Workflow: build automation using n8n for Code Webhook Create Webhook
Integrations: code, if, noOp, respondToWebhook, set, stickyNote, webhook

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Workflow completed."}]}}, "typeVersion": 3.4}, {"id": "0a6b9f12-9b60-458e-85de-014a66063e50", "name": "Sticky Note", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [-440, -280], "parameters": {"color": 6, "width": 360, "height": 460, "content": "### \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Config Node Setup\n\n*This node defines the configuration for the secure webhook.*\n\n- `config.bearerToken`: The expected Bearer token for authentication.\n\n- `config.requiredFields`: Set one key for each required field in the incoming request body (e.g., `config.requiredFields.message`.\n*\ud83d\udc49 The value doesn't matter, only the keys are checked.*"}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "bba24ba5-3c8d-40f7-99e0-44115b1025e0", "name": "Sticky Note1", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [-440, 200], "parameters": {"color": 3, "width": 1740, "height": 240, "content": "### \ud83d\udeab Error Handling Nodes\n\n*These nodes return standardized JSON error responses:*\n\n- \ud83d\udd12 `401 Unauthorized`:\nTriggered when the request is missing a valid Bearer token.\n\n- \ud83d\udced `400 Bad Request`:\nTriggered when required fields are missing from the request body."}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "f451c9be-4cfb-4628-8aa7-66b66ad86bab", "name": "Sticky Note2", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [840, -280], "parameters": {"color": 4, "width": 460, "height": 460, "content": "### \u2705 Set & 200 Response Nodes\n\n- \ud83e\uddf1 `Create Response`\nBuilds the JSON response from the incoming request.\nUse this to extract, transform, or forward specific values (e.g., message, sender, etc.).\n\n- \ud83d\udcec `200 OK`\nReturns a successful response using values from the `Create Response` node."}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "8d4e8406-c3fe-4e8a-bfa8-18407fe5e67a", "name": "Add workflow nodes here", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.noOp", "position": [680, 20], "parameters": {}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "f3f461a6-dc48-42cd-ac75-d045795006d0", "name": "Sticky Note3", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [160, -280], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 440, "height": 460, "content": "### \ud83d\udd0d Required Fields Validator\n\n*This Code node checks if all fields defined in config.requiredFields are present in the incoming request body.*\n\n- Reads the body from the Webhook node.\n\n- Loops through each key in config.requiredFields.\n\n- Returns `{ valid: true }` if all are present, otherwise `{ valid: false }`."}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "2766dae8-8def-462f-a53c-0f51606eea0a", "name": "Sticky Note4", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [-1220, -340], "parameters": {"color": 5, "width": 760, "height": 780, "content": "## \ud83d\udd10 Secure Webhook \u2013 Summary\n\n*This workflow protects a public webhook with **authentication** and **payload validation**.*\n\n\n---\n\n#### \ud83e\udde9 Why use it?\n- \u2705 Ensure only trusted clients can call your workflow (via Bearer token).\n- \u2705 Validate that all expected fields are present in the request body.\n- \u2705 Return helpful and consistent JSON responses (`200`, `400`, `401`).\n\n---\n\n#### \u2699\ufe0f How it works:\n1. **`Webhook`** \u2013 Entry point for external `POST` requests.\n2. **`Configuration`** \u2013 Defines `config.bearerToken` and `config.requiredFields`.\n3. **`Check Authorization Header`** \u2013 Compares incoming Bearer token with config.\n4. **`401 Unauthorized`** \u2013 Returned if the token is missing or incorrect.\n5. **`Has required fields?`** \u2013 JS code checks for required fields in the request body.\n6. **`400 Bad Request`** \u2013 Returned if any required field is missing.\n7. **`Create Response` & `200 OK`** \u2013 Returns a custom success message.\n\n---\n\n#### \ud83d\udee0 Setup Instructions:\n- Set your desired Bearer token in `config.bearerToken`.\n- For each required field, set a key in `config.requiredFields`  \n  *(e.g., `config.requiredFields.message)*.\n*\ud83d\udc49 The value doesn't matter, only the keys are checked.*\n- Replace the **`Add workflow nodes here`** node with your own workflow logic.\n- Edit the `Create Response` node to build your response.\n\n---\n\n\ud83d\udccc *Great for building secure, reusable webhook endpoints for APIs, forms, or 3rd-party services.*"}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "70c8f060-587a-4524-ab32-7362cc0c4cf9", "name": "Sticky Note6", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [-1220, -600], "parameters": {"color": 6, "width": 760, "height": 240, "content": "## Support My Work! \u2764\ufe0f\n\n**\ud83d\udc4b Hello! I'm Audun / xqus** \n\ud83d\udd17 My work: [xqus.com](https://xqus.com)\n\ud83d\udcb8 n8n shop: [xqus.gumroad.com](https://xqus.gumroad.com)\n\n**If you find this workflow helpful**, consider downloading or purchasing it on [Gumroad](https://xqus.gumroad.com/l/hasgi).\n\nYour support helps me create more useful n8n workflows and resources for the community. \n-Thanks a lot! \ud83d\ude4c"}, "typeVersion": 1}], "pinData": {}, "connections": {"200 OK": {"main": [[]]}, "Webhook": {"main": [[{"node": "Configuration", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Configuration": {"main": [[{"node": "Check Authorization Header", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Create Response": {"main": [[{"node": "200 OK", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Check Valid Request": {"main": [[{"node": "Add workflow nodes here", "type": "main", "index": 0}], [{"node": "400 Bad Request", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Has required fields?": {"main": [[{"node": "Check Valid Request", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Add workflow nodes here": {"main": [[{"node": "Create Response", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}, "Check Authorization Header": {"main": [[{"node": "Has required fields?", "type": "main", "index": 0}], [{"node": "401 Unauthorized", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]}}}