Communication

Extract invoice data from email and alert Slack

6 nodes 125 76 Manual trigger
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Workflow Description

Automation that reads incoming emails, extracts invoice details using AI-powered document recognition, validates the extracted data, and sends real-time Slack notifications to keep your team informed about new invoices automatically.

How it works

  1. 1.Receive and read incoming emails via IMAP connection
  2. 2.Extract invoice information using Mindee's intelligent document processing
  3. 3.Verify extracted data meets quality standards
  4. 4.Send formatted notification to Slack channel
  5. 5.Create email record for audit trail

Use cases

  • Notify accounting team instantly when invoices arrive
  • Automate invoice intake without manual data entry
  • Trigger downstream processes based on invoice data

Requirements

  • Email account with IMAP enabled
  • Active Slack workspace with channel access
  • Mindee API credentials for document extraction

Service Value

Ideal as a smart automation service combining integrations and AI to produce ready-to-use results.

Apps Used

Email Read Imap Mindee Slack Email Send

Details

Trigger Manual trigger
Nodes 6
Apps 4
Views 125
Downloads 76

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (6)

Check for new emails

Email Read Imap

#1

If email body contains invoice

If

#2

Extract the total amount

Mindee

#3

Send new invoice notification

Slack

#4

Send email to finance manager

Email Send

#5

If Amount > 1000

If

#6