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Automated URL phishing & threat analysis with NixGuard AI

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Stop manually checking suspicious links. This free n8n workflow provides the foundation for a powerful, automated URL analysis pipeline. Using the NixGuard AI engine, you can instantly analyze susp...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.executeworkflow, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, 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 Jonathan | NEX.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automated URL phishing & threat analysis with NixGuard AI
Workflow name
Automated URL phishing & threat analysis with NixGuard AI

Stop manually checking suspicious links. This free n8n workflow provides the foundation for a powerful, automated URL analysis pipeline. Using the NixGuard AI engine, you can instantly analyze suspicious URLs from emails, logs, or tickets to uncover phishing attempts, malware hosting sites, and malicious redirects.

What You Will Automate:

  • 🤖 Instant Threat Triage: Get an immediate AI-powered summary of why a URL is malicious, saving you critical investigation time.
  • 🎯 Actionable IOC Extraction: Automatically extract the final redirected URL, malicious domains, and IPs to fuel your threat hunting and blocking rules.
  • 🚀 SOAR-Ready Foundation: This workflow is the perfect starting point for your security playbooks. Use the output to:
    • Alert: Send instant notifications to Slack or Teams.
    • Respond: Create tickets in Jira or TheHive.
    • Block: Add malicious domains to your firewall or DNS filter.

Download this free template and automate your first line of defense against web-based threats in minutes!

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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 - Execute NixGuard & Wazuh Workflow

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

Block 2 - Format NixGuard AI Summary & Wazuh Insights

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

Block 3 - (Optional) Send Slack Alert for High-Risk Events

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

Block 4 - Webhook Trigger (REAL-WORLD USE)1

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

Block 5 - Set API Key & Initial Prompt

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

Block 6 - Next Steps: Automate Response2

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

Block 7 - Workflow Overview2

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

Block 8 - Setup Instructions2

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automated URL phishing & threat analysis with NixGuard AI
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 8
Categories SecOps, AI Summarization
Author Jonathan | NEX
Published 13 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5937/5937.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 URL phishing & threat analysis with NixGuard AI do?

Stop manually checking suspicious links. This free n8n workflow provides the foundation for a powerful, automated URL analysis pipeline. Using the NixGuard AI engine, you can instantly analyze susp...

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 SecOps, AI Summarization use case.