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Send an SMS to a number whenever you go out

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow allows you to send an SMS to a number whenever you go out. Pushcut is an app for iOS that lets you create smart notifications to kick off shortcuts,...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • beginner n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.pushcuttrigger, n8n-nodes-base.twilio

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Send an SMS to a number whenever you go out
Workflow name
Send an SMS to a number whenever you go out

This workflow allows you to send an SMS to a number whenever you go out.

Pushcut is an app for iOS that lets you create smart notifications to kick off shortcuts, URLs, and online automation.

You can have multiple actions for a notification. You can use the IF node to check which action was selected and build the workflow accordingly.

Pushcut Trigger node: This node triggers the workflow when an action is selected by the user.

Twilio node: The Twilio node sends an SMS with the input given by the user.

Based on your use-case, you might want to do something else, for example, send a Tweet, dim or turn off your Philips Hue lights, add activity to Strava or play music on Spotify. Replace the Twilio node with these nodes to customize the workflow as per your needs.

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 - Pushcut Trigger

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

Block 2 - Twilio

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Send an SMS to a number whenever you go out
Complexity beginner
Nodes 2
Categories Personal Productivity
Author Harshil Agrawal
Published 01 Jan 2021

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/870/870.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 Send an SMS to a number whenever you go out do?

This workflow allows you to send an SMS to a number whenever you go out. Pushcut is an app for iOS that lets you create smart notifications to kick off shortcuts,...

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 use case.