This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Code Schedule Create Webhook 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 Weekly Meal Planning with n8n and Mealie
   
   Meta Description:  
   Streamline your weekly meal planning using this powerful n8n workflow with Mealie. Automatically generate dinner plans every Friday at 8 PM with customizable settings.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n, meal planning automation, Mealie, meal plan workflow, recipe automation, API automation, weekly meal plan, dinner planning, automated recipes, home automation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - Mealie API (self-hosted meal-planning app API)
   
   Article:
   
   Automating Weekly Meal Planning with n8n and Mealie
   
   Meal planning can be a daunting weekly chore. Choosing meals, spacing them out over days, and ensuring variety is a time-consuming task that many of us would rather avoid. Thanks to automation, however, you can now reclaim your time with a bit of workflow magic. Using n8n, the powerful open-source workflow automation tool, combined with the Mealie self-hosted recipe manager, you can automatically generate and schedule a meal plan every Friday evening — completely hands-free.
   
   In this article, we’ll break down a complete n8n workflow that does just that: automatically fetches recipes from your Mealie collection, randomly chooses a configurable number of meals, and creates a structured meal plan starting a set number of days in the future.
   
   💡 What is Mealie?
   Mealie is a self-hosted recipe manager and meal planner. It allows you to store, organize, and meal-plan your favorite recipes via a web UI and API. When paired with n8n, Mealie becomes a powerful platform for full-stack meal automation.
   
   Workflow Overview
   
   At a high level, this automated workflow performs the following actions:
   
   1. Triggers every Friday at 8 PM (or can be triggered manually for testing).
   2. Loads configuration data, such as how many meals to plan and how many days to start from.
   3. Fetches a list of recipes (optionally filtered by category) from your Mealie instance.
   4. Randomly selects the desired number of recipes.
   5. Generates a dinner meal plan, evenly distributed over upcoming days.
   6. Submits the meal plan to Mealie via its API.
   
   Let’s walk through the nodes that make up this n8n workflow.
   
   Step 1: Trigger on Schedule
   
   Node: Friday 8pm  
   The automation begins with a scheduled trigger. Every week on Friday at 8:00 PM, the “Friday 8pm” node initiates the workflow. Alternatively, a “Manual Trigger” node is included for testing or on-demand use.
   
   Step 2: Load Configurations
   
   Node: Config  
   This node defines several important parameters:
   - mealieBaseUrl: The base URL of your Mealie API (e.g., http://192.168.1.5:9925).
   - numberOfRecipes: How many dinner recipes to include in the plan.
   - offsetPlanDays: Start the plan this many days from now.
   - mealieCategoryId: (Optional) Limit recipes to a specific category from Mealie.
   
   These values provide flexibility so you can tailor the plan to your preferences week-to-week.
   
   Step 3: Fetch Recipes from Mealie
   
   Node: Get Recipes  
   Using the configurations, this HTTP request queries your Mealie instance for a batch of recipes, filtering by category if specified. The query pulls up to 100 recipes, more than sufficient in most cases.
   
   Step 4: Select Random Recipes
   
   Node: Generate Random Items  
   This is a custom JavaScript code node that randomly selects the configured number of unique recipes from the available list. It also determines the correct dates to schedule them on, starting from the “offset” number of days into the future. Each selected recipe is transformed into a structured meal plan entry with name, date, recipe ID, and meal type (e.g., “dinner”).
   
   Step 5: Submit Meal Plan
   
   Node: Create Meal Plan  
   A final HTTP POST request submits your crafted meal plan directly to the Mealie API, where it populates your household plan. This allows you to open Mealie at any time and view the full layout of your upcoming dinners.
   
   Credential Management
   
   To access Mealie's secure API, the workflow uses HTTP Header Auth. Simply create an API token in Mealie, then set it up as a credential in n8n and apply it to the relevant HTTP Request nodes ("Get Recipes" and "Create Meal Plan").
   
   Additional Notes & Setup
   
   The workflow includes several sticky notes in n8n, which act as inline documentation and setup guidance. Key tips include:
   - Setting your Mealie instance URL.
   - Getting the appropriate category ID from Mealie (if filtering).
   - Adjusting the number of recipes and the schedule offset.
   - Securely applying your Mealie API credentials.
   
   This makes the node-based workflow not only functional but user-friendly and easy to configure.
   
   Why Automate Meal Planning?
   
   Automating meal planning has a range of benefits:
   - Saves time on weekly task planning.
   - Encourages recipe variety without manual effort.
   - Helps manage groceries and reduce food waste.
   - Allows for consistency in meal routines.
   - Ideal for families or individuals who plan meals in advance.
   
   Conclusion
   
   Thanks to n8n and Mealie, weekly meal planning no longer needs to be a task that eats up your Friday afternoon. With this automation, fresh and diverse dinner ideas land in your Mealie meal planner like clockwork. Whether you're a power user with a smart home setup or just someone looking to reduce decision fatigue, this workflow is a perfect weekend preparation assistant.
   
   And best of all — it runs entirely on your own infrastructure.
   
   Happy automating, and bon appétit!
   
   —  
   
   Interested in expanding this workflow?
   - Add grocery list generation based on planned recipes.
   - Connect with email/SMS to send the plan to household members.
   - Integrate with your calendar for full visibility.
   
   Automation is the secret ingredient you didn’t know your kitchen needed.

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.