This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Http Medium 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 Multi-Platform Blog Publishing Using n8n, Strapi, Medium, and Dev.to
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to build an automated content publishing workflow using n8n that takes posts from Strapi and publishes them to Medium and Dev.to with a single webhook trigger.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, blog automation, Medium API, Dev.to API, Strapi webhook, API automation, content syndication, headless CMS, blog post automation, multi-platform publishing
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   1. Strapi Webhooks (via HTTP Header Authentication)
   2. Medium API
   3. Dev.to API
   
   Article:
   
   In today’s fast-paced content ecosystem, creators and marketers seek efficient ways to syndicate content seamlessly across various platforms without duplicating effort. Leveraging workflow automation tools like n8n, it’s now easier than ever to publish a single blog post to multiple platforms with the click of a button—or even automatically when new content is created.
   
   In this article, we’ll take a step-by-step look at an n8n automation workflow that listens for a webhook from Strapi, a popular headless CMS, and republishes the content to both Medium and Dev.to.
   
   Why Use Automation for Blog Publishing?
   
   For content creators working across various platforms, publishing the same content multiple times can be tedious and error-prone. By using automation tools like n8n, you can:
   
   - Save time on repetitive tasks
   - Maintain consistency across platforms
   - Reduce human error
   - Schedule content delivery with minimal developer intervention
   
   Let’s dive into how the provided n8n workflow achieves all this.
   
   Workflow Overview
   
   This workflow uses n8n, an open-source workflow automation tool, and interacts with three major components:
   
   - Strapi (Content origin)
   - Medium (Publishing platform)
   - Dev.to (Publishing platform)
   
   Here is how the flow works:
   
   1. Strapi sends a webhook to n8n when new content is published.
   2. n8n captures this webhook.
   3. The content is then sent to:
      - Dev.to via their REST API
      - Medium via their API endpoint
   
   This workflow includes three main nodes: Webhook, HTTP Request, and Medium.
   
   1. Webhook Node (Trigger Node)
   
   The workflow begins with the Webhook node. This endpoint listens for POST requests from Strapi after new content is published. The webhook uses header-based authentication to ensure only authorized calls from Strapi are accepted.
   
   The expected payload contains the blog post’s:
   - Title
   - Content (in markdown)
   - Tags
   
   The structure is something like this:
   
   ```json
   {
     "body": {
       "entry": {
         "Title": "How to Automate Blog Posting",
         "PostContent": "## Introduction\nHere’s how you can automate...",
         "Tag": "automation"
       }
     }
   }
   ```
   
   2. HTTP Request Node (Dev.to Integration)
   
   Once the Webhook is triggered, the workflow immediately sends the post data to Dev.to using their REST API. 
   
   The configuration is set to:
   - Method: POST
   - URL: https://dev.to/api/articles
   - Authentication: HTTP Header Auth (Dev.to API token)
   - Content-Type: application/json
   
   The blog post details are passed in Markdown format along with tag metadata.
   
   Here’s the JSON structure submitted to Dev.to:
   
   ```json
   {
     "article": {
       "title": "How to Automate Blog Posting",
       "published": true,
       "body_markdown": "## Introduction\nHere’s how you can automate...",
       "tags": ["automation"]
     }
   }
   ```
   
   Using the HTTP Request node, n8n handles the API headers, body, and method to match the Dev.to API specs effortlessly.
   
   3. Medium Node (Medium API Integration)
   
   Parallel to the Dev.to submission, the data is also sent to Medium using the dedicated Medium node provided by n8n.
   
   This node is configured with:
   - Title: Injected from webhook payload
   - Content: Markdown-formatted post body
   - Format: Markdown
   - Authentication: Medium API key
   
   The rich text format support allows the blog post to retain proper formatting when published to Medium.
   
   Why This Workflow Is Effective
   
   This simple yet powerful automation eliminates the need to manually publish articles on each platform, reducing the workload and making your publishing process lightning-fast.
   
   Imagine publishing from your CMS and having that content appear on Dev.to and Medium instantly. That’s the time-saving magic automation brings to the table.
   
   Extending the Workflow
   
   Want to take it further? There are several ways to build on this foundation:
   
   - Add conditional logic to publish only certain categories or tags
   - Time-delay publishing to stagger releases
   - Integrate with social media platforms like Twitter or LinkedIn
   - Incorporate analytics reporting to track engagement
   
   Security Considerations
   
   Since sensitive API keys and access tokens are used, ensure:
   - Webhook authentication is strictly enforced
   - Environment variables or credentials node fields are used in n8n for secure storage
   - Access to the n8n instance is limited to authorized users
   
   Conclusion
   
   Using n8n to connect Strapi with Medium and Dev.to demonstrates a powerful synergy between headless CMS and modern content platforms. It allows teams to focus on creating great content without worrying about distribution logistics. Whether you're a solo blogger or managing a content team, this workflow is a game-changer in automating your publishing pipeline.
   
   By implementing this automation, you gain efficiency, consistency, and peace of mind—letting your content reach more readers with less effort.
   
   Ready to automate your publishing? Give this n8n workflow a try and take your blog syndication to the next level.

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.