n8n templates are pre-built automation workflows you can import and use immediately. The official n8n template library offers 7,889+ community-created workflows covering AI, marketing, sales, DevOps, and more.

Key Takeaways

7,889+ templates: The official n8n library has thousands of ready-to-use workflows
One-click import: Add any template to your n8n instance in seconds
AI-focused: Over 75% of workflows now include LLM integrations
Free to use: All community templates are free, regardless of your n8n plan

Where to Find n8n Templates

Official n8n Template Library

The primary source is n8n.io/workflows—the official template library with 7,889+ automations.

According to n8n's documentation, when creating a new workflow, you can choose to start with a template. Browse by category, integration, or search for specific use cases.

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Community Template Libraries

Several third-party libraries offer additional templates:

Library	Templates	Focus
n8n Resources	5,628+	AI, marketing, productivity
n8n Library	2,300+	AI, Slack, Google integrations
GitHub: awesome-n8n-templates	200+	AI-powered automations
n8n Templates Library	1,000+	Mixed categories

GitHub Collections

For advanced users, GitHub offers curated template collections:

awesome-n8n-templates: Gmail, Telegram, Google Drive, Slack integrations
n8n-free-templates: 200+ workflows with vector DBs, embeddings, and LLMs

Best n8n Templates by Category

AI & LLM Templates

According to n8n Library, over 75% of n8n workflows now use LLM integrations. Popular AI templates include:

Content Generation

Blog post generator with OpenAI
Social media content creator
Email response automation

Document Processing

PDF extraction with AI summarization
Invoice data extraction
Contract analysis workflows

Chatbots

Customer service bots with GPT-4
Lead qualification chatbots
FAQ automation systems

Marketing Automation Templates

Email Marketing

Mailchimp subscriber sync
Automated welcome sequences
Re-engagement campaigns

Social Media

Cross-platform posting automation
Content calendar management
Engagement tracking

Lead Generation

Form submission to CRM workflows
Lead scoring automation
Nurture sequence triggers

Sales & CRM Templates

CRM Integrations

HubSpot deal stage automation
Salesforce lead routing
Pipedrive activity logging

Sales Outreach

Follow-up reminder systems
Quote generation workflows
Contract signing automation

LinkedIn Automation Templates

For LinkedIn-specific workflows, ConnectSafely's n8n integration provides specialized templates:

Template	Use Case
Auto-Follow LinkedIn Users	Grow network from Google Sheets lists
Connection Requests to Commenters	Network with engaged users
DM Profile Visitors	Convert profile views to conversations
AI Connection Requests	Personalized outreach with Gemini

These templates use our platform-compliant approach to keep your LinkedIn account safe.

How to Import n8n Templates

From the Official Library

Browse n8n.io/workflows
Click on a template you want
Click "Use workflow"
Sign in to your n8n instance
The template imports automatically

From JSON Files

For templates from GitHub or other sources:

Download the JSON file
In n8n, create a new workflow
Click the menu (three dots) → Import from File
Select your JSON file
Configure credentials for connected services

From Within n8n

According to n8n Docs:

Click "Add workflow" in n8n
Select "Templates"
Browse or search the library
Click to preview, then import

Top 10 n8n Templates for 2026

Based on popularity and utility, here are the most valuable templates:

1. OpenAI Chat Assistant

Build a chatbot powered by GPT-4 that answers questions about your business.

Nodes: Webhook → OpenAI → Respond to Webhook

2. Slack Notification on New Email

Get Slack alerts when important emails arrive in Gmail.

Nodes: Gmail Trigger → Filter → Slack

3. Google Sheets to CRM Sync

Automatically create CRM contacts from spreadsheet rows.

Nodes: Google Sheets Trigger → HubSpot/Salesforce

4. Social Media Cross-Poster

Post once, publish everywhere (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook).

Nodes: Airtable/Notion → Twitter → LinkedIn → Facebook

5. Invoice Data Extraction

Extract data from invoice PDFs and add to accounting software.

Nodes: Email Trigger → PDF Extract → AI Parse → QuickBooks

6. Lead Enrichment Pipeline

Enrich new leads with data from Clearbit or similar services.

Nodes: Form Trigger → Clearbit → CRM Update → Slack Notify

7. Daily Standup Bot

Collect team standup updates via Slack and compile reports.

Nodes: Schedule → Slack Message → Collect Responses → Format → Post

8. Customer Feedback Loop

Route customer feedback to the right team and track resolution.

Nodes: Typeform → Sentiment Analysis → Slack Channel → Notion

9. LinkedIn Profile to CRM

Sync LinkedIn profile visitors to your CRM automatically.

Nodes: ConnectSafely Trigger → Transform → HubSpot Create

Check our LinkedIn visitor to HubSpot template for this workflow.

10. Content Repurposing Engine

Turn blog posts into social media snippets, emails, and more.

Nodes: RSS Feed → OpenAI Summarize → Multi-output → Schedule Posts

Creating Your Own n8n Templates

Best Practices

According to n8n's creator documentation:

Start simple: One trigger, 2-3 actions
Use clear naming: Descriptive node names help users understand the flow
Add sticky notes: Explain what each section does
Test thoroughly: Ensure the template works with fresh credentials
Document requirements: List what credentials users need

Submitting to the Library

n8n is building a creator marketplace. To submit templates:

Build and test your workflow
Export as JSON
Submit via the n8n Creator Hub
Include description, use case, and setup instructions

Accepted templates may be featured and eventually monetized through their affiliate program.

n8n Templates vs Building From Scratch

Approach	Pros	Cons
Templates	Fast setup, proven patterns, less debugging	May need customization, dependency on updates
From Scratch	Full control, exact requirements, learning opportunity	Slower, more errors, reinventing the wheel

Recommendation: Start with templates for common workflows. Build from scratch only when templates don't exist or need significant modification.

Templates for LinkedIn Lead Generation

Combining n8n with ConnectSafely creates powerful LinkedIn automation. Our template library includes:

Lead Capture Workflows

Profile visitors → CRM contacts
Post commenters → Connection requests
Group members → Lead lists

Engagement Automation

Auto-follow from curated lists
Comment engagement sequences
Profile visit tracking

Outreach Sequences

AI-personalized connection messages
Follow-up message sequences
InMail campaigns

Browse all ConnectSafely n8n templates to find workflows for your use case.

n8n Template Complexity Ratings

Understanding template complexity helps you choose workflows that match your skill level:

Complexity	Nodes	Time to Set Up	Example
Beginner	2-5	5-10 minutes	Gmail → Slack notification
Intermediate	5-15	15-30 minutes	Lead enrichment pipeline
Advanced	15-30	30-60 minutes	Multi-channel marketing automation
Expert	30+	1-3 hours	AI-powered content generation with feedback loops

Most templates in the official library are beginner to intermediate level. Advanced templates often require coding knowledge for custom Function nodes.

n8n AI Agent Templates (Trending in 2026)

AI integration is now the fastest-growing category in n8n templates. Here are the most popular AI agent workflows:

RAG Chatbot

Build a chatbot that answers from your company knowledge base using vector stores (Pinecone, Qdrant, Supabase). This template creates a retrieval-augmented generation system that pulls relevant context before generating responses.

AI Email Classifier

Automatically sort and respond to emails using GPT-4 or Claude. The workflow analyzes incoming messages, categorizes them by urgency and topic, and drafts appropriate responses for your review.

Content Repurposing Agent

Turn blog posts into LinkedIn posts, tweets, email newsletters, and YouTube scripts. This multi-output template uses AI to adapt your content for different platforms while maintaining your brand voice.

Sales Lead Qualifier

AI-powered lead scoring that enriches leads and routes to sales reps. The system analyzes company data, social profiles, and engagement history to prioritize outreach.

Code Review Bot

Automated code reviews in GitLab/GitHub merge requests using LLMs. The bot checks for best practices, security issues, and suggests improvements before human review.

According to n8n Library, over 75% of new templates now include AI/LLM integrations. n8n's AI Agent node supports OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and local models via Ollama.

n8n Templates for DevOps & IT

DevOps teams use n8n to automate infrastructure monitoring and deployment workflows:

Server Monitoring Alerts

Check server health → Slack/PagerDuty notification. Monitor CPU, memory, disk usage, and uptime across your infrastructure with customizable threshold alerts.

CI/CD Pipeline Automation

GitHub push → Build → Test → Deploy → Notify. Orchestrate your entire deployment pipeline with notifications at each stage and automatic rollback on failures.

Database Backup Scheduler

Automated PostgreSQL/MySQL backups to S3. Schedule regular backups, compress and encrypt data, upload to cloud storage, and verify backup integrity.

Error Log Aggregation

Collect logs from multiple services → Analyze → Alert. Centralize error tracking from different applications, detect patterns, and escalate critical issues automatically.

SSL Certificate Monitoring

Check expiry dates → Renew or alert team. Monitor all your domains for certificate expiration and trigger renewal workflows or alert DevOps teams 30 days before expiry.

n8n Templates for HR & Recruitment

HR departments are discovering n8n for streamlining hiring and onboarding:

Resume Screening

Parse incoming resumes with AI → Score → Route to recruiter. Automatically extract candidate information, match against job requirements, and rank applicants by fit.

Interview Scheduling

Calendar integration → Automated scheduling → Reminders. Connect to candidate availability, find open slots across interviewer calendars, send invites, and trigger reminder emails.

Onboarding Automation

New hire trigger → Create accounts → Send welcome emails → Assign training. Streamline day-one experience by automating IT provisioning, documentation delivery, and task assignment.

Employee Survey Collection

Schedule surveys → Collect responses → Analyze sentiment → Report. Automate regular pulse surveys, run sentiment analysis on responses, and generate executive dashboards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find free n8n templates?

The official n8n template library has 7,889+ free templates. Additional resources include n8n Resources with 5,628+ templates and GitHub repositories like awesome-n8n-templates.

How do I import an n8n template?

In n8n, click "Add workflow" and select "Templates" to browse the built-in library. For external templates, download the JSON file, create a new workflow, then use Import from File in the menu. You'll need to add your own credentials after importing.

Can I modify n8n templates?

Yes, all n8n templates are fully editable after import. You can add nodes, change logic, update credentials, and customize to your needs. The template is just a starting point.

Are n8n templates safe to use?

Templates from the official library are community-reviewed. For GitHub templates, review the workflow before running—check what data is accessed and where it's sent. Never use templates that require credentials you don't recognize.

What are the best n8n templates for marketing?

Top marketing templates include email sequence automation, social media cross-posting, lead capture forms, and CRM sync workflows. For LinkedIn marketing specifically, ConnectSafely's templates offer compliant automation for profile engagement and lead generation.

Do n8n templates work with self-hosted instances?

Yes, templates work identically on n8n Cloud and self-hosted instances. Import the JSON file and configure your credentials. Self-hosted users have the same access to the template library.

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