Very simple Human in the loop system email with AI e IMAP

Chain that summarizes the received email

Workflow Structure (10 nodes)
100%
Email Read Imap
Email Trigger (IMAP)
Markdown
Markdown
Langchain.lm Chat Open Ai
OpenAI Chat Model
Langchain.chain Summarization
Email Summarization Chain
Langchain.lm Chat Open Ai
OpenAI
Langchain.agent
Write email
Set
Set Email text
Email Send
Approve Email
If
Approved?
Email Send
Send Email
Node Types:
default
action
transform
logic
Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (3)

Imap

Used by: Email Trigger (IMAP)

Docs

OpenAI

Used by: OpenAI, OpenAI Chat Model

Docs

Smtp

Used by: Send Email, Approve Email

Docs

Multiple services required

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

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~40 min
Score: 46/100
Conditional Logic

When to Use This Workflow

Streamline Team Communication

Automatically route notifications and updates to the right channels and people.

Reduce information overload while keeping everyone informed.

Email Automation

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

Handle routine email tasks automatically and focus on what matters.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

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...

Workflow Details

Nodes
16
Trigger
Manual
Source
awesome
Added
Dec 4, 2025

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