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Workflow Error Alert

Get instant email and Slack notifications the moment any n8n workflow fails. Includes workflow name, error node, and error message in every alert. No more silent failures — perfect for teams running critical automations that need real-time visibility into production health.

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What this template does

This template monitors your n8n instance for failed workflow executions. When a failure is detected, it immediately sends an alert via email and optionally Slack, including the workflow name, error message, and the specific node that failed.

How to install

1

Download the template

Click the download button below to get the JSON workflow file.

2

Import into n8n

Open your n8n instance, go to Workflows, and click “Import from File”. Select the downloaded JSON.

3

Configure credentials

Update the credential nodes with your own API keys and connection details. Activate the workflow.

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