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n8n Creator Portal Submission Guide

How to submit Local Falcon templates to the n8n Creator Portal for public distribution.

Overview

The n8n Creator Portal allows community members to publish workflow templates that appear in n8n's template library. Users can then find and use these templates directly from within n8n.

Portal URL: https://creators.n8n.io

Prerequisites

Before submitting:

  1. Template is complete - All checklist items verified
  2. Template is tested - Imported and verified in n8n
  3. You have an n8n account - Sign up at n8n.io if needed
  4. You have Creator Portal access - Apply at creators.n8n.io

Submission Information

When submitting, you'll need to provide:

1. Template Name

The name field from your JSON. Should be:

  • Action-oriented
  • Descriptive
  • Include "Local Falcon" for discoverability

Examples:

  • "Send weekly Local Falcon rank reports via email"
  • "Sync Local Falcon rankings to HubSpot company records"
  • "Alert Slack when Local Falcon rankings drop"

2. Description

A short description (1-2 sentences) explaining what the template does.

Example:

Automatically fetch your Local Falcon ranking data and send a formatted HTML report to your email every Monday morning.

3. Categories

Select appropriate categories:

  • Marketing - Most Local Falcon templates
  • Sales - CRM integration templates
  • Data & Storage - BigQuery, Airtable, etc.
  • Communication - Slack, Discord, Telegram alerts

4. Use Cases

Tags that help users find the template:

  • local seo
  • rank tracking
  • local falcon
  • seo reporting
  • google business profile
  • ai visibility (for AI platform templates)

5. The Template JSON

The complete JSON file content.

Submission Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Template

  1. Complete template following TEMPLATE_GUIDE.md
  2. Verify all items in CHECKLIST.md
  3. Test by importing into n8n

Step 2: Access Creator Portal

  1. Go to https://creators.n8n.io
  2. Log in with your n8n account
  3. If first time, complete creator profile setup

Step 3: Submit Template

  1. Click "Submit Template" or "New Template"
  2. Fill in the submission form:
    • Name: Template name
    • Description: Short description
    • Categories: Select appropriate ones
    • Tags/Use Cases: Add relevant tags
    • Template: Paste your JSON

Step 4: Review Process

After submission:

  1. Template enters review queue
  2. n8n team reviews for:
    • Functionality
    • Security (no hardcoded credentials)
    • Quality (sticky notes, documentation)
    • Compliance with guidelines
  3. You may receive feedback for revisions
  4. Once approved, template appears in library

Template Guidelines (from n8n)

These are the official n8n requirements:

Required Elements

  1. Sticky Notes - Must have explanatory sticky notes
  2. Documentation - Clear setup instructions
  3. No Credentials - Never include API keys or tokens
  4. Works Out of Box - Should work after adding credentials

Content Requirements

Your main sticky note must explain:

  • Who the template is for
  • What it does (step by step)
  • How to set it up
  • Requirements
  • Customization options

Quality Standards

  • Professional appearance
  • Clear node naming
  • Logical flow
  • Error handling where appropriate
  • Placeholder values clearly marked

Writing Good Descriptions

Template Name Formula

[Action] [Service] [Data] [via/to/from] [Destination/Trigger]

Examples:

  • "Send weekly Local Falcon rank reports via email"
  • "Sync Local Falcon rankings to HubSpot"
  • "Alert on Local Falcon rank drops via Slack"
  • "Track ChatGPT visibility with Local Falcon"

Description Formula

[What it does] + [When/How often] + [Benefit]

Examples:

  • "Automatically monitors your Local Falcon trend reports daily and sends an instant Slack alert whenever your rankings drop below a threshold, helping you respond quickly to ranking issues."

  • "Syncs your Local Falcon scan data to HubSpot company records every morning, keeping your CRM updated with the latest client ranking information."

After Submission

If Approved

  • Template appears in n8n template library
  • Users can find it by searching for Local Falcon
  • Monitor for user feedback or issues

If Changes Requested

  • Review feedback from n8n team
  • Make requested changes to your template
  • Resubmit with updates

Updating Published Templates

  • Access your published templates in Creator Portal
  • Submit updates as needed
  • Updates go through review process

Tips for Approval

  1. Follow all guidelines - n8n rejects templates missing sticky notes
  2. Test thoroughly - Make sure it actually works
  3. Write clearly - Good documentation helps approval
  4. Be specific - Vague templates get rejected
  5. Include examples - Sample data/values help users

Local Falcon Specific Notes

When submitting Local Falcon templates:

Always Include

  • API credentials URL: https://www.localfalcon.com/api/credentials
  • Note about needing Local Falcon account with API access
  • Mention credit requirements for scan operations

Recommended Tags

  • local falcon
  • local seo
  • rank tracking
  • google business profile
  • gbp
  • local search
  • Platform-specific: chatgpt, gemini, ai visibility

Credential Note

Always specify:

Add your Local Falcon API credentials (get your key at https://www.localfalcon.com/api/credentials)

Resources

Back to: Template Guide | Checklist