Series Overview
Turn Payload CMS into an operational system with n8n: automate lead qualification, CRM sync, vector search, content workflows, and AI-powered data enrichment.
All Articles in Series
Payload CMS n8n Integration: Build an Operational Site
Practical architecture and patterns for Payload CMS to n8n webhooks, automations, vector search and lead qualification.
How Payload CMS and n8n form an operational system: webhooks trigger automations for SEO, vector search, document indexing, and automated lead qualification.
Automate Lead Qualification Fast with n8n & Pipedrive
Step-by-step guide to build a webhook gateway, CRM creation, and email notification sub-flows using n8n and Pipedrive…
Build an automated lead qualification pipeline with n8n and Pipedrive that de-duplicates leads, creates structured CRM records, fills custom fields, and…
Integrate n8n Chat Widget into Next.js (Production-Ready)
Step-by-step guide to load the n8n chat widget in Next.js—avoid hydration warnings, secure env vars, and inject a…
Integrate the n8n chat widget into Next.js with a client component that avoids hydration warnings, secures webhook env vars, and injects your logo.
n8n vs Zapier 2026: Why Zapier Fails for Serious Projects
When to self-host n8n with Payload CMS, avoid Zapier's task-based pricing, and build infrastructure-grade automations.
n8n vs Zapier in 2026 — why self-hosted n8n with Payload CMS outperforms Zapier for infra-grade automations: lower costs, full data control, and long-running…
Operational Payload CMS + n8n Integration: 7 Proven Patterns
Architect a webhook-driven system where Payload hooks trigger n8n workflows for AI qualification, enrichment, CRM…
Turn your website into infrastructure with a Payload CMS n8n integration that automates lead qualification, enrichment, CRM sync, and content operations.
How to Upgrade Your Payload Website with RAG and Vector Search
Use Upstash + OpenAI embeddings and Payload Native Jobs to add RAG, semantic search, and context-aware chatbots to…
Upgrade your Payload CMS with vector search by offloading OpenAI embeddings to background Payload Jobs, syncing to Upstash, and powering RAG and semantic…