Mastering Document Automation: Connecting Trydoku.com to n8n

Manual document creation is a productivity killer. Whether it’s invoices, contracts, or reports, your team’s time is better spent on strategy than on copy-pasting data into templates.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to use n8n to catch data (from a CRM, Google Sheet, or Webhook) and pass it to Trydoku to generate a high-quality document automatically.

Why use n8n for Trydoku?

Visual Logic: Create complex "If/Then" branches without writing code.
Self-Hostable: Keep your data on your own servers for maximum security.
1,000+ Integrations: Pull data from Salesforce, Typeform, or your SQL database seamlessly.

Step 1: Set up your Trydoku Template

Before jumping into n8n, log in to Trydoku and create your template. Use {{handlebars}} syntax for dynamic fields. Note down your Template ID and your API Key from the dashboard.

Step 2: Configuring the n8n HTTP Request Node

Since n8n is highly flexible, we use the HTTP Request Node to talk to Trydoku. This is where the magic happens.

Node Configuration:

Method: POST
URL: https://api.trydoku.com/v1/generate
Authentication: Header Auth (Name: X-API-KEY)
Body Content Type: JSON

Example JSON Payload

In the "Body Parameters" of your n8n node, you’ll map your incoming data to your Trydoku fields:

{
  "templateId": "tmpl_67890",
  "data": {
    "customer_name": "={{ $json.name }}",
    "total_amount": "={{ $json.total }}",
    "due_date": "={{ $now.format('YYYY-MM-DD') }}"
  },
  "format": "pdf"
}

Step 3: Handling the Output

Once Trydoku generates the file, you need to decide where it goes. Common n8n patterns include:

Email Node: Send the PDF directly to the client.
Google Drive Node: Save a copy for your records.
Slack Node: Notify your team that a new contract is ready.

Best Practices for n8n Workflows

"Always use a Wait Node if you are generating documents in bulk to avoid hitting API rate limits."

Ready to automate your documents?

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