Ask a human

Sub-workflow: Custom tool The agent above can call this workflow. It checks if the user has supplied an email address. If they haven't it prompts them to provide one. If they have, it messages a customer support channel for help.

Workflow Structure (10 nodes)
100%
Langchain.chat Trigger
Chat Trigger
Langchain.lm Chat Open Ai
GPT4
Langchain.agent
AI Agent
Langchain.memory Buffer Window
Window Buffer Memory
Langchain.tool Workflow
Not sure?
Execute Workflow Trigger
Execute Workflow Trigger
If
Check if user has provided email
Code
Prompt the user to provide an email
Slack
Message Slack for help
Code
Confirm that we've messaged a human
Node Types:
default
trigger
code
logic
action
Requires credentials

Prerequisites

No credentials required!

This workflow can be imported and used immediately.

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~25 min
Score: 44/100
Custom Code
Conditional Logic

When to Use This Workflow

AI-Powered Content Creation

Automate content generation, summarization, or analysis using AI capabilities.

Save hours of manual work while maintaining quality and consistency.

Team Notifications

Send automated alerts and updates to your team chat when important events occur.

Never miss critical updates - your team stays informed in real-time.

Real-time Response

React instantly when events happen - new orders, form submissions, or API calls.

Zero delay between trigger and action for time-sensitive workflows.

workflow.json
{
  "name": "Ask a human",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "a60c8572-56c1-4bf3-8352-a6419a475887",
      "name": "Window Buffer Memory",
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.memoryBufferWindow",
      "position": [
        900,
        760
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1.1
    },
    {
      "id": "b4f2e26c-903b-46b8-bd8b-110fd64de9e4",
      "name": "Not sure?",
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolWorkflow",
      "position": [
        1120,
...

Workflow Details

Nodes
17
Trigger
Event
Source
awesome
Added
Dec 4, 2025

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