Step-by-step workflow
1
Install n8n locally
One command. Opens in browser at localhost:5678.
npx n8n
# Open: http://localhost:5678
2
Create your trigger
Schedule trigger (set times) or Gmail trigger (new email arrives).
3
Add the AI Agent node
Set model to Claude or GPT-4o. Write a system prompt.
You are an email writer for [company]. Write personalised cold emails that: 1) Open with something specific about the recipient, 2) Connect their situation to our solution in 2 sentences, 3) End with a soft CTA. Max 150 words. Sound human.
4
Connect to Gmail and send
Add Gmail "Send Email" node. Test with your own email first.
5
Activate and monitor
Toggle to "Active". Monitor execution log. Iterate on prompt based on reply rates.
Pro tips
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Always test with your own email first
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Add a human review step — don't fully automate outreach without review
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Log sent emails in Google Sheets for tracking
Why this matters for India
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