This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual 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:  
   Seamlessly Upload Images to Microsoft OneDrive via Microsoft Graph API Using n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to design a no-code workflow in n8n that authenticates with Microsoft Graph API and uploads an image to a SharePoint or OneDrive folder. This tutorial demonstrates secure authentication and file transfer using Microsoft 365.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n, Microsoft Graph API, OneDrive, SharePoint, image upload, OAuth2, no-code automation, HTTP request, API integration, workflow automation, Microsoft 365, file upload automation, Microsoft authentication
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   
   - Microsoft Graph API (https://graph.microsoft.com)
   - Microsoft OAuth2 Token Endpoint (https://login.microsoftonline.com)
   - Lorem Picsum (https://picsum.photos) — used for testing image retrieval
   
   Article:
   
   Uploading Images to Microsoft OneDrive Using Microsoft Graph API and n8n
   
   No-code automation platforms like n8n have made it easier than ever to connect APIs and streamline repetitive tasks. Whether you work with cloud storage, CRM systems, or social platforms, n8n allows you to visually build workflows with powerful logic—all without writing traditional code.
   
   In this article, we’ll walk through an n8n workflow that facilitates image uploads to a Microsoft OneDrive or SharePoint folder using Microsoft’s Graph API. This tutorial is geared toward automators who want to integrate file uploads into their internal or customer-facing processes using Microsoft 365 and secure OAuth2 authentication.
   
   Let’s break down the workflow and demonstrate how each part contributes to securely transferring an image to your Microsoft tenant.
   
   🎯 Use Case
   
   Suppose you want to upload user-generated content, such as profile pictures or scanned documents, to a SharePoint document library or OneDrive folder as part of a business process. We’ll simulate this using a placeholder image and push it to a specified target folder using n8n.
   
   🧱 Workflow Architecture Overview
   
   The n8n workflow consists of six main operational nodes:
   
   1. Manual Trigger
   2. Set Config (Sensitive Data)
   3. OAuth2 Authentication with Microsoft
   4. Get Image from a Sample Source
   5. Set Destination Metadata
   6. PUT Request to Microsoft Graph API for Uploading
   
   We will now explore these components.
   
   1. 🔘 Manual Trigger
   
   We start with the “Manual Trigger” node which allows us to interactively test the workflow inside the n8n editor. This is ideal for development and testing phases before deploying to production.
   
   2. 🔐 Set Config: Authentication Details
   
   Our next step is a Set node storing three crucial credentials:
   
   - TENANT_ID
   - CLIENT_ID
   - CLIENT_SECRET
   
   These are obtained when registering an application in the Microsoft Azure Portal. While the template uses a Set node for demonstration purposes, we strongly recommend storing credentials securely using n8n's built-in Credentials Manager or another secret vault in production.
   
   3. 🔓 Authentication with Microsoft
   
   To access Microsoft 365 services like OneDrive or SharePoint via API, we must first acquire an OAuth2 access token. Here's how the authentication node works:
   
   - Makes a POST request to Microsoft’s token endpoint:
     https://login.microsoftonline.com/{{TENANT_ID}}/oauth2/token
   - Includes a form payload to request a token using the “client_credentials” grant type.
     
   The response includes the access_token we’ll use in API headers for authorization.
   
   4. 🖼 Get Sample Image
   
   For simplicity and testing, we retrieve a placeholder image from https://picsum.photos. This flow can be adapted to upload any binary from a user submission, an API response, or a connected device.
   
   5. 📁 Define Upload Parameters
   
   Now that we’ve got the image and token, we prepare metadata that defines:
   
   - TARGET_FOLDER: Folder path in OneDrive or SharePoint (e.g. /uploads/pictures from n8n)
   - FILE_NAME: e.g. example.jpg
   
   This node ensures the API request targets the correct destination.
   
   6. 📤 Upload to Microsoft Drive
   
   Finally, we execute a PUT request to the Graph API endpoint:
   
   https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/sites/root/drive/root:{{TARGET_FOLDER}}/{{FILE_NAME}}:/content
   
   Headers include:
   - Authorization: Bearer {{access_token}}
   - Content-Type: application/octet-stream
   
   The image binary is passed through and uploaded to the specified location in Microsoft cloud storage.
   
   📌 Prerequisites & Permissions
   
   To use Microsoft’s Graph API effectively:
   - An Azure AD app registration is needed.
   - The following Graph API permissions must be granted:
     - Sites.ReadWrite.All
     - Files.ReadWrite.All
   
   For SharePoint access, ensure the app has appropriate permissions or is assigned as an Application User.
   
   🛡 Security Considerations
   
   Production deployments should use secure credential storage and avoid hardcoded secrets. Consider using n8n’s encrypted credential store or integrate with external secret managers like HashiCorp Vault.
   
   🔄 Use in Production Scenarios
   
   Once tested, this workflow can be enhanced for real-world uses:
   
   - Upload dynamically named files from form submissions
   - Capture mobile uploads and sync to enterprise SharePoint
   - Automate secure backups of documents
   - Publish user-generated images from customer portals
   
   🧩 Extensibility & Variations
   
   Thanks to the flexibility of n8n, this pattern can be extended using conditional logic, branching, or shared workflows to handle multiple upload formats, folders, or authenticated users.
   
   Conclusion
   
   With just a few visually configured nodes, n8n enables powerful and secure integrations with Microsoft’s OneDrive and SharePoint services via the Graph API. Whether for internal automation or client-facing features, this no-code approach reduces development time while ensuring robust access to Microsoft 365.
   
   Start building your own automations today—and turn repetitive tasks into self-operating workflows with reliability and scale.
   
   📎 Resources
   
   - Microsoft Graph API: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/overview
   - n8n Documentation: https://docs.n8n.io
   - Microsoft Application Registration: https://portal.azure.com
   - File Upload in Microsoft Graph: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/driveitem-put-content
   
   By connecting n8n with Microsoft Graph, you unlock the full potential of secure, scalable file management in the cloud—with zero code and limitless customization.

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.