This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Splitout Webhook Update 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:
   Creating a Real-Time Euro Exchange Rates API with n8n
   
   Meta Description:
   Discover how to build a dynamic Euro foreign exchange rate API using n8n's no-code workflow automation platform. Learn how to parse ECB data, respond to filtered currency requests, and prevent caching.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n workflow, ECB exchange rates, real-time currency API, automation, webhook, XML to JSON, currency converter, no-code API, HTTP request, data transformation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   - European Central Bank (ECB) – Euro foreign exchange reference rates (https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml)
   
   Article:
   
   Build a Real-Time Euro Exchange Rates API with n8n
   
   In the age of instant access to financial data, building your own real-time API for currency exchange rates can be a powerful tool—whether you’re developing apps, interpreting trends, or integrating with financial systems. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to create a working automation in n8n that fetches the most recent Euro exchange rates from the European Central Bank (ECB) and delivers them in a user-friendly format via an HTTP webhook.
   
   n8n (short for “node-node”) is an open-source, low-code workflow automation tool that makes it easy to integrate multiple services without writing extensive custom code. Using its visual interface, you can build robust data pipelines within minutes.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   This workflow listens for webhook requests, fetches the latest currency exchange rates from the ECB, transforms the data from XML to JSON, and responds with either the full dataset or a specific exchange rate for a selected currency.
   
   Let's break it down step-by-step.
   
   1. Webhook Trigger – The Gateway
   
   Everything starts with the “Incoming Webhook Trigger” node. This creates a public endpoint (e.g., /eu-exchange-rate) that you can access via GET requests. This node is configured in response mode, meaning the workflow sends back a response directly through the webhook.
   
   If a request to this endpoint includes a query parameter like /eu-exchange-rate?foreign=USD, the workflow will attempt to return only the relevant currency exchange rate. Otherwise, the entire set of exchange rate data will be returned.
   
   2. Preventing Cached Responses – Randomization Trick
   
   To overcome caching issues and ensure the freshest data is always retrieved from the European Central Bank, the workflow includes a clever trick in the “Get latest Euro exchange rates” node. It appends a randomized query parameter to the ECB API URL:
   
   https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml?[RANDOM_INT]
   
   This forces each request to be unique, preventing browsers or upstream proxies from serving stale data.
   
   3. ECB Data Retrieval – HTTP Request
   
   This node fetches the latest Euro exchange rate feed in XML format. The ECB provides its exchange rates in a structured XML file under the “eurofxref-daily.xml” path, which is publicly accessible.
   
   4. Data Transformation – XML to JSON
   
   Since n8n works best with JSON objects, an “XML to JSON” node immediately transforms the ECB's XML data into a structured JSON. This enables easy navigation and manipulation of the data in subsequent nodes.
   
   5. Data Structuring – Split Out Individual Currencies
   
   The parsed JSON contains a nested structure, so the “Split Out Data” node extracts individual currency records from the JSON array found at:
   
   ['gesmes:Envelope'].Cube.Cube.Cube
   
   Each record contains a currency symbol (e.g., ‘USD’, ‘JPY’) and its corresponding exchange rate relative to the Euro.
   
   6. Conditional Response – Query Detection
   
   Using an If condition node named “If Webhook Trigger has URL query,” the workflow checks whether a “foreign” query parameter (e.g., USD, GBP, CAD) was provided in the request.
   
   - If no specific currency is requested, the workflow routes all exchange rate data to the “Respond All Items” node and returns the full dataset.
   - If a query is present, the workflow continues down a conditional path to return just the requested currency.
   
   7. Filter the Data – Match Requested Currency
   
   Next, a “Filter the currency symbol” node compares the currency code found in each JSON item to the one provided in the query string (e.g., USD). Only the matching record makes it through.
   
   8. Final Output – Respond to Webhook
   
   The final step involves the “Respond Asked Item” node sending just the relevant exchange rate (e.g., USD -> EUR) back to the requester.
   
   Use Cases and Practical Applications
   
   This workflow is ideal for developers, analysts, and businesses that need on-demand access to the latest exchange rates. It could power frontend applications, financial dashboards, or integrations with invoicing and payment systems.
   
   Use it:
   - Internally within your company via custom widgets
   - As part of your SaaS product for multi-currency support
   - To feed other systems like spreadsheets, CRMs, or accounting tools
   
   Minimal Code, Maximum Power
   
   What’s striking about this example is that it showcases the capabilities of n8n to handle real-world data parsing, filtering, logic gates, and response formatting—all without writing a single line of traditional code. The only touches of code involve dynamically building URLs and referencing parsed data fields, which n8n’s expression editor handles with simplicity and elegance.
   
   Conclusion
   
   This n8n flow is a powerful demonstration of the no-code/low-code paradigm in action. With a few interconnected nodes, n8n transforms the raw ECB exchange rate feed into a responsive microservice that can return either the complete dataset or a specific exchange rate depending on user input.
   
   Whether you’re building an app, analyzing currency trends, or just love automation, n8n offers a robust and accessible way to create useful tools without needing a deep engineering background.
   
   As financial systems become increasingly integrated and digital, tools like n8n allow individuals and organizations to move faster, stay informed, and automate intelligently.
   
   Want to explore the ECB rates yourself? Visit their official reference page here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html
   
   Happy automating!

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.