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Extract internal links from a webpage

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

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Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.html, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.filter

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Extract internal links from a webpage
Workflow name
Extract internal links from a webpage

Who Is This For?

  • Web developers
  • SEO specialists
  • Digital marketers

What Problem Is This Workflow Solving?

  • Automates the extraction of internal links from a webpage
  • Eliminates the manual and error-prone process of collecting links
  • Facilitates analysis of website structure and optimization

What This Workflow Does

  • Uses HTTP request node to fetch HTML content from a specified webpage
  • Parses the HTML to identify and extract internal links
  • Compiles a list of URLs directing to pages within the same domain

Setup

  1. Configure the Set Base URL node:
    • Set the url field to the URL you want to analyze.

How to Customize This Workflow to Your Needs

  • Change the target URL in the Set Base URL node to analyze different webpages.
  • Add nodes to:
    • Filter or categorize the extracted links
    • Export the list to a database or CSV
    • Send links via email or integrate with other tools

This workflow can be used as a base for workflows to manage the process of extracting internal links, aiding in website optimization and SEO efforts.

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 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

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

Block 2 - Split Out

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

Block 3 - Merge

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

Block 4 - Set Base URL

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 5 - Fetch base URL

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

Block 6 - Extract links

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.html - html
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 7 - Find relative links

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 8 - Append base URL

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 9 - Filter external links

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 10 - Sticky Note

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Extract internal links from a webpage
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 13
Categories Market Research
Author Audun
Published 14 Mar 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/3167/3167.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 Extract internal links from a webpage do?

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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.