Google recently launched Opal (powered by Gemini), and it’s a fantastic low-code builder for specific AI tasks.
But while playing with it, I realized a pattern: Opal is great at generating the "Content", but it lacks the "Action".
For example, Opal can generate a perfect SQL query, but it can't run it on your database. It can write a cold email, but it can't send it.
The "Opal + n8n" Pattern
I spent the weekend exploring this and curated a directory of 27 Google Opal templates. For each category, I mapped out which n8n workflow you should use to turn that generation into an actual automation.
I categorized them into 3 buckets:
1. Developer Tools 🛠️
- The App: Python Script Assistant or Cron Expression Generator.
- The Workflow: Instead of just copying the code, I linked n8n workflows that can take these scripts and execute them immediately via the Code Node or set up triggers based on the generated Cron schedule.
2. Business & Ops 💼
- The App: Cold Email Generator or SOP Writer.
- The Workflow: I paired these with n8n workflows that connect to Gmail or Notion.
- Idea: Generate the email in Opal -> Copy to n8n -> Auto-send to your leads list from Google Sheets.
3. Lifestyle & Viral 🚀
- The App: Meal Prep Planner or Dream Trip Itinerary.
- The Workflow: These pair perfectly with Google Calendar or Todoist nodes in n8n to turn a text plan into a scheduled reality.
Why I built this directory
Searching for specific Opal use cases was messy. I wanted a clean, dark-mode visual library where you can:
- Click "Try in Opal" to clone the official Google template.
- See immediately which n8n nodes/workflows make sense to use with it.
It’s completely free to browse. I’m just trying to bridge the gap between "Generative AI" (Google) and "Process Automation" (n8n).
👉 Check out the collection here: n8nworkflows.world/googleopal
Let me know if there are other Opal templates you think I should add!
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