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Brooke Harris
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5 APIs Every n8n Dev Should Know

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If you’re building workflows with n8n, you know the real magic happens when you connect powerful APIs. Whether you’re automating branding, syncing data, or building custom integrations, the right APIs can take your n8n game to the next level. Here are five APIs every n8n developer should know—plus a podcast episode to help you go even deeper.

  1. Slack API Why it matters: Slack is the digital HQ for many teams. With n8n’s Slack integration, you can automate notifications, send alerts, and even trigger workflows from Slack messages.

Use case: Auto-notify your team when a new lead comes in, or post daily reports to a channel—no manual copy-paste required.

  1. Google Sheets API Why it matters: Spreadsheets are the backbone of many business processes. The Google Sheets API lets you read, write, and update data from n8n, making it easy to automate reporting, data collection, and more.

Use case: Log form submissions, sync CRM data, or generate automated reports—all from your workflows.

  1. GitHub API Why it matters: For devs, GitHub is home base. The GitHub API lets you automate repo management, issue tracking, and even CI/CD triggers right from n8n.

Use case: Auto-create issues from bug reports, update project boards, or trigger deployments when code is merged.

  1. OpenAI API Why it matters: AI is everywhere, and the OpenAI API brings GPT-powered magic to your automations. Generate text, summarize content, or build chatbots—directly in your n8n flows.

Use case: Auto-generate email drafts, summarize meeting notes, or power a support chatbot with zero manual effort.

  1. Twitter/X API Why it matters: Social media automation is a must for modern brands. The Twitter/X API lets you schedule posts, monitor mentions, and engage with your audience—all from n8n.

Use case: Auto-post new blog articles, monitor for brand mentions, or reply to DMs with helpful info.

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