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Track technology changes with BuiltWith and log to 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

Automated monitoring system that sends instant alerts when target companies make technology changes, delivered directly to your inbox or Slack. What It Does Monitors technology stack changes Sen...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

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 technology changes with BuiltWith and log to Google Sheets
Workflow name
Track technology changes with BuiltWith and log to Google Sheets

Automated monitoring system that sends instant alerts when target companies make technology changes, delivered directly to your inbox or Slack.

šŸš€ What It Does

  • Monitors technology stack changes
  • Sends real-time email alerts
  • Posts updates to Slack
  • Tracks historical changes
  • Filters by technology type

šŸŽÆ Perfect For

  • Sales teams
  • IT departments
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Technology vendors
  • Market researchers

āš™ļø Key Benefits

āœ… Instant technology change alerts
āœ… Multiple notification channels
āœ… Historical tracking
āœ… Customizable filters
āœ… Team collaboration

šŸ”§ What You Need

  • BuiltWith API access
  • Email service (SMTP/SendGrid)
  • Slack workspace (optional)
  • n8n instance

šŸ“Š Alerts Include

  • Company name
  • Technology changes
  • Timestamp
  • Impact assessment
  • Direct links

šŸ› ļø Setup & Support

Quick Setup

Get alerts in 15 minutes with our step-by-step guide

šŸ“ŗ Watch Tutorial

šŸ’¼ Get Expert Support

šŸ“§ Direct Help

Stay informed about technology changes that matter to your business with automated monitoring alerts and notifications.

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 - Manual Trigger

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

Block 2 - Set Technology

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

Block 3 - Fetch BuiltWith Data

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

Block 4 - Extract Site Info

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

Block 5 - Log to Google Sheet

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note9

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note4

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track technology changes with BuiltWith and log to Google Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Market Research
Author Yaron Been
Published 08 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/4787/4787.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 technology changes with BuiltWith and log to Google Sheets do?

Automated monitoring system that sends instant alerts when target companies make technology changes, delivered directly to your inbox or Slack. What It Does Monitors technology stack changes Sen...

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 Market Research use case.