Create, update, and get an entry in Strapi

Strapi integration to automate the creation, updating, and retrieval of content entries, enhancing efficiency and streamlining content management workflows.

7/8/2025
6 nodes
Simple
manualsimplestrapi
Categories:
Communication & MessagingManual TriggeredSimple WorkflowCreative Content & Video Automation
Integrations:
Strapi

Target Audience

Content Creators, Marketers, and Developers
- Content Creators: Those looking to automate the creation of posts in Strapi without manual input.
- Marketers: Individuals needing to streamline content updates and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
- Developers: Technical users who want to integrate Strapi with other tools and automate workflows for efficiency.

Problem Solved

Streamlining Content Management
This workflow automates the process of creating, updating, and retrieving entries in Strapi, significantly reducing the time and effort required for content management. It eliminates manual entry errors and ensures that content is consistently updated across the platform.

Workflow Steps

Workflow Process Breakdown
1. Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when a user clicks 'execute'.
2. Set Node: Predefined values for the post are set, including:
- Title: 'Automate Strapi with n8n'
- Content: 'Strapi is a headless CMS. We will use Strapi and n8n to automate our content creation workflows.'
- Description: 'Learn how to automate Strapi with n8n.'
3. Create Entry in Strapi: The workflow creates a new post in Strapi using the values set in the previous step.
4. Set ID for Update: The ID of the newly created post is captured for future updates.
5. Update Entry in Strapi: The slug of the post is updated to 'automate-strapi-with-n8n'.
6. Retrieve Updated Entry: The workflow retrieves the updated entry from Strapi to confirm the changes.

Customization Guide

How to Customize the Workflow
- Change Content Values: Modify the values in the 'Set' node to create different posts or update existing ones.
- Adjust Slug: Update the slug in the 'Set1' node to reflect changes in the post's URL.
- Modify Content Types: Change the 'contentType' parameter in the Strapi nodes to work with different data models in Strapi.
- Add Additional Nodes: Integrate more nodes to enhance functionality, such as sending notifications upon post creation or updating.