OpenClaw + n8n Integration Guide — Connect Your AI Agent

Why Connect OpenClaw with n8n?

n8n is one of the most popular tools for workflow automation and data pipelines. By integrating OpenClaw with n8n, your AI agent can automatically interact with your n8n workspace — reading data, sending messages, and triggering actions without manual intervention.

What You Can Build

• Automated responses — Your AI agent monitors n8n and responds to messages, questions, or events automatically
• Data sync — Pull data from n8n into your agent's context for smarter decisions
• Notifications — Get AI-generated summaries and alerts in n8n
• Workflow triggers — Use n8n events to trigger complex AI workflows

Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• OpenClaw installed on your server (Quick install guide)
• A n8n account with API access or webhook permissions
• Basic familiarity with OpenClaw configuration

Step 1: Configure OpenClaw Channel

OpenClaw supports n8n as a native channel. Add the n8n configuration to your OpenClaw config file:

channels:
  n8n:
    enabled: true
    # Add your n8n credentials here

Step 2: Set Up Your Agent's Personality

Create a SOUL.md file that defines how your agent behaves in n8n. The personality should match the context — professional for work tools, friendly for community platforms.

Step 3: Test the Integration

Send a test message in n8n and verify your OpenClaw agent responds correctly. Check the OpenClaw logs for any connection issues.

Common Use Cases

1. Help desk — Answer team questions automatically in n8n
2. Daily summaries — AI-generated reports posted to n8n every morning
3. Onboarding — Guide new users through setup via n8n messages
4. Monitoring — Alert your team in n8n when something needs attention

Next Steps

Once your OpenClaw + n8n integration is running, consider adding more channels and automations. The Complete Bundle ($29) includes guides for all supported integrations.