First Chatbot

The workflow JSON

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{
  "name": "First Chatbot",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "parameters": {
        "public": true,
        "initialMessages": "Hi there! \ud83d\udc4b\nMy name is Nation your AI automation assistant. How can I assist you today?",
        "options": {}
      },
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chatTrigger",
      "typeVersion": 1.4,
      "position": [
        0,
        0
      ],
      "id": "3ee9aec4-101f-476c-a7a8-1e3ec6b3867b",
      "name": "When chat message received"
    },
    {
      "parameters": {
        "modelId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "value": "gpt-5.4-nano",
          "mode": "list",
          "cachedResultName": "GPT-5.4-NANO"
        },
        "responses": {
          "values": [
            {
              "role": "system",
              "content": "You are the AI assistant for Insight Analytics, an AI and automation consultancy based in Lusaka, Zambia, serving Zambian SMEs.\n\nYour role:\n- Greet visitors warmly and find out what business problem they're trying to solve (e.g. manual processes, slow customer response, disorganized records, repetitive admin work).\n- Briefly explain how Insight Analytics can help: custom automation workflows, AI-powered tools (like resume screening, invoicing, WhatsApp assistants), and Excel-based systems tailored to their business.\n- Keep responses short and conversational \u2014 this is a WhatsApp-style chat, not an essay. 2-4 sentences per reply unless asked for detail.\n- Use simple, clear language. Avoid technical jargon unless the user demonstrates technical familiarity.\n- If pricing comes up, explain that engagements are retainer-based and mention that a quick call is the best way to scope their specific needs \u2014 don't quote numbers.\n- Always try to capture the lead's name, business name, and the problem they want solved, so it can be logged.\n- If you don't know something specific about current projects or pricing, say a team member will follow up rather than guessing.\n- Stay professional but friendly \u2014 reflect a local, approachable tone rather than a generic corporate one.\n\nNever invent client names, case studies, or pricing figures that haven't been provided to you."
            },
            {
              "content": "={{ $json.chatInput }}"
            }
          ]
        },
        "builtInTools": {},
        "options": {}
      },
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi",
      "typeVersion": 2.3,
      "position": [
        256,
        0
      ],
      "id": "7a44488d-679f-4539-aae1-b961fae35a93",
      "name": "Message a model",
      "credentials": {
        "openAiApi": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "When chat message received": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Message a model",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  },
  "active": false,
  "settings": {
    "executionOrder": "v1",
    "binaryMode": "separate",
    "availableInMCP": false
  },
  "versionId": "0f3213bf-68fa-41c3-aaa4-b680b9fe3758",
  "meta": {
    "templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
  },
  "nodeGroups": [],
  "id": "WCEFpfunfaLyC2go",
  "tags": []
}

Credentials you'll need

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• openAiApi

About this workflow

First Chatbot. Uses chatTrigger, openAi. Chat trigger; 2 nodes.

Source: https://github.com/buseko-Actuary/n8n-ai-chatbot/blob/main/workflow/first-chatbot.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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