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{
"id": "gzNGhZnzQh6fH8ZT",
"name": "Fast-Track-VIP-test",
"tags": [],
"nodes": [
{
"id": "9e0dbca6-7e84-4df7-9954-a28316c4b481",
"name": "When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"position": [
336,
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],
"parameters": {},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "3227d851-920e-4184-af54-7a6be71f52c5",
"name": "\ud83d\udccb Workflow Overview",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
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"content": "## \ud83d\udccb WORKFLOW OVERVIEW\n\n**Purpose:** Automatically fast-track VIP customer tickets through priority processing\n\n**Flow:** Google Sheets \u2192 VIP Check \u2192 ClickUp Task \u2192 Telegram Alert\n\n**Benefits:**\n\u2705 Instant VIP recognition\n\u2705 Priority task creation\n\u2705 Real-time notifications\n\u2705 Automated workflow execution"
},
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},
{
"id": "2250ae47-cfdf-402b-875b-9632f8a6d163",
"name": "\ud83d\ude80 Trigger Instructions",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"width": 280,
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"content": "## \ud83d\ude80 START HERE\n\n**Manual Trigger Node**\n\n\u2022 Click 'Execute workflow' to run manually\n\u2022 This starts the entire VIP processing chain\n\u2022 Perfect for testing or one-time runs\n\n\ud83d\udca1 **Tip:** You can replace this with webhook, schedule, or other triggers for automation"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "548c9741-bffb-42f2-bb96-705c693e1702",
"name": "\ud83d\udcca Data Source Info",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"width": 280,
"height": 300,
"content": "## \ud83d\udcca DATA SOURCE\n\n**Google Sheets Node**\n\n\u2022 Reads customer ticket data from spreadsheet\n\u2022 Contains: Customer info, tags, descriptions\n\u2022 Sheet: \"Ticket status dummy\"\n\n\ud83d\udd27 **Setup Required:**\n\u2022 Connect Google Sheets credentials\n\u2022 Verify spreadsheet permissions\n\u2022 Ensure 'Tag' column exists"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "de124edc-e31d-45e9-b84f-2247ca446daf",
"name": "\ud83d\udd0d VIP Detection Logic",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"width": 280,
"height": 300,
"content": "## \ud83d\udd0d VIP DETECTION\n\n**IF Node - VIP Filter**\n\n\u2022 Checks if 'Tag' field contains 'VIP'\n\u2022 Only VIP customers proceed to next steps\n\u2022 Non-VIP customers are filtered out\n\n\u2699\ufe0f **Logic:** \n`Tag contains \"VIP\"` = TRUE \u2192 Continue\n`Tag contains \"VIP\"` = FALSE \u2192 Stop"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "ab531414-b2bd-4c90-9c50-83fb45870db5",
"name": "\ud83d\udcdd Task Management",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"width": 280,
"height": 316,
"content": "## \ud83d\udcdd TASK CREATION\n\n**ClickUp Integration**\n\n\u2022 Creates priority task for VIP tickets\n\u2022 Task name: \"VIP Ticket: [Description]\"\n\u2022 Assigned to specific team/space/folder\n\n\ud83d\udd27 **Setup Required:**\n\u2022 ClickUp API credentials\n\u2022 Verify team/space/folder IDs\n\u2022 Test task creation permissions"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "a56aac1c-5f22-45f5-9758-81246ac835be",
"name": "\ud83d\udcf1 Alert System",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"width": 280,
"height": 268,
"content": "## \ud83d\udcf1 INSTANT ALERTS\n\n**Telegram Notification**\n\n\u2022 Sends immediate VIP ticket alert\n\u2022 Includes: Subject, requester email\n\u2022 Notifies team of new priority task\n\n\ud83d\udd27 **Setup Required:**\n\u2022 Telegram bot token\n\u2022 Update 'your-telegram-chat-id'\n\u2022 Test message delivery"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "432df4e5-329e-4eb5-a8cf-d195407f31f7",
"name": "\u26a1 Setup Checklist",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"width": 300,
"height": 388,
"content": "## \u26a1 QUICK SETUP CHECKLIST\n\n**Before Running:**\n\n1. \u2610 Connect Google Sheets credentials\n2. \u2610 Verify ClickUp API connection\n3. \u2610 Update Telegram chat ID\n4. \u2610 Test with sample VIP data\n5. \u2610 Check all node connections\n\n**Common Issues:**\n\u2022 Missing credentials\n\u2022 Wrong chat ID format\n\u2022 Spreadsheet permissions\n\u2022 API rate limits"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "176aa797-46bf-4d6f-80fe-504d43435e8e",
"name": "\ud83c\udfaf Business Benefits",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"width": 320,
"height": 320,
"content": "## \ud83c\udfaf WORKFLOW BENEFITS\n\n**Why Use This Automation:**\n\n\u2022 **Speed:** Instant VIP recognition\n\u2022 **Consistency:** No missed VIP tickets\n\u2022 **Visibility:** Real-time notifications\n\u2022 **Tracking:** Organized in ClickUp\n\u2022 **Scalable:** Handles multiple tickets\n\n**Perfect for:** Customer service teams, support departments, sales organizations"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "fe522ca7-ea23-4677-a25c-b36d75a95363",
"name": "Create ClickUp Task1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.clickUp",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"list": "901611032798",
"name": "=VIP Ticket:{{ $('Check High Priority').item.json.description }}",
"team": "9016683627",
"space": "90162844741",
"folder": "90164394824",
"additionalFields": {}
},
"credentials": {
"clickUpApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "e98fec8a-8ae7-4842-af5c-ac196336e595",
"name": "Send Telegram Alert1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.telegram",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"text": "=\ud83d\udea8 VIP Ticket received!\n\nSubject:{{ $('Check High Priority').item.json.subject }}\nRequester: {{ $('Get the VIP user').item.json.email }}\nCheck ClickUp for the created task.",
"chatId": "<Your Chat ID>",
"additionalFields": {}
},
"credentials": {
"telegramApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "76471d37-f68f-4a60-bfdb-8656cf32159c",
"name": "Get many tickets",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.zendesk",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true
},
"credentials": {
"zendeskApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "43ae95a3-5ad2-451a-bee6-0e451debe7c3",
"name": "Check High Priority",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"conditions": {
"string": [
{
"value1": "={{ $('Get many tickets').item.json.priority }}",
"value2": "high",
"operation": "contains"
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "8fff9c6b-2444-4c3a-bb13-b96014acda1b",
"name": "Get the VIP user",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.zendesk",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"id": "={{ $json.requester_id }}",
"resource": "user",
"operation": "get"
},
"credentials": {
"zendeskApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
}
],
"active": false,
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
},
"versionId": "e129e56e-ddbe-4fd2-bc9d-317efa2ed203",
"connections": {
"Get many tickets": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Check High Priority",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Get the VIP user": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Create ClickUp Task1",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Check High Priority": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Get the VIP user",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Create ClickUp Task1": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Send Telegram Alert1",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"When clicking \u2018Execute workflow\u2019": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Get many tickets",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
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clickUpApitelegramApizendeskApi
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About this workflow
Accelerate VIP support handling with this n8n workflow template that automatically identifies high-priority customers and ensures their tickets get instant attention.
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