Part A: Setup & Prerequisites
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Prerequisites Checklist
This exercise builds on previous exercises. Before starting, ensure you’ve completed these from the Common Prerequisites:
Required Setup
- n8n Platform - Setup guide
- Gmail & Google Sheets - Connect via n8n
- Google Gemini API - Setup guide
- Gmail labels - Created in Exercise 1 (or create them now)
Haven’t completed prerequisites? Follow the links above to set up each service before continuing.
Time for this setup: 2 minutes (just verify existing credentials)
Verify Prerequisites
This exercise has no unique setup - it reuses everything from previous exercises.
Quick Verification
- Open your n8n instance
- Go to Credentials menu
- Confirm you have:
- Gmail OAuth2 credential (for fetching/sending emails)
- Google Gemini credential (for AI classification and generation)
Credentials verified? You’re ready to build three interconnected workflows!
Ready to Build
You now have:
- ✅ Gmail API access for email operations
- ✅ Google Gemini for AI capabilities
- ✅ Understanding from previous exercises