Communication
Extract invoice data from email and alert Slack
6 nodes
125
76
Manual trigger
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.Receive and read incoming emails via IMAP connection
- 2.Extract invoice information using Mindee's intelligent document processing
- 3.Verify extracted data meets quality standards
- 4.Send formatted notification to Slack channel
- 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.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (6)
Check for new emails
Email Read Imap
If email body contains invoice
If
Extract the total amount
Mindee
Send new invoice notification
Slack
Send email to finance manager
Email Send
If Amount > 1000
If