n8n workflow
In n8n, a workflow is a collection of nodes that automates a process. (The general term is already in the live glossary; this is the n8n term.)
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In business automation
An n8n workflow uses nodes and connections to build a sequence of steps. Breaking parts into sub-workflows can help when the same check or action is used by multiple workflows.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Business workflow example
A workflow receives an inquiry, runs a sub-workflow to normalize the phone number, and saves the result in the CRM. The same normalization is used by an import workflow, so fixing the rule does not require editing two places.
Relevant tools
- n8n
- Workflow and execution management lets you build a process and inspect the data that passed through it.
What to check
- Document the input and output of each part. A change to a sub-workflow can affect other workflows that use it.