author Emilio Loewenstein
Published 08 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/9381/9381.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 sales call grading with Fireflies.ai, OpenAI, and Google Sheets do?

Turn your sales and onboarding calls into actionable insights — automatically! This workflow connects Fireflies.ai with OpenAI to analyze and grade your call transcripts. The results, along with yo...

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, AI Summarization use case.