Introduction to the HTTP tool
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: HTTP Request Tool (legacy), AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What to replace before upgrading
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| HTTP Request Tool (legacy) Activity Tool, Webscraper Tool | HTTP Request node connected to the AI Agent's Tool input |
| AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) AI Agent1 (v1.6), AI Agent (v1.6) | Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent. |
Nodes used (5)
- OpenAI Chat Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - HTTP Request Tool
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolHttpRequest - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - AI Agent
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger
What it does
This n8n template showcases the new HTTP tool released in version 1.47.0. Overall, the tool helps simplify AI Agent workflows where custom sub-workflows were performing the same simple http requests. Comparisons 1. AI agent that can scrape webpages Remake of https://n8n.io/workflows/2006-ai-agent-that-can-scrape-webpages/ Changes: Replaces Execute Workflow Tool and Subworkflow Replaces Response Formatting 2. Allow your AI to call an API to fetch data Remake of https://n8n.io/workflows/2094-allow-your-ai-to-call-an-api-to-fetch-data/ Changes: Replaces Execute Workflow Tool and Subworkflow Replaces Manual Query Params Definitions Replaces Response Formatting