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Generate security vulnerability reports with Google Dorks, SerpAPI and PDF4me

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Google Dorks with SerpAPI How it Works: Accepts a domain from a web form Generates a list of Google dorks targeting that domain Scrapes Google search results for each dork using SerpAPI Filters out...

Best for

  • SecOps automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-serpapi.serpapi, n8n-nodes-pdf4me.pdf4me, 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 Sean Birmingham.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Generate security vulnerability reports with Google Dorks, SerpAPI and PDF4me
Workflow name
Generate security vulnerability reports with Google Dorks, SerpAPI and PDF4me

Google Dorks with SerpAPI

How it Works:

  • Accepts a domain from a web form
  • Generates a list of Google dorks targeting that domain
  • Scrapes Google search results for each dork using SerpAPI
  • Filters out junk links (Google internal, non-http)
  • Formats valid results as a markdown report
  • Converts the report to PDF using PDF4me
  • Emails the report to your inbox with Gmail

How To Use:

Step 1. Double Click the SerpAPI node and configure the API key Step 2. Double Click each PDF4me node and configure the API key Step 3. (Optional) Double Click and configure your OAuth credentials and gmail settings on the Gmail node. Step 4. Click 'Execute Workflow' and wait for your report to be generated.

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 - Form Input

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

Block 2 - Generate Categorized Dorks

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

Block 3 - Split Into Batches

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

Block 4 - Rate Limit Delay

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

Block 5 - Flatten Serper Results

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

Block 6 - Clean Output

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

Block 7 - Generate Report

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

Block 8 - Check If Alerting Needed

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

Block 9 - Google search

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-serpapi.serpApi - serpApi
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Convert Markdown To PDF

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-pdf4me.PDF4me - PDF4me
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Convert Markdown To PDF1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-pdf4me.PDF4me - PDF4me
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 14 - Send a message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note3

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Generate security vulnerability reports with Google Dorks, SerpAPI and PDF4me
Complexity advanced
Nodes 16
Categories SecOps
Author Sean Birmingham
Published 24 Nov 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/11195/11195.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 Generate security vulnerability reports with Google Dorks, SerpAPI and PDF4me do?

Google Dorks with SerpAPI How it Works: Accepts a domain from a web form Generates a list of Google dorks targeting that domain Scrapes Google search results for each dork using SerpAPI Filters out...

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 SecOps use case.