Weekly coffee chat (Mattermost version)
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function (legacy), Cron. 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 Mattermost and Google Calendar.
How it runs
Trigger: On a schedule (legacy Cron node).
- Greetings (Mattermost): uses Mattermost
- Employees in coffee chat channel (Mattermost): get many (user)
- Divide into groups (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Announce groups (Mattermost): uses Mattermost
- Send calendar invites (Google Calendar): uses Google Calendar
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:
- Function (legacy) in Divide into groups: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'.
- Cron in Weekly trigger on monday: replace with Schedule Trigger.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Function (legacy) Divide into groups | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
| Cron Weekly trigger on monday | Schedule Trigger |
Nodes used (4)
- Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Mattermost
n8n-nodes-base.mattermost - Cron
n8n-nodes-base.cron - Google Calendar
n8n-nodes-base.googleCalendar
From the author
A workflow to automatically create groups of three based on a Mattermost channel and send out invitations to each group member.