This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Http Stickynote Import 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:**  
   Automated Image Optimization for Google Drive Using n8n and TinyPNG
   
   **Meta Description:**  
   Learn how to automate the process of optimizing image files uploaded to a Google Drive folder using an n8n workflow integrated with the TinyPNG API. Save storage space and speed up web experiences with this efficient, no-code solution.
   
   **Keywords:**  
   n8n workflow, Google Drive automation, image optimization, TinyPNG, Google Drive API, file compression automation, no-code automation, optimize images, TinyPNG API, cloud file management, Google Drive integration, compress images
   
   **Third-Party APIs Used:**
   
   1. Google Drive API
   2. TinyPNG API
   
   ---
   
   ## Automating Image Optimization on Google Drive with n8n and TinyPNG
   
   If you work with digital media or manage image-heavy websites, optimizing your images before use is a critical step. Smaller image files mean faster page loads, reduced storage costs, and better overall performance. Unfortunately, image optimization can often be a manual and repetitive task.
   
   Enter n8n — the open-source workflow automation tool — which can automate tasks without writing a single line of code. Using its visual workflow builder, you can connect multiple services together for seamless automation.
   
   In this article, we’ll walk you through a powerful n8n workflow that automatically optimizes images uploaded to a specific Google Drive folder using TinyPNG, a popular image compression service. Let’s break down the process and show you how to build this workflow step-by-step.
   
   ---
   
   ### Workflow Overview
   
   This n8n workflow automates the following process:
   
   1. Monitors a Google Drive folder for new image uploads.
   2. Downloads the new image file.
   3. Sends it to the TinyPNG API for compression.
   4. Retrieves the optimized image.
   5. Uploads it to a designated Google Drive folder.
   
   The result? Every time you or someone else adds a new image to a specific folder in Google Drive, an optimized version is automatically created and saved — saving you time and storage space.
   
   ---
   
   ### Setting Up the Workflow
   
   Here’s a breakdown of the key nodes and what they do:
   
   #### 1. Check GDrive for New Images
   
   - **Node Type:** Google Drive Trigger  
   - This node watches a selected folder and triggers every time a new file is created (uploaded).
   - You’ll configure this node to poll every minute.
   
   ⚙️ Configuration Tips:
   - Set up your Google Drive OAuth2 credentials.
   - Choose the folder where new images will be uploaded.
   
   #### 2. Download Image from Google Drive
   
   - **Node Type:** Google Drive  
   - Once a new image is detected, this node downloads it for processing.
   - The file ID is passed from the trigger node dynamically.
   
   ⚙️ Configuration Tips:
   - Ensure Google Drive credentials are used here as well.
   
   #### 3. Optimize with TinyPNG
   
   - **Node Type:** HTTP Request  
   - This node sends the downloaded image to TinyPNG’s shrink endpoint using an HTTP POST request.
   - TinyPNG returns a URL pointing to the compressed image.
   
   ⚙️ Configuration Tips:
   - You need a TinyPNG API key. Get one from [tinypng.com/developers](https://tinypng.com/developers).
   - Encode your key in base64 and use it in the `Authorization` header as `"Basic YOUR_BASE_64_KEY"`.
   
   #### 4. Retrieve Optimized Image
   
   - **Node Type:** HTTP Request  
   - This node fetches the compressed image from the URL returned by TinyPNG.
   - The resulting binary is ready to be stored.
   
   #### 5. Upload Optimized Image to Google Drive
   
   - **Node Type:** Google Drive  
   - The final step in the workflow — it uploads the optimized image to a folder of your choice.
   - You can also rename the file dynamically to include "-optimized" in the filename or any custom naming scheme.
   
   ⚙️ Configuration Tips:
   - Again, ensure you're using the correct Google Drive credentials.
   - Choose (or create) the folder where optimized images will be saved.
   
   ---
   
   ### Pre-Setup and Requirements
   
   Before deploying the workflow, a few preparation steps are needed:
   
   #### Google Drive Credentials
   
   - Visit n8n’s documentation on [setting up Google OAuth2 credentials](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/credentials/google/oauth-single-service/).
   - Create and test the credentials, then assign them to all Google Drive nodes in the workflow.
   
   #### Choose the Folders
   
   - Create the source folder in Google Drive where new images will be added.
   - Create a destination folder where the optimized versions will be stored.
   
   #### TinyPNG API Key
   
   - Head over to [TinyPNG API documentation](https://tinypng.com/developers), register, and get your API key.
   - Format it for basic authentication and insert it in the `Authorization` header of the HTTP request node.
   
   ---
   
   ### Why Use This Workflow?
   
   ✅ Saves time by eliminating manual image optimization.  
   ✅ Improves storage efficiency across your Google Drive.  
   ✅ Perfect for collaborative environments with content creators uploading assets.  
   ✅ Integrates cleanly into content pipelines for websites, social media, and more.  
   
   Additionally, as n8n is open-source, this solution is not only free but highly customizable depending on your needs.
   
   ---
   
   ### Ideas for Enhancement
   
   Once you've got the basic workflow running, consider scaling it with these ideas:
   
   - Add a verification step to ensure file type is an image.
   - Use filters to optimize only large-sized images.
   - Implement notifications (via Slack, Email, or Discord) to alert teams when new images are optimized.
   - Schedule periodic cleanups of unoptimized originals to save space.
   
   ---
   
   ### Conclusion
   
   With the power of n8n and third-party APIs like Google Drive and TinyPNG, repetitive tasks like image optimization can be completely automated. Whether you're a solo designer, web developer, or part of a digital content team, this workflow will streamline how you manage and store images — making your processes smarter and more efficient.
   
   Ready to take your automation further? Start building with n8n and explore its endless workflow possibilities!
   
   ---
   
   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.