Weekly website link checker with Slack alerts for broken URLs
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron, Function (legacy). 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 6 nodes and runs on a schedule (legacy Cron node). Along the way it connects Slack.
How it runs
Trigger: On a schedule (legacy Cron node).
- Scan Blog with HTTP (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
- Filter Broken Links (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
- Create Broken Links List (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Send Slack Alert (Slack): uses Slack
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
2 things in this workflow are removed in n8n 3.0. Fix them before you upgrade:
- Cron in Weekly Cron Trigger: replace with Schedule Trigger.
- Function (legacy) in Create Broken Links List: 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 |
|---|---|
| Cron Weekly Cron Trigger | Schedule Trigger |
| Function (legacy) Create Broken Links List | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Nodes used (6)
- Cron
n8n-nodes-base.cron - HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - If
n8n-nodes-base.if - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Slack
n8n-nodes-base.slack - No Operation, do nothing
n8n-nodes-base.noOp
From the author
Description - Automates weekly checks for broken links on a website. - Scans the site using HTTP requests and filters broken links. - Sends Slack alerts for detected broken URLs and creates a list for tracking. Essential Information - Runs weekly to monitor…