How do I import "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" 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 "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" use?

It uses: kafka, vonage. The flow diagram above shows how each service connects across the 4 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 kafka and vonage credentials in n8n after import.

What trigger type does "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" 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 "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" 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 kafka, vonage.

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Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS

4 nodes · kafka, vonage

Engine: n8n
Nodes: 4
Trigger: scheduled/triggered
Source file: 0209_Noop_Kafka_Send_Triggered.json

Workflow flow

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4 steps · flows top to bottom, branches left to right

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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.

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Overview

Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS (4-node n8n automation, kafka, vonage) is free on OpenRuna — view the graph and export the JSON to import into n8n.

What this workflow does

This n8n workflow, "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS", wires together kafka, vonage in 4 nodes. 4 nodes · kafka, vonage A scheduled/triggered entry point kicks it off, and each node passes data to the next until the run completes. OpenRuna renders the node graph and offers the JSON export so you can import and adapt it in minutes. Use it to learn integration patterns, fork it for your own use case, or deploy it quickly after reconnecting credentials.

Use cases

Import "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" into n8n, reconnect credentials for kafka, vonage, and run the same automation in your own workspace.
Use it as a starting template when wiring kafka, vonage — adjust node parameters to your accounts and record IDs.
Study how data moves from kafka to vonage before building your own variant.
Share it with your team as a documented reference for scheduled/triggered automations in the kafka stack.

Example output

Imported into n8n, "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" exposes 4 configured nodes. Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. Integrations: kafka, vonage. Reconnect the kafka 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 "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" JSON into a plain-English runbook, node by node. It can flag where kafka 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 kafka, vonage. Handy for onboarding teammates new to n8n.

Cursor

In Cursor, ask Agent mode to parameterise "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" — extract kafka IDs and secrets into environment variables without changing the 4-node structure.

Frequently asked questions

How do I import "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" 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 "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" use?: It uses: kafka, vonage. The flow diagram above shows how each service connects across the 4 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 kafka and vonage credentials in n8n after import.
What trigger type does "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" 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 "Receive messages from a topic and send an SMS" 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 kafka, vonage.