This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Clearbit Send 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:  
   How to Instantly Look Up a Person by Email Using Clearbit in n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to use n8n and Clearbit to quickly retrieve person data using only an email address. A step-by-step overview of a simple automation workflow.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, Clearbit API, email lookup, person enrichment, automation, no-code tools, Clearbit integration, lead enrichment, customer intelligence, n8n Clearbit tutorial
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   - Clearbit API
   
   Article:
   
   In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses and professionals are constantly looking for ways to streamline research, lead generation, and customer intelligence tasks. One particularly powerful use case involves enriching customer or lead data using just an email address. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to set up an automation workflow in n8n that connects to the Clearbit API and retrieves detailed information about a person based on their email address.
   
   This tutorial is ideal for marketers, salespeople, and developers who want to enhance their CRM or automation pipelines with real-time person data.
   
   Understanding the Use Case
   
   Providing only a user’s email, Clearbit can return a wealth of data, including name, location, title, company, social media profiles, and more. This is especially valuable for B2B or SaaS businesses looking to enrich leads automatically without manual research.
   
   n8n (short for "Node-Node") is a powerful workflow automation tool that integrates with hundreds of services, offering a no-code/low-code environment perfect for both technical and non-technical users.
   
   Let’s dive into how this simple n8n workflow works.
   
   Workflow Overview
   
   This workflow consists of just two nodes:
   
   1. Manual Trigger Node  
   2. Clearbit API Node ("Person" resource)
   
   Let’s examine each in detail.
   
   1. Manual Trigger: Kicking Off the Workflow
   
   The first node in the workflow is a Manual Trigger. This node allows a user to manually run the workflow by clicking “execute” inside the n8n interface. It’s helpful when testing a workflow before automating it further or integrating it into larger systems.
   
   In production environments, this trigger can be replaced with other automated triggers such as Webhook, HTTP requests, or CRM-based events like new lead creation.
   
   2. Clearbit Node: Looking Up Person Data
   
   The second node is configured to perform a person lookup using the Clearbit API. It requires an input (email address) and makes a call to Clearbit’s person endpoint, which returns detailed information about the individual associated with that email.
   
   Here's how the Clearbit node is configured:
   
   - Resource: person
   - Email: (left blank in the template but intended to be populated dynamically or via JSON input)
   - Credentials: A valid Clearbit API key (which wasn't provided in the workflow JSON but should be set up securely)
   
   When executed, this node sends a request to Clearbit’s Person API and returns structured data such as:
   
   - Full name
   - Job title
   - Company
   - Industry
   - Location
   - Avatar/photo URL
   - LinkedIn, Twitter, GitHub, and other social links
   
   Clearbit’s API is known for its accuracy and is widely used for lead enrichment, fraud prevention, and targeted personalization.
   
   Real-World Applications
   
   This simple workflow can serve as the foundation for more advanced scenarios:
   
   - Automate CRM entry with full lead enrichment based on sign-up email
   - Segment users based on job roles or industries for targeted campaigns
   - Use enriched emails to personalize onboarding or marketing emails
   - Flag suspicious or low-quality leads based on missing data
   
   Expanding the Workflow
   
   This workflow currently runs manually. To fully automate it, consider the following enhancements:
   
   - Replace the Manual Trigger with a Webhook node to accept incoming sign-up events from forms
   - Add logic (e.g., IF nodes) to handle different responses based on the data quality or completeness
   - Save the output to a Google Sheet, CRM, or database for historical tracking
   
   Security Note
   
   Be mindful when using third-party APIs to fetch personal information. Always ensure your use complies with regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and that users have agreed to data processing if necessary.
   
   Final Thoughts
   
   In just a few clicks using n8n and a valid Clearbit API key, you can create a powerful workflow that enhances your contact or lead data with valuable company and personal information. Whether you're fueling a sales funnel or building a custom analytics dashboard, automating this lookup saves time, improves accuracy, and boosts productivity.
   
   If you’re already using n8n for your automations, integrating Clearbit can significantly elevate the intelligence of your data pipeline.
   
   Ready to get started? Sign up for a free Clearbit account, plug the API key into n8n, and start enriching your contacts today.
   
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   By automating data enrichment with tools like n8n and Clearbit, even the smallest teams can act like a data-driven enterprise.

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.