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Scan URLs for security threats with urlscan.io and GPT-4o mini

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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 • Webhook → urlscan.io → GPT 4o mini → Gmail • Payload example: • urlscan.io returns a Scan ID and raw JSON. • AI node classifies the scan as malicious / suspicious / benign , assigns ...

Best for

  • SecOps automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.urlscanio, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Scan URLs for security threats with urlscan.io and GPT-4o mini
Workflow name
Scan URLs for security threats with urlscan.io and GPT-4o mini

How it works

Webhook → urlscan.io → GPT-4o mini → Gmail
• Payload example: { "url": "https://example.com" }
• urlscan.io returns a Scan ID and raw JSON.
• AI node classifies the scan as malicious / suspicious / benign, assigns a 1-10 risk score, and writes a two-sentence summary.
• Gmail sends an alert that includes the URL, Scan ID, AI verdict, screenshot link, and full report link.


Set-up steps (~5 min)

• Create three credentials in n8n

  1. urlscan.io API key
  2. OpenAI API key (GPT-4o mini access)
  3. Gmail OAuth (or SMTP)
    • Replace those fields in the nodes, or reference env vars like {{ $env.OPENAI_API_KEY }}.
    • Switch the Webhook to Production → copy the live URL.
    • Test with:
curl -X POST <your-webhook-url> \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '{ "url": "https://example.com" }'

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 - Sticky Note — How it works

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

Block 2 - Sticky Note — Setup

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

Block 3 - Webhook

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

Block 4 - Perform a scan

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

Block 5 - Wait

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 6 - Send a message

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

Block 7 - Message a model

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Scan URLs for security threats with urlscan.io and GPT-4o mini
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 7
Categories SecOps, Multimodal AI
Author Calistus Christian
Published 08 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7159/7159.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 Scan URLs for security threats with urlscan.io and GPT-4o mini do?

How it works • Webhook → urlscan.io → GPT 4o mini → Gmail • Payload example: • urlscan.io returns a Scan ID and raw JSON. • AI node classifies the scan as malicious / suspicious / benign , assigns ...

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, Multimodal AI use case.