Monitor backlinks and generate SEO insights with SE Ranking and GPT-4.1-mini
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This AI workflow has 12 nodes and runs manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. Along the way it connects OpenAI Chat Model, HTTP Request and Google Sheets. It also calls api.seranking.com over HTTP.
How it runs
Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.
- Set Input Fields (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 1 field: query
- AI Agent: runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 3 tools (HTTP Request for All Backlinks, HTTP Request for Backlink Metrics, HTTP Request for Backlink Summary)
- Persist on DataTable (Data table): uses Data table
- Append or update row in sheet (Google Sheets): append or update
- Extract Summary (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
- Create a Binary Data (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Save as CSV (Convert to File): converts data to a file
Services it uses
HTTP calls to: api.seranking.com
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Function (legacy) in Create a Binary Data: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Function (legacy) Create a Binary Data | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Nodes used (10)
- AI Agent
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - OpenAI Chat Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - Http Request Tool
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequestTool - Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Code
n8n-nodes-base.code - Convert to File
n8n-nodes-base.convertToFile - Data table
n8n-nodes-base.dataTable
From the author
This n8n workflow automates backlink monitoring, analysis, and AI-driven interpretation for any domain or URL. It combines backlink intelligence from SE Ranking with structured reasoning and summarization powered by OpenAI GPT 4.1-mini. Instead of manually…