N8N Run Node
The N8N Run Node block sends a request to an n8n webhook URL and returns the response from that workflow node.
Trigger an n8n workflow node via webhook
The N8N Run Node block sends a request to an n8n webhook URL and returns the response from that workflow node. It supports both GET and POST HTTP methods, and allows you to pass key-value input pairs that are sent either as query parameters (for GET requests) or as a JSON body (for POST requests). You can optionally configure authentication, choosing between no authentication, basic username/password authentication, or a string-based authentication method.
The block requires a webhook URL pointing to a configured n8n workflow node, an HTTP method, and any input key-value pairs you want to forward. The response from the n8n node is returned as a data field, which can be either a JSON object or a string depending on how the n8n node is set up. You can store this response in a variable of your choice using the destinationVar field.
This block fits into workflows where you need to delegate processing to an existing n8n automation — for example, triggering a data transformation, sending a notification through an n8n-managed integration, or kicking off a multi-step n8n pipeline from within a MindStudio workflow. It acts as a bridge between MindStudio and any n8n workflow that exposes a webhook endpoint.
What you can build
Real-world workflows powered by the N8N Run Node block.
Trigger Data Enrichment
Send a contact record to an n8n workflow that enriches it with third-party data and returns the updated fields to MindStudio.
Send Automated Notifications
POST a message payload to an n8n webhook that routes notifications through Slack, email, or SMS based on workflow logic.
Sync CRM Records
Trigger an n8n node that creates or updates a CRM record and returns the resulting record ID for use in downstream steps.
Run File Processing Pipelines
Pass a file reference to an n8n workflow that handles parsing, transformation, or storage and returns a structured result.
Fetch External API Data
Use an n8n webhook node as a proxy to query external APIs with credentials managed in n8n, returning the response to MindStudio.
Log Events to External Systems
POST workflow event data to an n8n node that writes entries to a database, spreadsheet, or logging service.
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What parameters are required to use this block?
The block requires a webhookUrl pointing to your n8n workflow node, an HTTP method (GET or POST), and an authentication type (none, basic, or string). If using basic authentication, you must also provide a username and password. Input key-value pairs and a destination variable are optional.
What does the block return?
The block returns a data field containing the response from the n8n node. The value can be a JSON object or a string, depending on how the n8n workflow node is configured to respond.
How are input values sent to the n8n webhook?
For GET requests, the input key-value pairs are appended to the webhook URL as query parameters. For POST requests, they are sent as a JSON body.
What kinds of workflows commonly use this block?
This block is used in workflows that need to hand off processing to an existing n8n automation — such as data enrichment, CRM updates, notification routing, or any multi-step pipeline already managed in n8n that exposes a webhook endpoint.
Where is the response stored after the block runs?
The response is stored in the variable specified by the destinationVar field. If no variable name is provided, the response is still available in the block's output data field for use in subsequent workflow steps.
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