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Recipe Template
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"content": "\n## \"Hey Siri, Ask Agent\" workflow\n**Made by [Max Tkacz](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/maxtkacz) during the [30 Day AI Sprint](https:\/\/30dayaisprint.notion.site\/)**\n\nThis template integrates with Apple Shortcuts to trigger an n8n AI Agent via a \"Hey Siri\" command. The shortcut prompts for spoken input, transcribes it, and sends it to the workflow's `When Called by Apple Shortcut` Webhook trigger. The AI Agent processes the input and Siri dictates the response back to you.\n\nThe workflow also passes the current date and time to the `AI Agent`, which you can extend with additional context, like data from an App node, for more customized responses.\n\n"
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"content": "### Set up steps\n1. Add an OpenAI API credential in `OpenAI Chat Model` node, or replace it with another model. Try `Groq` if you want a free alternative (can be used with free Groq account, no CC).\n2. Copy the \"Production URL\" from `When called by Apple Shortcut` node, you'll need this when setting up the shortcut.\n3. Save and activate this n8n workflow.\n4. Download the [Apple Shortcut here](https:\/\/uploads.n8n.io\/devrel\/ask-agent.shortcut), open it on macOS or iOS. This adds the shortcut to your device.\n5. Open the shortcut and swap URL in `Get contents of\" step to the \"Production URL\" you copied from `When called by Apple Shortcut`.\n6. Test it by saying \"Hey Siri, AI Agent\", then ask a question."
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"content": "### ... or watch set up video [5 min]\n[](https:\/\/youtu.be\/dewsB-4iGA8)\n"
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"text": "=Here is my request: {{ $json.body.input }}\n",
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}How to Use an n8n Template
Create a New Workflow
Click "New Workflow" in your n8n dashboard to get started.
Copy & Paste Template
First, copy this template:
Click here to copy the JSON
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Then, in n8n, click the three dots (···) → "Import from file" and paste the JSON code.
Customize the Nodes
Go through each node in the workflow to update inputs like spreadsheet IDs, email addresses, or message content. Adjust field mappings to match your data.
Grant Access
For nodes that connect to external apps (like Google Sheets or Slack), you'll need to grant access. Connect your accounts using OAuth or an API key and save the credentials in the node.
Test It
Run the workflow by clicking "Execute Node" for each step or "Run Once" for the whole thing. Check the right sidebar to inspect data and debug any errors (they'll show up in red).
Activate Workflow
Once everything works as expected, click the "Activate" toggle to turn your workflow on. You're all set!