This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Ghost 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:  
   Automate Blog Publishing with Ghost and n8n: Create, Update, and Retrieve Posts Effortlessly
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate blog post publishing on Ghost using n8n. This simple workflow lets you create, update, and retrieve blog posts via the Ghost Admin API—no manual effort required.
   
   Keywords:  
   Ghost CMS, n8n automation, Ghost Admin API, blog automation workflow, publish blog post automatically, n8n Ghost integration, create post n8n, updating Ghost post, automated content management
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:  
   - Ghost Admin API
   
   Article:
   
   Streamline Your Blogging Workflow with Ghost and n8n Automation
   
   Running and maintaining a blog can be time-consuming, especially when post creation, updating, and retrieval are done manually. But what if you could automate these tasks with a no-code, visual tool? Enter n8n – a powerful workflow automation tool – and its seamless integration with Ghost, one of the most popular headless CMS platforms for blogging.
   
   In this tutorial, we’ll walk through a simple n8n workflow that automates blog post interactions on a Ghost-powered site. With a single click, the workflow can:
   
   1. Create a new blog post,
   2. Update its status to publish,
   3. Retrieve and confirm the published post.
   
   Let’s break down how this works and how you can tailor it for your own publishing workflows.
   
   The Workflow Overview
   
   This n8n workflow, titled “Create, update, and get a post in Ghost,” uses a Manual Trigger node to start the workflow upon clicking the "Execute Workflow" button. This makes it perfect for testing or for simple publishing automation where manual initiation is still acceptable.
   
   The workflow includes four key nodes:
   
   1. Manual Trigger – Starts the workflow execution.
   2. Ghost (Create Post) – Uses the Ghost Admin API to create a new blog post with predefined content and title.
   3. Ghost (Update Post) – Publishes the post by updating its status.
   4. Ghost (Get Post) – Retrieves and returns details of the newly published post.
   
   Let’s go through each of these steps in detail.
   
   Step 1: Trigger the Workflow
   
   The workflow begins with a Manual Trigger node. This node is perfect for testing or for tasks when you want manual control over execution. You can later replace it with other triggers such as a scheduling node (Cron), webhook, or RSS feed, depending on your automation needs.
   
   Step 2: Create a New Blog Post
   
   The next node connects to the Ghost CMS via the Ghost Admin API. It creates a new post with the following predefined content:
   
   - Title: “Running ghost with n8n!”
   - Content: “In this article, you will learn how to automate your Ghost site with n8n!”
   
   This is done via the “create” operation in the node's configuration. The API credentials configured under the “Ghost Admin API” connection ensure secure access to your Ghost backend.
   
   Step 3: Update and Publish the Post
   
   Once the post is created, the next node updates it to change its status from "draft" to "published." This is done using the post ID that is returned from the "create" step, dynamically inserted using n8n's expression syntax:
   
   postId: ={{$node["Ghost"].json["id"]}}
   
   This ensures that only the newly created post is updated.
   
   Step 4: Retrieve and Confirm
   
   Finally, the third Ghost node retrieves the post's data again—this time confirming that it has been successfully published. This can be useful for validating your workflow or feeding into another downstream system, such as a notification service or archiving tool.
   
   Why Automate with n8n?
   
   There are several advantages to using n8n for Ghost blogging automation:
   
   - Visual workflow building for non-developers  
   - Easy integration with Ghost via official nodes  
   - Powerful expression editor to dynamically interact with data  
   - Connects with 300+ other apps for multi-platform integration  
   
   Use Cases You Can Explore
   
   While this workflow is straightforward, it lays the foundation for more complex automations. Here are a few enhancements you could consider:
   
   - Connect n8n to Google Sheets to publish from a spreadsheet  
   - Use a webhook to trigger post creation from form submissions  
   - Schedule regular posts with Cron nodes  
   - Notify your team via Slack or email once a post goes live  
   - Automatically share the post to social media platforms  
   
   Conclusion
   
   Automating your Ghost blog with n8n is not only possible—it’s powerful and surprisingly simple. By leveraging the Ghost Admin API through intuitive n8n nodes, you can eliminate repetitive tasks and focus more on writing compelling content.
   
   Whether you're a solo blogger or managing a content team, this automation gives you more control over your publishing pipeline, ensuring consistency, speed, and customization.
   
   Ready to try it out? Get started with your first workflow in n8n and connect it to your Ghost site today!
   
   👉 Pro Tip: Make sure your Ghost Admin API key has the necessary permissions and your credentials are securely set in your n8n instance.
   
   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.