Using external workflows as tools in n8n
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What this workflow does
This workflow has 3 nodes and runs when another workflow calls it. It uses only n8n's built-in nodes. It also calls api.firecrawl.dev over HTTP.
How it runs
Trigger: When another workflow calls it.
- FireCrawl (HTTP Request): calls api.firecrawl.dev (POST)
- Edit Fields (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 1 field: response
HTTP calls to: api.firecrawl.dev
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Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.
Nodes used (3)
- Execute Workflow Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.executeWorkflowTrigger - HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set
From the author
This guide will show you how to use a workflow as a reusable tool in n8n, such as integrating an AI Agent or other specialized processes into your workflows. By the end of this example, you'll have a simple, reusable workflow that can be easily plugged into…