This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Openweathermap Spontit Update Scheduled 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 Daily Weather Notifications with n8n and Spontit
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to create an automated workflow using n8n that sends a daily weather update via push notification using OpenWeatherMap and Spontit.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n automation, push notifications, weather API, OpenWeatherMap, Spontit, daily weather updates, n8n workflows, no-code automation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   1. OpenWeatherMap API
   2. Spontit API
   
   Article:
   
   In our increasingly digital world, automating day-to-day tasks can save us time and keep us better informed. Imagine checking the weather every morning without opening an app or visiting a website. With a simple no-code automation tool like n8n, you can receive the daily temperature on your phone via a push notification. This tutorial walks you through an n8n workflow that pulls the current weather data from OpenWeatherMap and sends a formatted push notification using Spontit—automatically and reliably.
   
   📦 What is n8n?
   
   n8n (short for “nodemation”) is a powerful, open-source workflow automation tool that allows users to connect various apps and services with logic and conditional triggers—no advanced coding required. Its visual UI makes it beginner-friendly while maintaining deep customization for tech-savvy users. Workflows in n8n can be triggered by specific conditions (e.g., time-based triggers, webhooks, etc.) and can perform any number of actions defined by the user.
   
   📲 The Scenario: Sending Daily Weather Notifications
   
   In this workflow, we want to send ourselves a daily weather update at 9 AM. The notification will display the current temperature in Berlin. We'll use the OpenWeatherMap API to retrieve weather data and then send a push notification via the Spontit API. Here’s how each element fits together.
   
   🧩 Breaking Down the Workflow
   
   This n8n workflow comprises three nodes:
   
   1. **Cron Node: Scheduled Daily Trigger**
      - The automation starts with the Cron node. This is a scheduling tool within n8n that allows you to set specific times to trigger a workflow. In this case, the Cron node is configured to run every day at 9:00 AM.
   
   2. **OpenWeatherMap Node: Fetching Weather Data**
      - Next, the workflow uses the OpenWeatherMap node to make an API request to retrieve the current weather information for Berlin.
      - The node fetches real-time data, including temperature, humidity, and weather conditions.
      - API Authentication for the OpenWeatherMap node is set up via credentials securely stored in n8n as “openWeatherMapApi.”
   
   3. **Spontit Node: Sending the Push Notification**
      - Finally, the Spontit node is responsible for sending the push notification.
      - The content of the message is dynamically populated using data from the OpenWeatherMap response. Specifically, the message looks like this:
        ```
        Hey! The temperature outside is XX°C.
        ```
        Here, “XX” is replaced with the actual temperature value using an n8n expression.
      - The push notification is given a title, “Today's Weather Update,” to grab the user’s attention.
   
   🔐 API Credentials and Setup
   
   To make this workflow work, you'll need:
   
   - An API key from OpenWeatherMap
   - A published Spontit channel and its API credentials
   
   These credentials must be securely added to your n8n environment to ensure API requests are properly authenticated.
   
   🔁 Flow Overview
   
   Here's a high-level summary of how the automated process works:
   
   1. At 9 AM each day, the Cron node triggers the workflow.
   2. The OpenWeatherMap node fetches the current temperature for Berlin.
   3. Using that data, the Spontit node composes and sends a push notification to your phone with that day's temperature.
   
   🌍 Expandability and Customization
   
   This modular setup means the workflow is very easy to adapt:
   
   - Want forecasts instead of current weather? Modify the API endpoint or parameters used.
   - Want to push notifications for different cities? Loop through multiple OpenWeatherMap API calls and iterate through them.
   - Want notifications on different platforms? Swap the Spontit node with other communication services such as Telegram, Slack, or email.
   
   💡 Why Use Spontit?
   
   Spontit is a mobile push notification platform that allows users to create channels and push alerts directly to their followers or themselves. It acts almost like a personal broadcasting platform. In this use case, it’s ideal for sending custom, real-time alerts.
   
   📌 Final Thoughts
   
   This simple yet powerful n8n workflow showcases how no-code tools can bring automation to everyday life. With just three nodes—Cron, OpenWeatherMap, and Spontit—you can eliminate the need to check the weather manually and instead get it delivered like a daily news update.
   
   Whether you're managing personal routines or building scalable notifications for users, combining n8n with APIs like OpenWeatherMap and Spontit opens the door to endless automation possibilities.
   
   Ready to give your mornings an upgrade? Set up this workflow and let automation do the checking for you.
   
   —
   
   Want to learn more about n8n integrations or build feature-rich workflows? Check out the n8n documentation and community forum to get inspired.

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.