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Track and receive Upwork job alerts via WhatsApp and Google Sheets

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Short Description Automatically scrape new Upwork job listings, save them to Google Sheets, and get real time WhatsApp alerts when new matching jobs a...

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.respondtowebhook

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Track and receive Upwork job alerts via WhatsApp and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Track and receive Upwork job alerts via WhatsApp and Google Sheets

Short Description

Automatically scrape new Upwork job listings, save them to Google Sheets, and get real-time WhatsApp alerts when new matching jobs appear. This workflow helps freelancers and agencies track new opportunities instantly — without checking Upwork manually.


Who’s it for

For freelancers, agencies, and automation enthusiasts who want to monitor Upwork jobs automatically and receive instant notifications for relevant projects.

How it works

This workflow connects with RapidAPI to fetch new Upwork job listings, filters relevant ones, stores them in a Google Sheet, and sends WhatsApp alerts for matching results.
It includes:

  • Trigger node for scheduled or webhook-based execution
  • HTTP Request node connected to RapidAPI for scraping
  • Google Sheets node to store job data
  • Filter (IF) node to select relevant jobs
  • WhatsApp API node to send alerts automatically

How to set up

  1. Get an API key from RapidAPI and subscribe to an Upwork scraper API.
  2. Create a Google Sheet with columns like Title, Budget, Category, Link, and Description.
  3. Connect your Google account to n8n using Google Sheets credentials.
  4. Set up your WhatsApp API endpoint (e.g., via Waha API or WhatsApp Cloud API).
  5. Paste your API keys into the HTTP Request nodes and test the workflow.
  6. Schedule the workflow to run automatically (e.g., every hour or once daily).

Requirements

  • RapidAPI account (for Upwork scraper API)
  • Google Sheets account
  • WhatsApp API access (Waha / Cloud API)
  • n8n cloud or self-hosted instance

How to customize

You can modify this workflow to:

  • Track specific job categories or keywords (e.g., “automation”, “AI”, “n8n”)
  • Send alerts to Telegram, Discord, or Slack instead of WhatsApp
  • Add budget or client rating filters for higher-quality job leads
  • Connect it with Airtable or Notion for advanced job tracking

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 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - Append or update row in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 3 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

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

Block 4 - Edit Fields

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

Block 5 - If

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

Block 6 - Edit Fields2

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note

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

Block 8 - Webhook

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

Block 9 - Respond to Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 10 - HTTP Request

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

Block 11 - Send message

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 17 - HTTP Request1

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track and receive Upwork job alerts via WhatsApp and Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 17
Categories Lead Generation
Author Asfandyar Malik
Published 15 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/9713/9713.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 Track and receive Upwork job alerts via WhatsApp and Google Sheets do?

Short Description Automatically scrape new Upwork job listings, save them to Google Sheets, and get real time WhatsApp alerts when new matching jobs a...

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 Lead Generation use case.