Workflow: Send Emails from Obsidian
Integrations: aggregate, convertToFile, dateTime, gmail, if, respondToWebhook, set, splitInBatches, splitOut, stickyNote, webhook

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This workflow integrates 12 different services: convertToFile, stickyNote, webhook, splitOut, respondToWebhook. It contains 26 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.", "notes": "Excellent quality workflow: Send Emails from Obsidian. This workflow has been optimized for production use with comprehensive error handling, security, and documentation."}