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Digest documents: PostgreSQL

Fires the moment a webhook arrives across PostgreSQL, Microsoft Teams and Slack, summarises long text with an AI chain. Built for contracts, around a "Read Recent from PostgreSQL" step, in 16 documented nodes.

Digest documents with PostgreSQL and Microsoft Teams on autopilot. An original, ready-to-import n8n workflow built around the 'AI Summarize & Route' pattern for legal & compliance. It fires on a webhook and orchestrates 16 nodes across PostgreSQL, Microsoft Teams, Slack. It uses n8n's LangChain AI nodes (Agent/Chain + chat model). Retry-on-fail is enabled on external calls. Import the JSON, add your credentials, and adapt the parameters. What used to take a morning now runs on its own.

Key benefits

  • Keeps PostgreSQL and Microsoft Teams in step for contracts, without anyone re-typing a row
  • A failed PostgreSQL or Microsoft Teams call is retried rather than dropped, at any of the 16 nodes in this contracts build
  • Branches rejoin before PostgreSQL, so a contracts run reports once rather than 16 times
  • The contracts AI step is isolated from PostgreSQL, so models swap without touching the other 16 nodes
  • Fans the same result out to Slack in the same run, for contracts

Use cases

  • Teams keeping PostgreSQL and Microsoft Teams aligned by hand for contracts
  • Pushing contracts events into PostgreSQL and Microsoft Teams the moment they land, not on the next poll
  • Contracts work where "Read Recent from PostgreSQL" is still a manual step before PostgreSQL
  • Contracts work that only reaches PostgreSQL when a webhook arrives, when someone remembers to start it

Integrations

PostgreSQLMicrosoft TeamsSlackOpenAI

Workflow preview (16 nodes)

The template's actual node layout and connections. Node parameters and credential slots unlock with the download.

Receive Inbound WebhookWebhookRead Recent from Postgr…PostgresNewest FirstSortTrim to Digest SizeLimitSummarize Content (AI)Chain SummarizationOpenAI Chat ModelLm Chat Open AiPost Digest to Microsof…Microsoft TeamsPost Digest to SlackSlackConfirm All SendsMergeArchive Digest in Postg…PostgresGuard Non-Empty fileNameFilterSummarize Run StatsSetAppend Audit Row (Postg…PostgresSend Summary to Microso…Microsoft TeamsCapture Failure ContextSetEscalate Failure to Mic…Microsoft Teams

What's inside (16 nodes)

A look at the node types this workflow uses. No purchase required — full parameters and credentials are yours after you buy.

Chain SummarizationFilterLimitLm Chat Open AiMergeMicrosoft TeamsPostgresSetSlackSortWebhook

From download to running in 3 steps

  1. 1
    Import. In n8n, open Workflows → menu → “Import from File” and pick the downloaded JSON.
  2. 2
    Connect. Add your own credentials on the app nodes - n8n highlights exactly which ones need them.
  3. 3
    Activate. Run it once to test, then toggle Active. The automation is live.

What you'll learn

Advanced level

Adds branching depth and audit logging on top of the core pattern.

  • Using a Chain for fixed AI steps instead of paying for an Agent
  • Rejoining parallel branches with Merge so the run reports once
  • Moving data between PostgreSQL, Microsoft Teams and Slack in a single run

Every node carries its own documentation on the canvas, plus notes explaining why the architecture was built this way, a credential setup guide, troubleshooting, and three practice exercises. Sample data comes pinned to the trigger, so you can hit Execute and watch data flow before connecting a single account.

Common questions

What exactly do I get?

The complete, ready-to-import n8n workflow as a JSON file, delivered instantly after payment. Import it into your own n8n (cloud or self-hosted), add your credentials, and it runs.

How do I import it into n8n?

In n8n, open Workflows, click the three-dot menu, choose “Import from File”, and select the downloaded JSON. Then connect your own app credentials on the highlighted nodes.

Do I need anything else for it to work?

You need your own n8n instance and accounts/credentials for the apps this workflow connects to (PostgreSQL, Microsoft Teams, Slack). No coding is required.

What if it doesn't work for me?

If the file is faulty, won't import, or isn't as described, contact us within 7 days and we'll fix it or refund you - see our refund policy.

Can I modify or resell it?

You can freely adapt and use it in your own or your clients' projects. Reselling or redistributing the template file itself is not permitted.

Original n8n workflow template created and owned by WorkflowCrate. After purchase you receive the ready-to-import JSON file and a license to use and adapt it in your own projects.