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Automated email follow-up system with CentralStationCRM, Gmail and Slack alerts

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

How it works time trigger using the cron format, every weekday at 5pm gets CentralStationCRM people updates of today checks for tag "Outreach" if true, sends message on gmail (predefine in node) wa...

Best for

  • Lead Nurturing automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.removeduplicates, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.wait

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automated email follow-up system with CentralStationCRM, Gmail and Slack alerts
Workflow name
Automated email follow-up system with CentralStationCRM, Gmail and Slack alerts

How it works

  • time trigger using the cron format, every weekday at 5pm
  • gets CentralStationCRM people updates of today
  • checks for tag "Outreach"
  • if true, sends message on gmail (predefine in node)
  • waits 7 days, checks for answers
  • alerts user if an answer is there
  • if not, repeats process with second mail

How to set up

  • get credentials for CentralStationCRM, Slack and GMail
  • set up the respective nodes with the credentials
  • define text for your automated mails
  • test without wait nodes

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 - Send a message

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

Block 2 - Cron: weekday 17:00

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

Block 3 - Remove Duplicates

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

Block 4 - Remove Duplicates1

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

Block 5 - get CRM updates

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 6 - test for tag

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 7 - answered?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 8 - get last 7 days

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

Block 9 - alert user

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

Block 10 - send another message

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

Block 11 - get last 7 days again

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

Block 12 - replied now?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 13 - alert user1

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 16 - wait 7 days

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 17 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note8

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

Block 19 - Sticky Note3

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automated email follow-up system with CentralStationCRM, Gmail and Slack alerts
Complexity advanced
Nodes 19
Categories Lead Nurturing
Author CentralStationCRM
Published 24 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/10121/10121.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 Automated email follow-up system with CentralStationCRM, Gmail and Slack alerts do?

How it works time trigger using the cron format, every weekday at 5pm gets CentralStationCRM people updates of today checks for tag "Outreach" if true, sends message on gmail (predefine in node) wa...

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 Nurturing use case.