Build Powerful AI Agents with n8n (Step by Step Guide!)
AI Summary
In this video, the creator explains how to build AI agents using the open-source platform n8n to automate tasks, specifically focusing on handling emails. The following key points are covered:
Introduction to n8n: An open-source workflow automation tool designed for user-friendly integration of various applications without coding.
Automating Email Responses:
- Create an AI agent to fetch emails from Gmail.
- Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT to draft responses based on email content with custom instructions.
- Draft responses in Gmail rather than sending automatically for safety.
Optional Features:
- If urgent emails are detected, send notifications via Slack for immediate attention.
Ways to Use n8n:
- Cloud Version: Hosted by n8n, starting at $20/month.
- Self-Hosting: Requires technical setup but offers privacy and control.
- Virtual Private Server (VPS): Easier setup using services like Hostinger, starting at $6/month.
Linking Applications:
- Explanation of how to link services like Gmail and Slack in the setup process.
- Detailed steps for configuring triggers in n8n, managing API keys for OpenAI, and customizing the agent’s behavior.
Testing and Deploying Automation:
- Demonstration of testing the workflow and adjusting settings to activate it.
- Use of templates within n8n for convenient setup of workflows.