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Collect posts from Twitter and send to Airtable

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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 collects tweets (100 but adjustable) and add them to AirTable. Starting the 2nd execution, the workflow will add only the new tweets (based on Tweet ID), so there won't be any tweet d...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.twitter, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.airtable, n8n-nodes-base.merge

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Collect posts from Twitter and send to Airtable
Workflow name
Collect posts from Twitter and send to Airtable

This workflow collects tweets (100 but adjustable) and add them to AirTable. Starting the 2nd execution, the workflow will add only the new tweets (based on Tweet ID), so there won't be any tweet duplications

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 - On clicking 'execute'

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

Block 2 - Twitter

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

Block 3 - Set_AT_list

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

Block 4 - get airtable list

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

Block 5 - set twitter data

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

Block 6 - Leave only new tweets

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

Block 7 - Append new tweets to airtable

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Collect posts from Twitter and send to Airtable
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 7
Categories Market Research
Author OsherD
Published 19 Jan 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1403/1403.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 Collect posts from Twitter and send to Airtable do?

This workflow collects tweets (100 but adjustable) and add them to AirTable. Starting the 2nd execution, the workflow will add only the new tweets (based on Tweet ID), so there won't be any tweet d...

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 Market Research use case.