This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Code Automation Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title: Automating PDF Processing with n8n: From HTML to Text in a Few Clicks
   
   Meta Description:
   Learn how to automatically convert HTML to PDF and extract text from PDFs using a simple n8n workflow powered by a custom PDF Toolkit. Ideal for developers and productivity hackers looking to streamline document processing.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n, PDF automation, HTML to PDF, PDF to text, custom-js, document workflow, no-code automation, API automation, n8n PDF workflow, text extraction, document parsing
   
   Third-party APIs Used:
   - CustomJS API (via @custom-js/n8n-nodes-pdf-toolkit)
   
   Article:
   
   Automating Document Workflows: From HTML to PDF to Text with n8n
   
   In a data-driven world where information is constantly being exchanged in various formats, automating file processing tasks has become more critical than ever. Whether it's converting a report from HTML to a downloadable document or extracting important data from PDFs, being able to streamline these actions can significantly boost productivity.
   
   This article explores a straightforward but powerful n8n workflow that does just that—transforming raw HTML content into a PDF and then extracting textual data from that PDF. Even better, this workflow supports text extraction from externally hosted PDFs as well. Using the open-source automation platform n8n and a powerful CustomJS PDF Toolkit, we demonstrate how you can make repetitive document handling tasks a breeze.
   
   Let’s break down how this workflow works step by step.
   
   Step 1: Manual Trigger: Launching the Workflow
   
   The automation starts with a Manual Trigger node labeled “When clicking ‘Test workflow’.” This node allows a user to test the workflow on demand, perfect for debugging or executing on an as-needed basis. Once initiated, this trigger node branches into two separate paths.
   
   Step 2A: Creating a PDF from HTML
   
   One path leads to an “HTML to PDF” node, which utilizes @custom-js/n8n-nodes-pdf-toolkit.html2Pdf. This node takes a simple HTML string—in this case, "<h1>Hello World</h1>"—and converts it into a downloadable PDF document. This is ideal for dynamically generating formatted documents, certificates, or reports directly from structured data.
   
   Step 3A: Extracting Text from the Generated PDF
   
   Once the PDF is generated from the HTML content, the next node in the chain is “Convert PDF into Text.” Also powered by the CustomJS toolkit, this node parses the textual content from the newly created PDF file and makes it available for further processing, storage, or integration with other systems like email or CRM platforms.
   
   Step 2B: Fetching an External PDF via URL
   
   The second path triggered by the manual node leads to a Code node titled “Code.” This node returns a JSON object containing a direct URL to an externally hosted PDF (https://www.nlbk.niedersachsen.de/download/164891/Test-pdf_3.pdf.pdf). This is useful when input files are hosted online or uploaded to services like AWS S3, Google Drive, or internal DMS systems.
   
   Step 3B: Extracting Text from External PDFs
   
   The next node, “Convert PDF into Text1,” is configured to take the URL output and convert the content of the remote PDF into plain text. By specifying the resource as "url" and passing the path field dynamically, it ensures seamless conversion of online PDFs into a text-readable format. This opens up automation opportunities like scraping data from scanned documents, regulatory filings, or public reports without manual downloads.
   
   Why This Workflow Matters
   
   Here’s what makes this workflow so valuable:
   
   - No-Code Simplicity: Designed with n8n’s visual builder, it removes the need for complex coding to process documents.
   - Reusable Components: You can swap in different HTML templates or PDF URLs without altering the structure of the workflow.
   - Integration Ready: The extracted text can be piped into any system—email, databases, third-party APIs—without breaking flow.
   - Expandable: You can easily integrate additional steps for sentiment analysis, keyword extraction, or document storage.
   
   The Power of CustomJS
   
   At the heart of this automation is the third-party plugin @custom-js/n8n-nodes-pdf-toolkit. This versatile toolkit facilitates both HTML-to-PDF conversion and PDF-to-text extraction through a unified API. The integration via a CustomJS account enables advanced document handling capabilities not available in native n8n nodes.
   
   Use Cases
   
   Here are just a few scenarios where this workflow shines:
   
   - Automating report generation for weekly summaries in businesses.
   - Extracting and analyzing public policy documents for NGOs.
   - Converting scanned academic articles into editable text for research.
   - Streamlining invoice processing for accounting systems.
   - Importing and parsing product manuals for e-commerce platforms.
   
   Final Thoughts
   
   This n8n workflow exemplifies the power of combining modular automation tools to perform otherwise tedious tasks. It abstracts away repetitive document conversion steps and enables developers, researchers, and business professionals to focus on what really matters—insights, not input.
   
   By leveraging the n8n platform and the reliability of a third-party API like CustomJS PDF Toolkit, you can design streamlined document-centric automations that are both simple and scalable.
   
   Automation is not just about speed—it's about consistency and freeing up human time for creative tasks. And with tools like n8n and CustomJS, that future is just a few nodes away.
   
   Ready to try it out? Download n8n, set up your CustomJS account, and let automation do the heavy lifting.
   
   —Written by your AI Automation Assistant 🧠💼📄

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.