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Slack alert when a workflow fails

Operations or engineering teams that run n8n automations and want to hear about failures in Slack.

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get-a-slack-alert-when-a-workflow-went-wrong.json

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What it does

Sends a Slack message when one of your n8n workflows runs into a problem. An Error Trigger node starts this workflow when a failure occurs, and a Slack node posts a custom message so you can check the error. You do not need to activate this workflow for it to take effect.

Use cases

  1. 01Post a Slack message when a sync workflow fails
  2. 02Include the error details in a custom alert
  3. 03Warn a support channel when an automation stops

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Slack

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Slack alert when a workflow fails.

What is Slack alert when a workflow fails used for?

Operations or engineering teams that run n8n automations and want to hear about failures in Slack. Sends a Slack message when one of your n8n workflows runs into a problem. An Error Trigger node starts this workflow when a failure occurs, and a Slack node posts a custom message so you can check the error. You do not need to activate this workflow for it to take effect.

How do I import Slack alert when a workflow fails into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Slack alert when a workflow fails safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.