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Scan URLs with urlscan.io and send results via Gmail

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Receive a URL via Webhook, submit it to urlscan.io , wait 30 seconds for artifacts (e.g., screenshot), then email a clean summary with links to the result page, screenshot, and API JSON. What this ...

Best for

  • SecOps 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

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 with urlscan.io and send results via Gmail
Workflow name
Scan URLs with urlscan.io and send results via Gmail

Overview

Receive a URL via Webhook, submit it to urlscan.io, wait ~30 seconds for artifacts (e.g., screenshot), then email a clean summary with links to the result page, screenshot, and API JSON.

What this template does

  • Ingests a URL from a POST request.
  • Submits the URL to urlscan.io and captures the scan UUID.
  • Waits 30s to give urlscan time to generate the screenshot and result artifacts.
  • Sends a formatted HTML email via Gmail with all relevant links.

Nodes used

  • Webhook (POST /urlscan)
  • urlscan.io → Perform a scan
  • Wait (30 seconds; configurable)
  • Gmail → Send a message

Input

{ "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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Scan URLs with urlscan.io and send results via Gmail
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 6
Categories SecOps
Author Calistus Christian
Published 03 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6946/6946.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 with urlscan.io and send results via Gmail do?

Receive a URL via Webhook, submit it to urlscan.io , wait 30 seconds for artifacts (e.g., screenshot), then email a clean summary with links to the result page, screenshot, and API JSON. What this ...

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.