This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Respondtowebhook Stickynote Automate 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:
   Supercharge Your iOS Writing Workflow with n8n, Apple Shortcuts, and OpenAI
   
   Meta Description:
   Learn how to automate writing tasks like translation, grammar correction, and content adjustments using an n8n workflow integrated with Apple Shortcuts and OpenAI’s GPT-4o. Improve your productivity and streamline content editing on iOS.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n, Apple Shortcuts, OpenAI GPT-4o, iOS automation, text editing automation, AI grammar correction, translate with OpenAI, make text shorter, make text longer, Apple automation, productivity tools, GPT-4 iOS integration
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   - OpenAI API
   
   Article:
   
   Automate Writing Tasks on iOS Using n8n, Apple Shortcuts, and OpenAI
   
   Writing on mobile devices has become much more efficient with the rise of AI tools and automation platforms. In this article, we'll explore a unique and time-saving workflow that uses n8n, Apple Shortcuts, and OpenAI's GPT-4o to automate text editing tasks directly from your iOS device. Whether you want to translate content, fix grammar, shorten or lengthen text, this setup lets you do it all with just a keyboard shortcut.
   
   Overview: The Workflow at a Glance
   
   At its core, this n8n workflow acts as a smart backend for various Apple Shortcuts that send text and operation type to a single webhook. Based on the type of request, the workflow uses GPT-4o (via the OpenAI API) to process the content and respond with the transformed output. The Apple Shortcut then pastes the updated content back into your app—almost instantly.
   
   Supported Actions:
   
   - Translate to English
   - Translate to Spanish
   - Correct grammar (keeping content unchanged)
   - Shorten content (~5%)
   - Lengthen content (~5%)
   
   How It Works
   
   1. Initiating the Shortcut:
      - On your iPhone, you select the text you want to process.
      - You trigger a predefined Apple Shortcut using a keyboard shortcut (configurable in iOS Settings).
      - The shortcut sends your selected text and the desired action (e.g., “grammar", “shorter", “spanish") to a webhook hosted in your n8n instance.
   
   2. n8n Workflow Triggers:
      - The request is received by the “Webhook from Shortcut” node in the workflow.
      - A Switch node evaluates the “type” of request and sends the content to the corresponding OpenAI GPT-4o node.
   
   3. AI Processing with OpenAI:
      - Each action (e.g., translation or grammar correction) has its own GPT-4o configuration with a task-specific system prompt.
      - Prompts are crafted to be precise, ensuring consistent JSON output with a single key: “output”.
   
   4. Response Back to Shortcut:
      - The output from OpenAI is formatted and sent back using the “Respond to Shortcut” node.
      - You can configure formatting such as line breaks (e.g., replacing \n with <br/>) depending on the target app (e.g., Notes, Mail, Safari).
   
   5. Final Step on iOS:
      - The Apple Shortcut receives the response and replaces the selected text, completing the loop.
   
   Getting Started
   
   Here’s how to set up this automation yourself:
   
   1. Activate the workflow in n8n. Make sure your n8n instance is publicly accessible or accessible from your device.
   2. Download this pre-made Apple Shortcut template: [Shortcut Download Link](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/u/0/uc?id=16zs5iJX7KeX_4e0SoV49_KfbU7-EF0NE&export=download).
   3. Install the shortcut and go to step 2 to update the webhook URL (your n8n endpoint).
   4. Go to Shortcut details in iOS and assign a keyboard shortcut (e.g., ⌘G for grammar correction).
   5. In iOS Settings → Shortcuts → Advanced, enable "Allow Running Scripts".
   6. Done! Now highlight a piece of text and hit the keyboard shortcut to improve it.
   
   Use Cases
   
   This workflow offers major benefits for anyone dealing with frequent content adjustments, including:
   
   - Students and researchers refining drafts
   - Marketers fixing grammar or adjusting ads for different regions
   - Professionals rewriting emails quickly
   - Language learners translating snippets
   - Writers tweaking tone and length on the fly
   
   Customization Tips
   
   - Want more text actions? Duplicate one of the existing OpenAI nodes in n8n and tweak the system prompt. Add a matching rule in the Switch node.
   - Using a rich text app? You may have to modify the response formatting (e.g., convert \n to <br/> or use Markdown).
   - Prefer a different language? Swap out the GPT instruction in the system prompt to target French, German, etc.
   
   Final Thoughts
   
   This setup is a great example of how modern no-code and low-code tools like n8n, combined with powerful AI APIs and native mobile automation via Apple Shortcuts, can radically improve everyday productivity. Whether you're looking to speed up writing tasks or integrate more complex workflows, this n8n template offers an incredibly flexible and extendable solution.
   
   Helpful Resource (Video)
   Curious to see it in action? Check out this quick explanations video: [Watch the Loom Demo](https://www.loom.com/share/c5b657568af64bb1b50fa8e8a91c45d1?sid=a406be73-55eb-4754-9f51-9ddf49b22d69)
   
   Now it’s your turn. Install the shortcut, customize the prompts, and bring AI-powered text automation to your fingertips.

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.