Set up n8n to draft mail, posts, and follow-up tasks
They used n8n to prepare email replies, turn a topic into a LinkedIn draft, and pull tasks from incoming mail for review.
- What they did
- They made three n8n automations. The first checks Gmail for new messages, sends the text to OpenAI or Gemini to write a reply, then pauses so the user can approve it before Gmail sends anything. The second starts from a form topic, has OpenAI produce a LinkedIn post, and either saves it in Notion or emails it. The third monitors Gmail, spots action items with keywords or AI, and files them in Google Tasks or Notion.
- How it went
- No benchmark numbers were included. The post says setups like these can free up hours each week, and it points readers to video walkthroughs for each one.
- Tips
- Begin with a basic test flow before adding more branches. n8n can run locally with npm or Docker, or you can use the hosted version.
Try it yourself with n8n
Create an n8n workflow for [Gmail label, sender, or mailbox] that watches for new messages, writes a reply in [your tone or style], and stops for my approval before any email is sent. In the same message, identify any tasks or next steps and save them to [Google Tasks or a Notion database]. If anything needs sending, deleting, or submitting, pause first and ask me to confirm. Test the workflow with one sample email and show me the draft reply plus the task list before taking the next step.
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