What You'll Need (All Free)
- n8n account (free tier)
- Google Sheets account
- Slack workspace
- Google Gemini API key (free)
Step 1: Get Your Free Accounts Ready
n8n Setup:
- Go to n8n.cloud and create free account
- Verify email and log in to dashboard
Google Sheets Setup:
- Create new spreadsheet called "LinkedIn Lead Tracker"
- Add headers: Lead Name | Post Title | Post Link | Date Posted | Date Processed | Engaged | Notes
- Copy the sheet ID from URL
Slack Setup:
- Create channel called #linkedin-alerts
- Get webhook URL or bot token
- Copy channel ID
Gemini API:
- Go to ai.google.dev
- Get free API key