Email mailbox as Todoist tasks
25 nodes · manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent
- Engine
- n8n
- Nodes
- 25
- Trigger
- scheduled/triggered
- Source file
- 1749_Todoist_Schedule_Send_Scheduled.json
Workflow flow
When clicking ‘Test workflow’
Manual
OpenAI Chat Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi
Structure Output Todoist Ready
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured
Email Trigger (IMAP)
EmailReadImap
Schedule Trigger
Schedule
No Operation, do nothing
NoOp
Get Starred From Inbox
Gmail
Get Unread From Inbox
Gmail
Get Open Tasks
Todoist
Mark As Read
Gmail
Merge Starred and Unread Messages
Merge
Star
Gmail
Enrich Emails With Tasks
Merge
Enrich Tasks with Emails
Merge
If Task Not Exist
IF
If Email Unstarred (Not Exist)
IF
Get Full Message
Gmail
Close Task
Todoist
Summarize Message
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent
If AI responded properly
IF
Create Todoist Task
Todoist
21 steps · flows top to bottom, branches left to right
Browse by integration
Browse all integrations →Import into n8n
- Download the n8n JSON file (full or sanitized).
- In n8n: Workflows → Import from file.
- Open each node and reconnect credentials to your accounts.
- Test with manual execution before enabling triggers.
Sanitized JSON removes credential IDs — safer for sharing. Flow graph JSON is OpenRuna's lightweight format for diagrams and other tools, not n8n import.
Overview
Email mailbox as Todoist tasks is a free n8n workflow on OpenRuna — 25 nodes connecting manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule. Download the JSON, view the flow diagram, and import it into your n8n instance.
What this workflow does
This n8n workflow, "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks", wires together manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule in 25 nodes. 25 nodes · manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent It starts from a scheduled/triggered trigger and routes data through every node in order. On OpenRuna you get the visual graph, the integration list, and a downloadable JSON ready to import into n8n. Use it to learn integration patterns, fork it for your own use case, or deploy it quickly after reconnecting credentials.
Use cases
- Fork it to add error handling, retries, or a notification step without designing the 25-node flow from scratch.
- Benchmark it against your current manual integration to spot missing steps or redundant nodes.
- Import "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" into n8n, reconnect credentials for manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule, and run the same automation in your own workspace.
- Use it as a starting template when wiring manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule — adjust node parameters to your accounts and record IDs.
Example output
Imported into n8n, "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" exposes 25 configured nodes. Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. Integrations: manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule. Reconnect the manual credential first, then walk the remaining nodes top to bottom. Run it once in test mode to verify any branch logic (Switch/IF nodes) before enabling production triggers.
Tips by platform
Claude
Ask Claude to turn the "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" JSON into a plain-English runbook, node by node. It can flag where manual rate limits or missing retries might bite before you go live.
ChatGPT
Drop the workflow JSON or this OpenRuna page URL into ChatGPT and ask for a step-by-step runbook: triggers, branches, and which fields to customise for manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule. Handy for onboarding teammates new to n8n.
Cursor
In Cursor, ask Agent mode to parameterise "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" — extract manual IDs and secrets into environment variables without changing the 25-node structure.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I import "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" into n8n?
- Click Download n8n JSON on this page, then in n8n choose Workflows → Import from file and select the downloaded file. Reconnect credentials on each node — the export carries credential IDs from the original author's instance, not working secrets.
- Which integrations does "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" use?
- It uses: manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule. The flow diagram above shows how each service connects across the 25 nodes. Filter OpenRuna by integration to find related workflows and tools.
- Can I import a sanitized export without credentials?
- Yes. Use "Download sanitized JSON" to strip credential references before sharing internally. You will still add your own manual and gmail credentials in n8n after import.
- What trigger type does "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" use?
- Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. After import, confirm the trigger node (webhook, schedule, or app event) matches your environment, then activate the workflow when you are ready to run it.
- Is "Email mailbox as Todoist tasks" free to use?
- OpenRuna catalogs community n8n workflows under open licenses. Check the source corpus link for the original license; commercial use may require verifying the third-party API terms for manual, gmail, lmChatOpenAi, outputParserStructured, todoist, agent, emailReadImap, schedule.
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