n8n Automation Made Simple: Gmail + AI Agent Setup
Want to build your first AI email agent in n8n? This n8n tutorial for beginners shows how to create a no-code AI agent automation using OpenRouter, GPT-4o Mini, and Gmail integration — step by step.
You’ll learn exactly how to set up n8n automation workflows that send smart, AI-powered emails automatically. Perfect for n8n beginners, no-code makers, and productivity enthusiasts. 🚀
In this video, I walk through the entire process — from setting up the workflow to connecting Gmail and OpenRouter — proving that you don’t need to code to automate powerful email workflows.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to create your first AI Email Agent in n8n
✅ How to connect Gmail and OpenRouter to n8n
✅ How to use GPT-4o Mini to generate and send AI emails
✅ How to test, configure, and expand your automation
✅ How to build confidence as a no-code automation creator
⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Creating the Workflow and Trigger
01:27 – Adding the AI Agent & Connecting OpenRouter
02:46 – Connecting Gmail to n8n
05:41 – Configuring Gmail Credentials in n8n
06:08 – Configuring the AI Agent to Send Emails
06:34 – Testing the AI Email Agent
07:35 – Outro
🔗 Resources Mentioned
OpenRouter: https://openrouter.ai/
Gmail Console: https://console.cloud.google.com/
n8n JSON Workflow: View Template
💡 About This Channel
I share tutorials on AI automation, n8n workflows, and no-code tools — helping you build smarter systems and save time through automation.
🔗 Connect with Me
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