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Create an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL

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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 automatically creates an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL. Prerequisites A PostHog account and [credentials](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/credentials/posth...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.posthog, n8n-nodes-base.webhook

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL
Workflow name
Create an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL

This workflow automatically creates an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL.

Prerequisites

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 - PostHog

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

Block 2 - Webhook

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL
Complexity beginner
Nodes 2
Categories Market Research
Author Harshil Agrawal
Published 03 Mar 2021

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/968/968.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 Create an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL do?

This workflow automatically creates an event in PostHog when a request is made to a webhook URL. Prerequisites A PostHog account and [credentials](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/credentials/posth...

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.