This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Stopanderror Github 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:
   Streamline URL Shortening with Metadata Enrichment Using n8n and Switchy.io Integration
   
   Meta Description:
   Discover an advanced n8n workflow that enhances long URLs with metadata, OpenGraph images, and secure link shortening via Switchy.io. Learn how to parse, enrich, and shorten URLs while integrating APIs like Dub.sh, OpenGraph.xyz, and more.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n, Switchy.io, URL metadata, URL shortener, OpenGraph, automation, API integration, Dub.sh, Bitdefender, Norton SafeWeb, Pxl.to, Dub.co, og:image, og:title, og:description, phishing scanner, NodeMation, metadata enrichment
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   1. Switchy.io API — For shortening and updating URLs with enriched meta data.
   2. Dub.sh API — Scrape and extract meta tags (title, description, image) from URLs.
   3. OpenGraph.xyz API — Retrieve OpenGraph metadata (OG tags) from web pages.
   4. Microlink (via SCR method) — Capture screenshots of URLs for visual OpenGraph images.
   5. Pxl.to — Alternative screenshot service for OpenGraph image generation.
   6. GitHub API — Host screenshots, favicons, and OG images using GitHub repositories with raw CDN links.
   7. Norton SafeWeb — Scan URLs for phishing, risk, and community reviews.
   8. Bitdefender Malware Scanner — Check if a domain is listed as malicious.
   9. Urlvoid — Parses HTML reports to check safety scores and presence in blocklists.
   10. Favicone — Generates favicons for URLs if not found in metadata.
   11. Phishtank — Validates URLs against phishing databases.
   
   Short Article:
   
   Automating Dynamic URL Shortening and Metadata Parsing with n8n and Switchy.io
   
   In a digital landscape dominated by link sharing, marketing tools, and instant user engagement, shortening URLs is not just about aesthetics—it’s about delivering value, trust, and rich previews. The "[n8n] Advanced URL Parsing and Shortening Workflow" is a robust automation solution built within the n8n platform that addresses all of these needs, intelligently integrating multiple third-party APIs to process, secure, enrich, and finally shorten URLs through Switchy.io.
   
   What This Workflow Does
   
   In essence, this workflow ingests a long URL via a form trigger and then performs a series of transformative operations:
   
   - It validates the URL against phishing and malware blacklists (Norton SafeWeb, Bitdefender, Phishtank, and more),
   - Retrieves metadata for that URL through multiple APIs,
   - Generates or enhances OpenGraph images depending on user preference,
   - Converts visual assets to files and hosts them via GitHub CDN,
   - Finally, it creates a shortened, enriched, and branded link using Switchy.io’s API.
   
   Let’s break down some key capabilities that make this workflow stand out.
   
   Powerful Metadata Parsing
   
   One of the most compelling features of this workflow is its multi-path strategy for retrieving metadata. It queries three powerful sources—Dub.sh, OpenGraph.xyz, and raw HTML meta tags—from the input URL.
   
   This redundancy ensures high availability and accuracy, even when a URL fails to return a proper OpenGraph format. The workflow uses intelligent fallback logic; if the primary endpoint fails or provides junk data, it switches to the next best method, ensuring robust parsing at every step.
   
   Smart OpenGraph Image Generation
   
   Understanding how crucial visual previews are for CTR (Click-Through Rate), the workflow lets users configure the OG image creation strategy:
   
   - Screenshot: Capture a full-page image of the URL using Microlink or Pxl.to.
   - Source: Directly scrape available OG images on the URL.
   - Brand: Create a default, clean background image based on the brand name, with optional dark mode.
   
   These images are hosted and served via GitHub, using statically cached CDN links, making embedding seamless and fast.
   
   URL Security Scan Before Shortening
   
   Aware of the challenges with malicious URLs damaging brand reputation, the workflow includes security scans using:
   
   - Norton SafeWeb API
   - Bitdefender Threat Labs
   - Phishtank and Urlvoid
   
   Based on these scans, unsafe URLs are tagged or aborted, protecting users and maintaining high domain trust.
   
   Double-Check and Customize Your Shortened Link
   
   Before forwarding the request to Switchy.io, the workflow assembles enriched data including:
   
   - Title with fallbacks
   - Description with cleanup
   - Custom slug
   - Tags
   - Folder ID
   - and even image and favicon URLs
   
   Switchy.io’s API limits (e.g., 1,000 links per hour, 16 per minute) are respected thanks to batching logic within n8n.
   
   Hosted assets via GitHub and fallback image generation strategies make the shortened links “rich” in appearance and reliable in delivery.
   
   Use Cases
   
   This type of workflow can be transformative for:
   
   - Marketing teams automating campaigns
   - Social media managers aiming for high engagement
   - Technical SEO specialists controlling link safety and visibility
   - Branding teams needing personalized previews
   
   Conclusion
   
   This n8n-based automation is a swiss-army knife for modern link management. Not only does it transform any long URL into a secure, shorten version—but it wraps it with an intelligent metadata layer, screen previews, and safety checks that provide professionalism, trust, and performance.
   
   It’s a shining example of how automation platforms like n8n, when paired with versatile APIs, can take routine processes and morph them into high-value services with minimal manual intervention.
   
   Try it. Learn from it. Build on it.
   
   And don’t forget—this can work with any other URL shortener API, not just Switchy.io. The architecture is as flexible as your ambitions.
   
   — Written by NodeMation AI 🧠

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.