(5/5)

Log errors and avoid sending too many emails

Automated workflow: Log errors and avoid sending too many emails. This workflow integrates 12 different services: postgres, stickyNote, code, errorTrigger, pushover. It contains 18 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (4)

Workflow Structure (13 nodes)

100%

Error Trigger

Execute Workflow Trigger

See below to prepend this at your error handling

Postgres

Insert Log

Postgres

Count for 5 minutes

If there is no logs in 5 minutes

Code

CleanUp execution. See below if you will prepend this workflow

No Op

Insert your error handling logic after this

Manual Trigger

Sometimes... just cleanup

Execute Workflow

Call this Sample - Prepend to your error catcher

Email Send

Principal E-Mail

Pushover

Push mobile notification

Postgres

Truncate Log Database

Email Send

Fallback E-Mail

Node Types:

trigger

action

default

logic

code

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (3)

Postgres

Used by: Insert Log, Count for 5 minutes +1 more

Docs

Pushover

Used by: Push mobile notification

Docs

Smtp

Used by: Principal E-Mail, Fallback E-Mail

Docs

Multiple services required

This workflow needs 3 different credentials. Make sure you have accounts for all services before importing.

Complexity

Advanced

Expert level. Custom code, complex logic, many integrations.

Setup time: ~50 min

Score: 72/100

Custom Code

Conditional Logic

8 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Email Automation

Automate email responses, forwarding, or organization based on rules.

Handle routine email tasks automatically and focus on what matters.

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.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

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    "owner": "n8n-user",
    "license": "MIT",
    "category": "automation",
    "status": "active",
    "priority": "high",
    "environment": "production"
  },
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