This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Code Manual Automation 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 WordPress.com Blog Posts with n8n and XML-RPC
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate WordPress.com blog publishing using n8n and the XML-RPC API. This workflow constructs and posts content programmatically with full XML request handling.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n, WordPress automation, WordPress XML-RPC, XML API, HTTP request automation, content automation, n8n WordPress workflow, blog automation, XMLRPC publishing, low-code automation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - WordPress XML-RPC API (via https://YOURBLOG.wordpress.com/xmlrpc.php)
   
   Article:
   
   Publishing to WordPress with XML-RPC and n8n: Automating Blog Posts with a Low-Code Workflow
   
   In the modern age of content creation, automation isn't just helpful — it’s essential. Whether you're running a multi-contributor blog, managing content syndication, or simply trying to streamline repeated daily tasks, automation platforms like n8n can revolutionize how you publish to platforms like WordPress.com.
   
   In this article, we’ll take an inside look at a custom n8n workflow that leverages the legacy but still powerfully relevant XML-RPC API to publish a blog post to WordPress.com.
   
   Why Use XML-RPC for WordPress?
   
   Despite the rise of the REST API, WordPress still supports XML-RPC as a core mechanism for remote interactions — especially useful for publishing posts, editing content, and managing media from third-party systems. Combined with n8n, an open-source, low-code workflow automation tool, we can easily abstract away the technical details and programmatically publish posts straight to your WordPress blog.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   The workflow, titled “Use XMLRPC via HttpRequest-node to post on WordPress.com”, encapsulates the components needed to authenticate, prepare XML for the request, send the HTTP POST, and handle the response accordingly — all within the n8n platform.
   
   Let’s break down the major nodes:
   
   1. Manual Trigger and Settings Initialization
   
   At the beginning of the workflow, the Manual Trigger node is paired with a Set node labeled “Settings” which captures all configurable parameters, including:
   
   - wordpressUrl: your WordPress.com blog URL
   - wordpressUsername: the username for authentication
   - wordpressApplicationPassword: an app-specific password from WordPress security settings
   - contentTitle: the title of the post
   - contentText: the body content
   
   This approach makes it easy to quickly change values without hardcoding them elsewhere.
   
   2. XML Request Construction
   
   The prepared data from Settings is passed to a custom Code node labeled PrepareXML. This script:
   
   - Escapes special characters in the post title and body to ensure safe XML formatting
   - Constructs a complete XML-RPC payload targeting the wp.newPost method
   
   The blogId is hardcoded as 0, a standard value for single-blog WordPress.com accounts. The post is set to publish immediately (`published = 1`).
   
   3. Performing the HTTP Request
   
   The workflow then sends the structured XML to WordPress’s XML-RPC endpoint using the HttpRequest node. Key configurations include:
   
   - URL format: https://{yourblog}.wordpress.com/xmlrpc.php
   - Method: POST
   - Content-Type: text/xml
   - Raw body: Injected from the previously constructed XML
   
   This node acts as the operational core of the publishing process — pushing the data through WordPress's API.
   
   4. Parsing and Response Handling
   
   The result from WordPress is usually returned as XML. The response is parsed using the XML node in n8n named HandleResponse. Then, an If node named IsSuccessful checks whether the expected response field exists, indicating success.
   
   Based on the result:
   
   - Success node is triggered (for logging or future use)
   - Error node provides a path for alternate handling like alerts or retries
   
   Putting It All Together
   
   This workflow is a well-structured, modular example of how to interact with legacy APIs using modern tools. Developers, marketers, and digital publishers can benefit from such integrations to:
   
   - Auto-publish content from other systems (e.g., CMS, Google Sheets, or Airtable)
   - Implement scheduled or batched publishing from archival sources
   - Build content pipelines involving multiple platforms
   
   Security & Best Practices
   
   When using this workflow:
   
   - Always generate and use a WordPress Application Password — not your actual login
   - Store sensitive credentials securely using environment variables or secure credentials in n8n
   - Validate and escape all input fields to prevent XML parsing errors
   
   Future Improvements
   
   While this workflow provides functional automation, it can be enhanced further by:
   
   - Adding dynamic content generation via AI or RSS feeds
   - Incorporating media uploads through the metaWeblog.newMediaObject method
   - Scheduling runs with Cron triggers instead of manual ones
   - Handling specific error messages or failures with notifications or retries
   
   Conclusion
   
   With n8n and WordPress’s XML-RPC API, automation doesn’t need to be complex. This template demonstrates how a combination of basic nodes, a custom XML payload builder, and condition-based logic can automate content distribution in just a few clicks. It bridges older APIs with modern automation platforms — helping users unlock new productivity levels.
   
   Whether you're syndicating content, keeping content creation lean, or building a blog publication system, this workflow offers a useful blueprint.
   
   Ready to power up your blog with automation? Give this n8n workflow a try.

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.