Product information "n8n"
n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets users design and run automations composed of nodes, connecting APIs and services and triggering execution through webhooks.
This Universal Task enables customers to trigger and monitor n8n workflow executions straight from the Universal Controller, exposing the execution's result or failure detail as Universal Task output.
Key Features
- Trigger an n8n workflow via its webhook and poll the execution to a terminal state.
- Resume a previously failed, crashed, or cancelled execution from its last completed node instead of restarting the workflow.
- Stop the underlying n8n execution when the Universal Controller task instance is cancelled.
| Extension Name: | ue-n8n |
|---|---|
| Universal Template Name: | n8n |
| Vendor Product: | n8n |
| Version: | 1.0.0 |
| Compatibility : | UC/UA 7.7 and above |
| Support: | Stonebranch Certified |
Workflow
Use Case 1: n8n Workflow Trigger and Monitor & Email Notification
Description
This workflow automates the execution and monitoring of a workflow on n8n. The workflow triggers the designated n8n workflow and continuously monitors its execution status.
Based on the outcome:
- If the process completes successfully, a success notification email is sent.
- If the process fails, a failure alert email is sent.
This ensures proactive communication and operational transparency for integration processes.
Business Value
- Improved Visibility: Provides real-time status updates on n8n workflow executions.
- Faster Incident Response: Immediate failure notifications enable quicker troubleshooting and reduced downtime.
- Operational Efficiency: Eliminates manual monitoring of n8n workflows.
- Process Reliability: Ensures integrations are actively tracked and validated.
Technical Capabilities
- Automated n8n Workflow Trigger: Initiates n8n workflow execution via API integration.
- Execution Monitoring: Polls and evaluates the runtime status of the n8n workflow.
- Conditional Workflow Logic: Routes execution path based on success or failure status.
- Scalable Orchestration: Can be extended to monitor multiple n8n workflows or additional downstream processes.