AI-Powered Product Research & Price Comparison with Google Search and OpenAI
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: OpenAI (legacy), Function (legacy). 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 8 nodes and runs manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. Along the way it connects Google Custom Search and Gmail.
How it runs
Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.
- Set Product Description (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
- AI: Generate Search Queries (OpenAI): uses OpenAI
- Split Queries (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Google Custom Search: search
- Combine Search Results (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
- AI: Summarize Products & Prices (OpenAI): uses OpenAI
- Send Report Email (Gmail): uses Gmail
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:
- OpenAI (legacy) in AI: Generate Search Queries, AI: Summarize Products & Prices: replace with OpenAI node (AI section).
- Function (legacy) in Split Queries: 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 |
|---|---|
| OpenAI (legacy) AI: Generate Search Queries, AI: Summarize Products & Prices | OpenAI node (AI section) |
| Function (legacy) Split Queries | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Rarely used nodes in this template: n8n-nodes-base.googleCustomSearch
Nodes used (6)
- Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - OpenAI
n8n-nodes-base.openAi - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Google Custom Search
n8n-nodes-base.googleCustomSearch - Gmail
n8n-nodes-base.gmail
From the author
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