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Track new complementary-tool adopters with PredictLeads, Google Sheets, OpenAI and Gmail

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1. Workflow Overview

Track companies adopting tools that complement yours and send AI drafted co marketing outreach emails to new adopters. This workflow reads a list of complementary tools (with their PredictLeads tec...

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  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
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Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.if, 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 Yaron Been.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Track new complementary-tool adopters with PredictLeads, Google Sheets, OpenAI and Gmail
Workflow name
Track new complementary-tool adopters with PredictLeads, Google Sheets, OpenAI and Gmail

Track companies adopting tools that complement yours and send AI-drafted co-marketing outreach emails to new adopters.

This workflow reads a list of complementary tools (with their PredictLeads technology IDs) from Google Sheets, discovers companies that recently adopted each tool via the PredictLeads Technology Detections API, compares against previously scanned domains to find new adopters, enriches each new company, and uses OpenAI to draft a personalized co-marketing partnership email.

How it works:

  1. Schedule trigger runs the workflow daily at 8 AM.
  2. Reads complementary tool names and PredictLeads tech IDs from Google Sheets.
  3. Loops through each tool and discovers recent technology adopters via PredictLeads.
  4. Reads previously scanned domains from a separate Google Sheets tab.
  5. Compares current detections against previous scans to identify new adopters only.
  6. Limits processing to 2 new companies per tool per run (adjustable).
  7. Enriches each new adopter with PredictLeads company data.
  8. Builds a structured prompt and sends it to OpenAI to draft a co-marketing email.
  9. Sends the email via Gmail.
  10. Logs the domain, tool name, and timestamp to the Previous Scan sheet to prevent duplicates.

Setup:

  • Create a Google Sheet with two tabs:
  • "Complementary Tools" with columns: tool_name, tech_id (PredictLeads technology ID).
  • "Previous Scan" with columns: domain, tool_name, detected_at, email_sent.
  • Connect your Gmail account (OAuth2) for sending outreach emails.
  • Add your OpenAI API key in the Draft Co-Marketing Email HTTP Request node.
  • Add your PredictLeads API credentials (X-Api-Key and X-Api-Token headers).

Requirements:

  • Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials.
  • Gmail OAuth2 credentials.
  • OpenAI API account (uses gpt-4o-mini, ~$0.003-0.008 per call).
  • PredictLeads API account (https://docs.predictleads.com).

Notes:

  • The Limit node caps outreach at 2 companies per tool per run -- adjust as needed.
  • Technology IDs for the complementary tools can be found via the PredictLeads API.
  • The Previous Scan tab prevents the same company from being contacted twice.
  • PredictLeads Technology Detections and Company API docs: https://docs.predictleads.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 - About This Workflow

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

Block 2 - đź“‹ Trigger & Input

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

Block 3 - 🔄 Discovery & Change Detection

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

Block 4 - 🤖 AI Outreach

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

Block 5 - 📤 Output

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

Block 6 - ⏰ Daily Schedule

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

Block 7 - đź“‘ Read Complementary Tools List

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 8 - 🔀 Split by Tool

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 9 - 🔍 Discover Technology Adopters

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

Block 10 - đź“‘ Read Previous Scan Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 11 - ⚙️ Compare & Detect New Adoptions

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

Block 12 - âś… New Adoption Detected?

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

Block 13 - 🔍 Enrich Company

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

Block 14 - ⚙️ Build AI Prompt

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

Block 15 - 🤖 Draft Co-Marketing Email

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

Block 16 - đź“§ Send Co-Marketing Email

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

Block 17 - đź“‘ Update Previous Scan Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 18 - Limit

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track new complementary-tool adopters with PredictLeads, Google Sheets, OpenAI and Gmail
Complexity advanced
Nodes 18
Categories Lead Generation, Multimodal AI
Author Yaron Been
Published 17 Mar 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/14099/14099.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 new complementary-tool adopters with PredictLeads, Google Sheets, OpenAI and Gmail do?

Track companies adopting tools that complement yours and send AI drafted co marketing outreach emails to new adopters. This workflow reads a list of complementary tools (with their PredictLeads tec...

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, Multimodal AI use case.