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Manage emails via WhatsApp with Gmail, GPT and voice recognition

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

How it works This workflow turns WhatsApp into a smart email command center using AI. Users can speak or type instructions like: "Send a follow up to Claire” "Write a draft email to Claire to co...

Best for

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

Tools used

@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, n8n-nodes-base.gmailtool, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-base.whatsapptrigger, n8n-nodes-base.switch, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, 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 Floyd Mahou.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Manage emails via WhatsApp with Gmail, GPT and voice recognition
Workflow name
Manage emails via WhatsApp with Gmail, GPT and voice recognition

🔍 How it works

This workflow turns WhatsApp into a smart email command center using AI.

Users can speak or type instructions like:

  • "Send a follow-up to Claire”
  • "Write a draft email to Claire to confirm tomorrow’s meeting at 5 PM”
  • "What is the name of Claire's firm?”

The agent transcribes voice notes, extracts intent with GPT, interacts with Gmail (send, draft, search), and replies with a confirmation via WhatsApp — either as text or a voice message.

⚙️ Key Modules Used

  • WhatsApp Business Webhook (Meta)
  • OpenAI Whisper (voice transcription)
  • GPT (intent + content generation)
  • Gmail (search, draft, send)
  • Airtable (contact lookup + memory logging)

🧠 Memory Layer (Optional)

The agent logs key fields in Airtable:

  • Recipient email
  • Company / job title And more... This creates a lightweight "gut memory” so the agent feels context-aware.

🗺️ Setup Steps

  1. Connect WhatsApp Business API (via Meta Developer Console)
  2. Add OpenAI and Gmail credentials in n8n
  3. Link your Airtable base for contacts and logging

🧩 Best Use Cases

  • Hands-free email reply while commuting
  • Fast Gmail access for busy consultants / solopreneurs
  • Custom business agents for service-based professionals

⏱️ Estimated Setup Time

30–60 minutes

✅ Requirements

  • WhatsApp Business Cloud access
  • OpenAI API Key
  • Gmail or Google Workspace
  • Airtable account (free plan OK)
  • n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted with HTTPS)

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 - Email Agent

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 1.6

Block 2 - Send Email

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

Block 3 - Create Draft

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

Block 4 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 5 - WhatsApp Trigger

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

Block 6 - Switch

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

Block 7 - HTTP Request

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

Block 8 - OpenAI

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 9 - Edit Fields

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

Block 10 - Split Out

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

Block 11 - Edit Fields1

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

Block 12 - WhatsApp Business Cloud1

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

Block 13 - Simple Memory

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.memoryBufferWindow - memoryBufferWindow
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 14 - WhatsApp Business Cloud

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

Block 15 - OpenAI1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 16 - Code

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

Block 17 - If

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

Block 18 - WhatsApp Business Cloud2

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

Block 19 - WhatsApp Business Cloud3

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

Block 20 - Get Email

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

Block 21 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 22 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 23 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 24 - Sticky Note

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Manage emails via WhatsApp with Gmail, GPT and voice recognition
Complexity advanced
Nodes 24
Categories Personal Productivity, AI Chatbot
Author Floyd Mahou
Published 19 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5042/5042.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 Manage emails via WhatsApp with Gmail, GPT and voice recognition do?

How it works This workflow turns WhatsApp into a smart email command center using AI. Users can speak or type instructions like: "Send a follow up to Claire” "Write a draft email to Claire to co...

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, AI Chatbot use case.