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Introduction

This is the beginner tutorial template, upgraded with AI. It teaches the four n8n fundamentals — triggers, HTTP requests, field mapping and integrations — in three progressive steps, and ends with something people actually want to receive: a morning email where a random inspirational quote is turned by OpenAI into a short, personal coaching note, in the language of your choice.

The whole workflow is beginner-safe: no code, one single Configuration node to edit, and every step covered by a sticky note.

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Filming angle: build Step 1 live in 2 minutes to show "n8n is not scary", then add AI + Gmail in Step 2 for the payoff, then leave Step 3 as homework for the audience.

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Flow diagram

flowchart TD
    subgraph S1["Step 1 — Your first run"]
        A1["1. Click 'Execute workflow' (Manual Trigger)"] --> A2["2. Get an inspirational quote (HTTP)"]
        A2 --> A3["3. See the results (Set)"]
    end

    subgraph S2["Step 2 — AI + schedule + email"]
        B1["Every morning at 7am (Schedule Trigger)"] --> B2["Configuration (Set)"]
        B2 --> B3["Get a fresh quote (HTTP)"]
        B3 --> B4["Clean up the data (Set)"]
        B4 --> B5["Personalize the quote with AI (OpenAI)"]
        B5 --> B6["Extract the AI message (Set)"]
        B6 --> B7["Send it to your inbox (Gmail)"]
    end

    subgraph S3["Step 3 — Your challenge"]
        C1["Run the challenge (Manual Trigger)"] --> C2["Get a quote (HTTP)"]
        C2 --> C3["Get a programming joke (HTTP)"]
        C3 --> C4["Your turn: map the fields (Set)"]
    end

Prerequisites & credentials

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Never paste an API key directly into an HTTP Request node. Always use the n8n credential system.

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Node 1 — Configuration (build this first)

Even though it sits in Step 2 on the canvas, build and explain this node first: it is the single place a beginner edits.