Build Automations That Run Without Babysitting
Most n8n and Make.com workflows break within a week. APIs change, webhooks timeout, data formats shift, and error handling was "I'll add that later." These 50 prompts teach you to build production-grade automations that handle every edge case — the kind that run for months without intervention.
Each prompt uses chain-of-thought for workflow design, few-shot examples with real automation scenarios, and CRTSE framework for trigger and action specification. Variables like {{trigger_type}}, {{integration}}, {{data_volume}}, and {{error_strategy}} ensure practical applicability.
What's Inside — 50 Expert Prompts
- Workflow Architecture Designer — Designs automation architecture for {{business_process}} with trigger selection, branching logic, error paths, and monitoring hooks.
- Error Handling Framework — Creates robust error handling for {{workflow}} with retry policies, fallback paths, dead letter queues, and admin notification.
- Webhook Configuration Manager — Sets up webhook-triggered workflows for {{event_source}} with validation, idempotency, replay handling, and security.
- API Integration Builder — Designs integration with {{api_service}} including authentication, pagination, rate limit handling, and data mapping.
- Database Operations Designer — Creates database workflow for {{operation}} (sync, backup, migration, ETL) with connection management and transaction handling.
- Notification System Architect — Builds multi-channel notification for {{event_type}} across email, Slack, SMS, and push with routing rules and rate limiting.
- Data Transformation Pipeline — Designs data transformation for {{input_format}} to {{output_format}} with validation, cleaning, enrichment, and error reporting.
- Monitoring & Alerting Setup — Creates monitoring for {{workflow_count}} workflows with execution tracking, failure alerts, performance metrics, and daily digests.
- CRM Sync Automation — Builds bidirectional sync between {{crm}} and {{data_source}} with conflict resolution, field mapping, and deduplication.
- Lead Processing Pipeline — Designs lead capture and processing for {{source}} with enrichment, scoring, routing, and CRM/email marketing integration.
- Content Publishing Automation — Creates content distribution for {{content_type}} across {{platform_count}} platforms with scheduling, formatting, and performance tracking.
- Invoice & Payment Automation — Builds invoice processing for {{accounting_system}} with creation, delivery, payment tracking, and reconciliation.
- Customer Onboarding Workflow — Designs onboarding automation for {{product}} with account setup, welcome sequence, milestone tracking, and handoff triggers.
- Data Backup & Archive System — Creates automated backup for {{data_sources}} with scheduling, verification, retention policies, and disaster recovery testing.
- Multi-Step Approval Workflow — Designs approval process for {{request_type}} with role-based routing, escalation, SLA tracking, and audit trail.
Each Prompt Includes
- {{placeholder}} variables for integration, trigger type, data volume, and error handling strategy
- Expected output: workflow designs, JSON configurations, error handling specs, or monitoring setups
- Chain-of-thought workflow design with production reliability patterns
- Anti-patterns: polling instead of webhooks, missing error handling, and tight coupling between automations
Who This Is For
- n8n and Make.com power users building complex business automations
- Operations managers automating manual business processes
- Solopreneurs using automation to run a one-person operation
- Integration specialists connecting enterprise systems without custom code
- Agencies building automation solutions for clients
What Makes This Different
- Production-grade: error handling, monitoring, and reliability — not just happy-path workflows
- Platform-agnostic: patterns work for both n8n (self-hosted) and Make.com (cloud)
- Covers the FULL automation stack: triggers, processing, integration, monitoring, and maintenance
- Includes Indian business context: UPI payment handling, GST invoice automation, and WhatsApp Business integration
Works With
ChatGPT (GPT-4+), Claude (3.5+), Gemini Pro. Excellent across all models for automation design.
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