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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 extends n8n and uses R language graphic capabilities. This is a Telegram bot which fetches weather data via the openweathermap.org API, plots an image using ggoplot2 package from R an...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.switch, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.telegramtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.function, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetfile, n8n-nodes-base.writebinaryfile, n8n-nodes-base.set

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Extend n8n with additional tools
Workflow name
Extend n8n with additional tools

This workflow extends n8n and uses R language graphic capabilities. This is a Telegram bot which fetches weather data via the openweathermap.org API, plots an image using ggoplot2 package from R and sends the image to the Telegram user.

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 - Switch

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

Block 2 - msg_greet

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

Block 3 - msg_wrongcommand

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

Block 4 - Telegram Trigger

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

Block 5 - msg_getweather

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

Block 6 - City List

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

Block 7 - Convert API response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.function - function
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Version 1

Block 8 - Get weather data

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

Block 9 - Spreadsheet File

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

Block 10 - Write csv

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

Block 11 - Filename

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

Block 12 - msg_errorAPI

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

Block 13 - Any errors API?

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

Block 14 - msg_errorR

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

Block 15 - Read Binary File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.readBinaryFile - readBinaryFile
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Version 1

Block 16 - R successful?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
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Version 1

Block 17 - Merge

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

Block 18 - Merge1

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

Block 19 - msg_pleasewait

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

Block 20 - Merge2

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

Block 21 - Run R script

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.executeCommand - executeCommand
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Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Extend n8n with additional tools
Complexity advanced
Nodes 21
Categories Personal Productivity
Author Eduard
Published 22 Apr 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1605/1605.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 Extend n8n with additional tools do?

This workflow extends n8n and uses R language graphic capabilities. This is a Telegram bot which fetches weather data via the openweathermap.org API, plots an image using ggoplot2 package from R an...

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 Personal Productivity use case.