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Discover GitHub developers with Hunter.io email lookup & Google Sheets CRM sync

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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 discovers developers on GitHub, enriches their data with email addresses, removes duplicates, and saves everything into a structured Google Sheets CRM. No manual searchi...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.merge, 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 Gilbert Onyebuchi.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Discover GitHub developers with Hunter.io email lookup & Google Sheets CRM sync
Workflow name
Discover GitHub developers with Hunter.io email lookup & Google Sheets CRM sync

This workflow automatically discovers developers on GitHub, enriches their data with email addresses, removes duplicates, and saves everything into a structured Google Sheets CRM. No manual searching, copying, or data cleaning required.

It’s perfect for recruiter teams, SaaS founders, agencies, and outbound marketers who need fresh developer leads every day without spending hours on GitHub.

How It Works

This automation is divided into 3 clear stages:

  1. Find Developers on GitHub. The workflow runs on a schedule (daily/hourly).

  2. Enrich Developer Data with Emails. The workflow checks if a developer already has an email. If not, it automatically uses Hunter.io to find a professional email address.

  3. Remove Duplicates & Save to Google Sheets

What You Get

  • Automatic developer sourcing

  • Email enrichment using Hunter.io

  • Built-in duplicate detection

  • Clean, enriched data you can use instantly for outreach

What You Need

  • GitHub API

  • Hunter.io API key

  • Google Sheets connection

  • n8n (self-hosted or cloud)

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 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 2 - Define Developer Searches

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

Block 3 - Search GitHub Users

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 4 - Parse Users

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

Block 5 - Get User Details

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 6 - Extract Developer Data

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

Block 7 - Need Email Enrichment?

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

Block 8 - Hunter.io Email Lookup

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 9 - Update With Email

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

Block 10 - Check For Duplicates

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 11 - Filter Duplicates

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

Block 12 - Format For Database

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

Block 13 - Add to Lead Database

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 14 - Merge

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 15 - Sticky Note

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note3

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Discover GitHub developers with Hunter.io email lookup & Google Sheets CRM sync
Complexity advanced
Nodes 18
Categories Lead Generation
Author Gilbert Onyebuchi
Published 30 Nov 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/11375/11375.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 Discover GitHub developers with Hunter.io email lookup & Google Sheets CRM sync do?

This workflow automatically discovers developers on GitHub, enriches their data with email addresses, removes duplicates, and saves everything into a structured Google Sheets CRM. No manual searchi...

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 Generation use case.