Block 1 - OpenAI Chat Model
- Type / Role
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
- Config choices
- Version 1.2
Upwork lead generation: Extract client emails with LinkedIn scraping and AI
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Important notice
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1. Workflow Overview
Automated solution to extract and organize contact information from Upwork job postings, enabling direct outreach to potential clients who post jobs matching your expertise. What It Does Scrapes...
Best for
- Lead Generation automation workflows
- AI Summarization automation workflows
- advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates
Tools used
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.noop, 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 source1.1 Workflow description
- Title
- Upwork lead generation: Extract client emails with LinkedIn scraping and AI
- Workflow name
- Upwork lead generation: Extract client emails with LinkedIn scraping and AI
Automated solution to extract and organize contact information from Upwork job postings, enabling direct outreach to potential clients who post jobs matching your expertise.
🚀 What It Does
- Scrapes job postings for contact information
- Extracts email addresses and social profiles
- Organizes leads in a structured format
- Enables direct outreach campaigns
- Tracks response rates
🎯 Perfect For
- Freelancers looking to expand their client base
- Agencies targeting specific industries
- Sales professionals in the gig economy
- Recruiters sourcing clients
- Digital marketing agencies
⚙️ Key Benefits
✅ Access to hidden contact information
✅ Expand your client base
✅ Beat the competition to opportunities
✅ Targeted outreach campaigns
✅ Higher response rates
🔧 What You Need
- Upwork account
- n8n instance
- Email service (for outreach)
- CRM (optional)
📊 Features
- Email pattern detection
- Social media profile extraction
- Company website discovery
- Lead scoring system
- Outreach tracking
🛠️ Setup & Support
Quick Setup
Start collecting leads in 20 minutes with our step-by-step guide
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📧 Direct Help
Take control of your freelance career with direct access to potential clients. Transform how you find and secure projects on Upwork.
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 2 - Run Every X Hours
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1.2
Block 3 - Fetch Latest Upwork Jobs (Apify)
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 4 - Extract Company or Person Name from Job
- Type / Role
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
- Config choices
- Version 1.9
Block 5 - Name is Found?
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.if - if
- Config choices
- Version 2.2
Block 6 - No Name Found - End Early
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 7 - Is It a Person or Company?
- Type / Role
- @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
- Config choices
- Version 1.9
Block 8 - Person or Company?
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.if - if
- Config choices
- Version 2.2
Block 9 - Search LinkedIn for Company (Phantombuster)
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 10 - Scrape LinkedIn Company Profile
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 11 - Find Company Email (Hunter.io)
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 12 - Search LinkedIn for Person (Phantombuster)
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 13 - Scrape LinkedIn Person Profile
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 14 - Find Personal Email (Hunter.io)
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 15 - Store Results in Google Sheet
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
- Config choices
- Version 4.5
Block 16 - Sticky Note9
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 17 - Sticky Note4
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 18 - Sticky Note
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 19 - Sticky Note1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 20 - Sticky Note3
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 21 - Sticky Note5
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
3. Summary Table
| Workflow | Upwork lead generation: Extract client emails with LinkedIn scraping and AI |
|---|---|
| Complexity | advanced |
| Nodes | 21 |
| Categories | Lead Generation, AI Summarization |
| Author | Yaron Been |
| Published | 08 Jun 2025 |
4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch
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1. Download the workflow JSON
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/4794/4794.json as the source template for this automation.
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2. Import the template into n8n
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
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3. Configure credentials and variables
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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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.
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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 Upwork lead generation: Extract client emails with LinkedIn scraping and AI do?
Automated solution to extract and organize contact information from Upwork job postings, enabling direct outreach to potential clients who post jobs matching your expertise. What It Does Scrapes...
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, AI Summarization use case.