HttpRequest Automate

HttpRequest Automate streamlines your monthly event tracking by automatically fetching and compiling event data from a specified location, sending a neatly formatted newsletter to your email with all relevant details. Save time and stay updated with 50 events each month, effortlessly integrated into your workflow.

7/8/2025
15 nodes
Complex
schedulecomplexhtmlextractitemlistswaitschedule triggergmailsticky noteautomationadvancedapiintegrationlogicconditionalcron
Categories:
Communication & MessagingSchedule TriggeredComplex Workflow
Integrations:
HtmlExtractItemListsWaitSchedule TriggerGmailSticky Note

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Event Organizers: Those who need to regularly gather and send information about upcoming events in a specific location.
- Marketing Teams: Professionals looking to promote events through newsletters and email campaigns.
- Automators: Individuals or teams interested in automating their data collection and communication processes.
- Web Scraping Enthusiasts: Users who want to extract data from websites without manual efforts.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually collecting event data from websites and sending it out via email. By automating the process, it ensures that users receive timely updates about events in their chosen location without the hassle of repetitive tasks. It also helps in preventing missed opportunities for engagement and promotion.

Workflow Steps

  • Schedule Trigger: The workflow is set to run automatically each month at 8 PM.
    2. Setup Location and Email: Users specify the location and the email address for sending the newsletter.
    3. Get Events Page: The workflow retrieves the events page based on the specified location and the current month.
    4. Extract Event Data: It extracts event listings from the page, gathering details like date, artist, support acts, location, and event link.
    5. Check Last Page: The workflow determines if there are more pages of events to process.
    6. Split and Limit Events: If there are multiple events, it processes them individually, limiting to one event at a time.
    7. Wait: A 3-second pause is implemented to avoid overwhelming the server with requests.
    8. Collect Results: All collected event data is aggregated into a single result set.
    9. Generate HTML: The data is formatted into an HTML table for email presentation.
    10. Send Email: The formatted HTML is sent to the specified email address, summarizing the total number of events for the month.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying the Schedule: Change the trigger time and frequency according to their needs.
    - Adjusting Location: Update the location parameter to target different areas.
    - Email Configuration: Alter the email address in the 'Setup location and email' node to send newsletters to different recipients.
    - HTML Formatting: Edit the HTML code in the '💄 Lick the stamp' node to change the appearance of the email content.
    - Event Filtering: Add conditions in the workflow to filter events based on specific criteria (e.g., type of event, date range).

    HttpRequest Automate - N8N Workflow Directory