Discover LinkedIn leads and draft outreach using Apify, Google Sheets, and Gemini

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1. Workflow Overview

LinkedIn Lead Discovery & AI Outreach System This n8n template helps you discover LinkedIn profiles using Google Search, enrich them with public data, and generate personalized outreach messages — ...

Best for

Lead Generation automation workflows
AI Summarization automation workflows
advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.googlegemini

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Discover LinkedIn leads and draft outreach using Apify, Google Sheets, and Gemini
Workflow name: Discover LinkedIn leads and draft outreach using Apify, Google Sheets, and Gemini

LinkedIn Lead Discovery & AI Outreach System

This n8n template helps you discover LinkedIn profiles using Google Search, enrich them with public data, and generate personalized outreach messages — all without unsafe browser automation.

What this template demonstrates

Safe LinkedIn lead discovery without direct scraping
Scalable batch processing using Split In Batches
Google Sheets as a lightweight lead database
Responsible AI usage with strict prompt constraints
Clear separation between data collection and messaging

Use cases

B2B lead research for agencies and consultants
Founder-led outbound without expensive SaaS tools
Market research and prospect list building
Personal LinkedIn outreach systems
Pre-sales research workflows

How it works

Role and location keywords are generated automatically
Apify runs Google searches to find LinkedIn profile URLs
Results are stored in Google Sheets
Profiles are enriched one-by-one
AI generates a connection message
A follow-up message is generated after connection
Lead status is updated to avoid duplicates

How to use

Make a copy of the Google Sheet 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UXwFkCGgQKrfOiDgohQLy7WsqUw5TL3unPBgRi4npBQ/copy
Add your Apify API token
Connect your Google Sheets credentials
Review or customise role keywords
Run the workflow in test mode
Monitor results inside Google Sheets

Requirements

n8n (Cloud or Self-hosted)
Apify account (free tier works for testing)
Google Sheets access
Gemini / LLM API key (for messaging)

Customising this workflow

Change target roles or locations in the query generator
Replace Google Sheets with a database if needed
Adjust AI prompts to match your brand tone
Disable follow-up generation if not required
Add rate limits or delays for larger runs

Good to know

This template does NOT send LinkedIn messages automatically
It focuses on research, enrichment, and message drafting
Designed to be compliant, stable, and production-ready
Ideal foundation for custom outreach systems

Who this is for

n8n users building lead generation systems
Freelancers and agencies avoiding expensive SaaS tools
Founders running manual or semi-automated outreach
Anyone who wants control, transparency, and ownership

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 - Search in Apify

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

Block 2 - Flatten Apify Results

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

Block 3 - Save in Database

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.5

Block 4 - Sticky Note

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

Block 5 - Generate LinkedIn Search Queries

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

Block 6 - Loop Over Items

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices: Version 3

Block 7 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 12 - Load Unenriched Profiles

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.5

Block 13 - Process Each Profile

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices: Version 3

Block 14 - Scrape LinkedIn Profile Data

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

Block 15 - Generate Connection Message

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.googleGemini - googleGemini
Config choices: Version 1

Block 16 - Save Enriched Lead Data

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.5

Block 17 - Generate Follow-Up Message

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.googleGemini - googleGemini
Config choices: Version 1

Block 18 - Update Follow-Up in Sheet

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.5

Block 19 - Mark Profile as Enriched

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.5

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Discover LinkedIn leads and draft outreach using Apify, Google Sheets, and Gemini
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	19
Categories	Lead Generation, AI Summarization
Author	Dinakar Selvakumar
Published	04 Jan 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/12459/12459.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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. 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.

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Lead Generation workflows AI Summarization workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Discover LinkedIn leads and draft outreach using Apify, Google Sheets, and Gemini do?

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, AI Summarization use case.

Dinakar Selvakumar

13 workflows

Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.code n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets n8n-nodes-base.stickynote n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.googlegemini

Complexity

advanced

Published 04 Jan 2026

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Discover LinkedIn leads and draft outreach using Apify, Google Sheets, and Gemini

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1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

LinkedIn Lead Discovery & AI Outreach System

What this template demonstrates

Use cases

How it works

How to use

Requirements

Customising this workflow

Good to know

Who this is for

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Search in Apify

Block 2 - Flatten Apify Results

Block 3 - Save in Database

Block 4 - Sticky Note

Block 5 - Generate LinkedIn Search Queries

Block 6 - Loop Over Items

Block 7 - Sticky Note1

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

Block 9 - Sticky Note4

Block 10 - Sticky Note5

Block 11 - Sticky Note6

Block 12 - Load Unenriched Profiles

Block 13 - Process Each Profile

Block 14 - Scrape LinkedIn Profile Data

Block 15 - Generate Connection Message

Block 16 - Save Enriched Lead Data

Block 17 - Generate Follow-Up Message

Block 18 - Update Follow-Up in Sheet

Block 19 - Mark Profile as Enriched

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions