n8n + DumplingAI
Extract structured data from documents in n8n workflows
Trigger DumplingAI’s Document Extraction endpoint to pull entities, totals, and fields from PDFs, contracts, and invoices—perfect for automating back-office workflows.
- Setup time
- ≈12 minutes
- Supported formats
- PDF, DOCX, images
- Output
- Structured JSON fields
Why n8n teams add DumplingAI
Data built for n8n workflows
Automate intake for invoices, contracts, and forms with no-code logic inside your workflows.
Use n8n’s Function, AI, and Code nodes to validate, summarise, or route extracted data based on confidence scores.
Push structured results into destinations like Notion, databases, Slack, or vector stores to update records instantly.
Integration overview
How the n8n + DumplingAI workflow fits together
Use the HTTP Request node to submit the document to DumplingAI and map the extracted fields into your workflows.
Integration steps
- 1
Add the HTTP Request node
Insert an HTTP Request node after your trigger so you can call DumplingAI inside the workflow.
- 2
Configure the DumplingAI request
Switch the node to POST, attach your Header Auth credential, and define the JSON body in the Body Parameters section. Provide either a file URL or base64 file data, plus optional instructions that highlight key fields you need.
- 3
Route the extracted data
Send the response into Set, Function, or AI nodes before handing it off to other services. Map labelled fields into finance tools, CRMs, or notification steps right away.
Workflow ideas
Automations powered by Document Extraction data
Mix DumplingAI with n8n’s native actions to uncover new growth, enablement, and operations workflows.
Invoice processing
Pull totals, due dates, and vendor details from incoming invoices and sync them automatically into destinations like Notion, databases, Slack, or vector stores.
Compliance document review
Extract key clauses from contracts, summarise with n8n’s Function, AI, and Code nodes, and alert legal teams when approvals are required.
Customer onboarding packs
Parse onboarding documents, capture the important metadata, and create records in your onboarding systems without manual entry.
Technical checklist
Best practices before you deploy
Authentication
Store the DumplingAI API key in an n8n Header Auth credential and reference it wherever you need it.
Request payload
Provide a reachable document URL or base64-encoded file plus optional field-hint instructions.
Scaling & retries
Leverage the Error Workflow or Wait/Retry nodes to recover from transient failures. Use Split In Batches or Rate Limit nodes when you iterate over large queues.
Resources
Get everything you need to connect n8n
Start with DumplingAI’s API docs, then dive into n8n resources to wire up reliable, secure automations.
DumplingAI Document Extraction endpoint guide
Supported formats, field hinting, and sample JSON outputs.
Open resource →n8n HTTP Request node reference
Official reference for sending HTTP requests inside n8n workflows.
Open resource →FAQ
Answers before you connect n8n to DumplingAI
How do I store the DumplingAI API key in n8n?
Store the DumplingAI API key in an n8n Header Auth credential and reference it wherever you need it.
Can I process multiple documents in one workflow?
Use Split In Batches or Rate Limit nodes when you iterate over large queues. Queue documents with branch nodes or batching features to control throughput.
Does DumplingAI handle scanned PDFs?
Yes—scanned PDFs are OCR’d automatically before extraction. You can inspect confidence scores in the response to decide whether manual review is needed.
Ready to launch n8n + DumplingAI workflows?
Create your DumplingAI account, generate an API key, and connect the Document Extraction endpoint to n8n in minutes. Our team can help you scope automations if you need an extra hand.