This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Hunter Pipedrive Create Triggered 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: Smart Lead Qualification with n8n: Automate Your Workflow Using Hunter, Clearbit, and Pipedrive
   
   Meta Description: Learn how to automatically qualify and enrich leads using n8n. This workflow uses Hunter.io for email validation, Clearbit for data enrichment, and Pipedrive for lead management—all connected through an n8n form trigger.
   
   Keywords: lead generation automation, n8n workflow, Clearbit integration, Pipedrive automation, Hunter.io validation, smart lead qualification, email enrichment, CRM automation, marketing automation, create leads automatically
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   1. Hunter.io (Email verification)
   2. Clearbit (Lead enrichment)
   3. Pipedrive (CRM and lead management)
   
   Article:
   
   Streamline Your Lead Qualification with n8n, Hunter, Clearbit, and Pipedrive
   
   In the digital age, manually managing and qualifying incoming leads is no longer practical for modern marketing and sales teams. Whether you’re running a startup or managing an enterprise-level sales funnel, having an automated system in place to verify, enrich, and organize data is a game-changer. That’s where n8n comes in.
   
   In this article, we’ll walk you through an end-to-end automated workflow built in n8n that helps you:
   
   - Collect lead information through a form
   - Validate the email using Hunter.io
   - Enrich the data with Clearbit
   - Search for or create contacts and organizations in Pipedrive
   - Automatically create a lead if it’s brand new
   
   Why This Workflow Matters
   
   Manual lead qualification is time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. By combining n8n with industry-leading APIs like Hunter.io, Clearbit, and Pipedrive, this workflow brings automation to the forefront of your customer journey—ensuring only valid, enriched, and actionable leads make it into your sales funnel.
   
   Let’s break down each step of this process.
   
   Step 1: Capture Lead Info via Form
   
   At the core of the workflow is an n8n Form Trigger. This form is hosted at a unique webhook URL and asks visitors for one simple input: “What’s your business email?” This form can easily be swapped with other popular platforms like Typeform, Google Forms, or SurveyMonkey based on your preference.
   
   Step 2: Verify Email with Hunter.io
   
   Once a lead submits their email, the first checkpoint is validating that email using Hunter.io’s powerful email verification API. If the email status is anything but “valid,” the workflow halts—ensuring your team doesn’t waste time on low-quality or fake leads.
   
   Step 3: Search for Existing Lead in Pipedrive
   
   If the email is valid, the workflow checks Pipedrive to see if the person already exists in your CRM based on their email address. If they do, the workflow stops here, as your CRM already has that contact.
   
   Step 4: Enrich Lead Details with Clearbit
   
   If the person is new, their data is then sent to the Clearbit API. This service fetches rich information like the person’s full name, job title, organization name, and company details based on the submitted email. At this stage, we significantly reduce manual data entry and obtain actionable insights in seconds.
   
   Step 5: Confirm or Create Organization in Pipedrive
   
   The workflow then checks if the organization (based on the person’s company from Clearbit) already exists in Pipedrive. If it doesn’t, the organization is created on the spot.
   
   Step 6: Create the Person in Pipedrive
   
   Once the organization is verified or created, the workflow adds the person’s details (name, email, and org_id) to Pipedrive. This step ensures you’re building accurate, structured records tied to existing or new companies.
   
   Step 7: Automatically Create a Lead
   
   Finally, after the person is saved in Pipedrive, the workflow creates a new lead and associates it with the person and their organization. The title of the lead dynamically reflects the person’s full name and their organization—making it instantly context-rich for your sales team.
   
   Benefits of This Workflow
   
   ✅ Saves Time: No more manual data entry or switching between tools.
   ✅ Reduces Spam: Validates emails with Hunter before a lead enters your CRM.
   ✅ Enriches Data: Pulls detailed business info using Clearbit.
   ✅ Eliminates Duplication: Checks for existing people and organizations in Pipedrive.
   ✅ Fully Automated: End-to-end hands-free lead qualification.
   
   Final Thoughts
   
   This n8n workflow is more than just automation; it’s your new smart assistant for lead management. It ensures your CRM only fills with enriched, valid, and relevant data—giving your sales team the insights they need to close faster.
   
   The setup requires API keys for three services—Hunter.io, Clearbit, and Pipedrive—but once integrated, it runs on autopilot from form fill to lead creation.
   
   If you’re looking to uplevel your sales process and reduce time spent on data wrangling, this workflow is a perfect launchpad.
   
   Ready to try it? Activate the workflow, connect your accounts, and start capturing smarter leads today!
   
   —End of Article—

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.