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n8n Workflow Automation

Connect SwanDigitals with other apps using n8n workflow automation. Trigger actions based on customer conversations, sync data to your CRM, and automate repetitive tasks.

Available in: Growth Hub, Performance Pro, and Scale plans.

Pre-built Workflows

SwanDigitals includes ready-to-use workflows for common automation scenarios.

New Lead Alert

Triggers when a new conversation is labeled as hot-lead or has pricing keywords.

  • • Sends Slack/email notification
  • • Creates a task in your tool of choice
  • • Adds to CRM automatically

Hot Lead + HubSpot Sync

Syncs qualified leads to HubSpot with full conversation context.

  • • Creates contact in HubSpot
  • • Adds conversation summary
  • • Sets lead status

Demo Booked Alert

Notifies sales team when customer requests a demo.

  • • Sends email/SMS to sales
  • • Creates calendar invite
  • • Adds demo-booked label

Human Handoff Alert

Triggers when customer requests human agent.

  • • Notifies available agents
  • • Creates escalation task
  • • Logs handoff reason

Setting Up n8n

1. Connect SwanDigitals to n8n

  1. Navigate to Settings → Integrations → n8n
  2. Enter your n8n instance URL (e.g., https://n8n.swandigitals.com)
  3. Generate an API key for authentication
  4. Click Test Connection

2. Enable Webhooks in SwanDigitals

Configure which events should trigger n8n workflows. See the Integrations guide for detailed webhook setup instructions.

  1. Go to Settings → Developers → Webhooks
  2. Click Add Webhook
  3. Select events: conversation.created, message.created, etc.
  4. Enter your n8n webhook URL
  5. Save and enable the webhook

Common Integrations

HubSpot

Sync leads and contacts to HubSpot for a complete customer view.

  • • Create/update contacts
  • • Create tasks and deals
  • • Log conversation notes

Slack

Get real-time notifications in Slack channels.

  • • Hot lead alerts
  • • Demo booking notifications
  • • Support escalation alerts

Google Sheets

Log leads and conversations to spreadsheets.

  • • Lead capture logging
  • • Conversation metrics
  • • Agent performance tracking

Google Calendar

Create calendar events for demos and follow-ups.

  • • Demo scheduling
  • • Follow-up reminders
  • • Agent availability

Email (Gmail/SMTP)

Send automated emails based on conversation events.

  • • Welcome emails
  • • Follow-up sequences
  • • Support confirmations

WhatsApp (via Meta)

Trigger WhatsApp messages from workflow events.

  • • Appointment reminders
  • • Order updates
  • • Shipping notifications

Next Steps

  • Automation — Learn about built-in macros and rules
  • Integrations — More connection options
  • Troubleshooting — Debug workflow issues