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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 looks for a Close Date value using REGEX in the IF node. If it finds the correct value, it will pass that value on. If it does not find the correct value, it will generate a value bas...

Best for

  • Document Extraction automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.noop

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Use REGEX to select date
Workflow name
Use REGEX to select date

This workflow looks for a Close Date value using REGEX in the IF node. If it finds the correct value, it will pass that value on. If it does not find the correct value, it will generate a value based on the present time plus three weeks.

The final result will show up in the NoOps node.

You can text this execution by enabling and disabling the Set node when you run the execution.

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 - On clicking 'execute'

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

Block 2 - Check for Close Date

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

Block 3 - Set Close Date 3 Weeks Later

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

Block 4 - NoOp

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

Block 5 - Set Close Date

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

Block 6 - Set Close Date To Original

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Use REGEX to select date
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 6
Categories Document Extraction
Author jason
Published 16 Nov 2021

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1328/1328.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 Use REGEX to select date do?

This workflow looks for a Close Date value using REGEX in the IF node. If it finds the correct value, it will pass that value on. If it does not find the correct value, it will generate a value bas...

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 Document Extraction use case.