This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Mondaycom Automate Triggered n8n agent. It connects Manual Trigger, Monday Com 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 Manual Trigger, Monday Com, 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

• Manual Trigger
• Monday Com

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:  
   Automating Monday.com Data Retrieval with n8n: A Simple Workflow Example
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to create a simple n8n automation workflow that retrieves data from a Monday.com board at the click of a button. Ideal for productivity and task management users looking to streamline operations.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, Monday.com automation, retrieve data Monday.com, low-code automation, n8n tutorial, Monday.com API, task management automation, productivity tools, API automation, workflow automation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:  
   - Monday.com API
   
   Article:
   
   Automating Monday.com Data Retrieval with n8n: A Simple Workflow Example
   
   In the modern era of workflow automation, low-code tools like n8n offer powerful ways to integrate various SaaS platforms and streamline daily operations. If you manage projects or tasks on Monday.com and are looking for a quick way to pull data directly from a specific board, then this brief walkthrough will help you get started using n8n.
   
   This article explains a basic n8n workflow that automates the retrieval of data from a Monday.com board. With just one manual click, the workflow fetches all relevant information, allowing you to gain quick insights or power up further automation tasks down the line.
   
   What Is n8n?
   
   n8n (short for "nodemation") is a powerful, extendable workflow automation tool that enables you to connect different systems through easily configurable nodes. Whether through APIs or webhook events, n8n provides a flexible interface for automating tasks in a way that requires minimal programming skills.
   
   What Is Monday.com?
   
   Monday.com is a popular project management and team collaboration platform, enabling organizations to plan, track, and deliver work effectively using boards, groups, and tasks. The platform offers robust API support, which makes it a prime candidate for automation through tools like n8n.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   Here is what the sample workflow does in a nutshell:
   
   - Waits for a manual trigger (i.e., user clicking "Execute").
   - Connects to Monday.com and retrieves data from a specific board using the Monday.com API.
   
   Let’s explore the components.
   
   Workflow Breakdown
   
   Node 1: Manual Trigger  
   The workflow starts with a "Manual Trigger" node. This node initiates the workflow each time you manually click the "Execute Workflow" button inside n8n’s user interface. It's perfect for testing or running a workflow on demand without setting up an automatic trigger, such as a schedule or webhook.
   
   Node Type: n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger  
   Purpose: Initiates workflow manually
   
   Node 2: Monday.com API Connection  
   Following the trigger is the "Monday.com" node. This node is configured to perform a "get" operation on a specific board. The boardId field points to the board you want to fetch data from — in this case, boardId 663435997.
   
   Node Type: n8n-nodes-base.mondayCom  
   Purpose: Fetches data from a Monday.com board  
   Operation: Get (retrieving all data from the specified board)
   
   How It Works
   
   Once you click “Execute” in the n8n editor UI, the Manual Trigger node activates and immediately hands off the command to the Monday.com node. The node then connects with the Monday.com API using your pre-configured API credentials and retrieves the data associated with the defined board ID.
   
   This data can then be viewed in the execution logs or passed on to subsequent nodes for further processing, such as notifying a Slack channel, sending a summary email, or triggering another piece of automation in a broader workflow.
   
   Why Use This Workflow?
   
   This straightforward setup is especially useful for:
   
   - Quickly testing Monday.com integrations in n8n
   - Validating the API connection and credentials setup
   - Building blocks for more complex automations (e.g., daily reports or data syncs)
   - Learning how n8n works with third-party APIs
   
   Expanding the Workflow
   
   While the current setup stops after retrieving the data, this is just the beginning. Here are a few examples of what you can do next:
   
   - Send a summary email using the Email or Gmail node
   - Push the data to a Google Sheet
   - Post insights to Slack or Microsoft Teams
   - Analyze and visualize key metrics using a dashboarding tool
   
   Security and Credentials
   
   The “Monday.com” node relies on previously set API credentials securely stored in n8n’s credential manager. Make sure your Monday.com account has the correct API token access and that it is properly set up in n8n before executing the workflow.
   
   Conclusion
   
   By connecting Monday.com to n8n using only two simple nodes, you can automate and streamline how you collect and utilize project management data. Whether you're new to n8n or looking to test a specific API connection, this basic manual-trigger workflow serves as both a quick utility and a foundation for more complex automation projects.
   
   As low-code and no-code solutions continue to grow, workflows like this exemplify how non-developers can create meaningful automations that save time and enhance team productivity. With n8n and Monday.com working together, the possibilities are virtually endless.
   
   Ready to start building? Download and import this JSON workflow into your n8n instance and see the power of automation in action.

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.