Introducing the SourceGeek + n8n integration: seamless LinkedIn enrichment meets workflow automation

We’re excited to announce that n8n integration is now live for the SourceGeek platform! This powerful enhancement enables you to embed LinkedIn‑sourcing and SourceGeek enrichment features directly into your automated workflows giving you less time on manual tasks and more time on meaningful engagement.

What is n8n?

If you’ve heard of Zapier, Make, or other workflow automation tools, n8n (“n‑eight‑n”) offers something special for technically‑savvy teams and growth‑minded recruiters alike.

How n8n works

n8n is a workflow automation platform that uses a visual, node‑based editor. You assemble “nodes”, each representing a trigger or action, then link them into workflows that run automatically.

• A trigger node might be “New candidate in CRM” or “New LinkedIn profile matched”.
• Action nodes can fetch data, send messages, update a database, call an API.
  The low‑code/visual approach means you don’t need to be a developer to build automation, but you can add custom code or scripts if required. Pixeljets
  n8n can be self‑hosted (for maximum control) or run via their cloud service.

Why n8n matters for recruitment & sourcing

Here are some compelling reasons to adopt n8n in a recruitment workflow:

• Scale & automate repetitive tasks: think of sourcing, enrichment, outreach, follow‑ups.
• Connect multiple systems: your ATS, LinkedIn, SourceGeek, email tools, CRMs.
• Increase data quality: automate enrichment so candidate data is richer before outreach.
• Customise your workflows: branching logic, error handling, advanced transformations.
• Maintain control: especially if self‑hosting, you can ensure data governance, compliance.

In short: n8n enables you to build sourcing pipelines that go beyond manual LinkedIn copy‑paste and generic automation. You can build bespoke flows tuned for your hiring process.

Why SourceGeek + n8n = Next‑Level Sourcing

With the SourceGeek n8n integration, you unlock a new layer of sourcing automation:

What you get

• A dedicated SourceGeek node in n8n.
• That node connects directly to your SourceGeek account and allows retrieval of enriched LinkedIn data (profiles, DISC‑style soft skills, etc).
• You can embed that node into your workflow. For example: “When new LinkedIn lead is found → retrieve enriched profile via SourceGeek → update CRM or trigger outreach.”
• Because it’s all within n8n, you can chain steps: enrichment → segmentation → custom outreach → follow‑up triggers.
• The integration lets you automate at scale while still obtaining high‑quality enriched data for each profile.

Why this matters

• Rather than enrichment being a separate manual tool you run after initial sourcing, you can bake it into your pipeline.
• You boost the value of your sourcing: You’re not just grabbing LinkedIn data, but also layering on soft‑skills, DISC profiles and more. That means your outreach can be smarter, your pipeline cleaner, your messaging more personalised.
• Time savings: Automation means less toggling between tools, less manual data entry, fewer errors.
• Human‑first sourcing: By automating the repetitive stuff, your team spends more time on the human side — real conversations, candidate engagement, evaluation.
• Future ready: We’re already working on more features for the node, so you’ll grow your capabilities without switching platforms.

How to get started: install the SourceGeek node & connect your account

Here’s a step‑by‑step of how you can get up and running with the SourceGeek integration inside n8n.

Step 1: Ensure you have access

You must have an active SourceGeek account. Also you must have access to an n8n instance (either self‑hosted or in the cloud) where you have permission to install custom nodes or use Community/Custom nodes.

Step 2: Install or locate the SourceGeek node

• Inside your n8n instance, go to Settings → Nodes or similar (depending on your version).
• Search for “SourceGeek” (or “sourcegeek”) in the marketplace or custom nodes list.
• Install or activate the node. If you have diffeculty, follow the instructions on our NPM page (https://www.npmjs.com/package/n8n-nodes-sourcegeek)
• Once installed, you should see “SourceGeek for LinkedIn” in the nodes list.

Step 3: Retrieve your API Key from SourceGeek

• Log into your SourceGeek dashboard.
• Navigate to Settings →Integrations (https://app.sourcegeek.com/settings/integrations).
• Generate a new API Key if you don’t already have one. Note: keep this key secure.
• Copy the API Key.
• In n8n, create a new Credential under SourceGeek API. Paste the key into the credential. Save.

Step 4: Build your first workflow

• In n8n, create a new workflow.
• Add a Trigger node (for example, “LinkedIn new profile found” or “Webhook from sourcing tool”).
• Add the SourceGeek node and connect it to the trigger. In the node configuration:
• • Select your SourceGeek credential.
  • Choose the action: “Get data from linkedin profile”.
  • Provide the LinkedIn profile URL or identifier (or map it from a previous node).
• After the SourceGeek node, add subsequent nodes: for example, “Update CRM record”, “Send personalised LinkedIn message via Outreach tool”, “Add to Google Sheet”.
• Test the workflow: run it, verify the enrichment data comes in, that subsequent steps execute.
• Once successful, set the workflow to active so it runs when triggers occur.

Step 5: Monitor and optimise

• Use the built‑in execution log in n8n to check for errors, data issues, latency.
• Adjust your workflow logic: for example, filter out poor matches, branch on “DISC profile score high/low”, handle error cases.
• Review your performance: Are you getting more enriched candidates? Are response rates improving? Are manual tasks reducing?

What you can do now & what’s coming

Available now

With the initial release of the SourceGeek node you can:

• Retrieve LinkedIn profiles via SourceGeek’s enrichment (including DISC profile, soft‑skills).
• Feed that enriched data into any n8n workflow: CRM updates, outreach triggers, segmentation logic.
• Automate your sourcing pipeline end‑to‑end: sourcing → enrichment → update → outreach.
• Remove manual overhead in data entry and profile enrichment.
• Gain richer candidate profiles out of the box, enabling more tailored messaging and better quality first‑pass screening.

What’s coming soon

We’re actively building and will roll out additional features in the coming weeks including:

• Additional node actions (e.g. bulk enrichment of multiple LinkedIn URLs in one step).
• Smart profile match scoring (within SourceGeek) and corresponding n8n node parameters.
• Automated follow‑up templates triggered by profile enrichment outcomes.
• Deeper integration with LinkedIn automation tools (via SourceGeek) inside n8n workflows.
• Enhanced error‑handling and retry logic pre‑built for your sourcing flows.
• Template workflows for common hiring use‑cases (e.g. “Open role pipeline”, “Outbound sourcing campaign”, “Diversity outreach flow”).
  Our aim is that you’ll be able to pick a template, plug in your SourceGeek API key, and have a live automated sourcing pipeline in minutes.

Best practices & tips for recruiters and sourcing teams

To get the most from your SourceGeek + n8n integration, here are recommended practices:

Define clear triggers and data inputs

• Be explicit about what triggers your workflow (e.g. “New candidate found in LinkedIn search list”, “Inbound application received”).
• Ensure the trigger provides enough data for the SourceGeek node (e.g. LinkedIn profile URL or unique identifier).
• Map output fields carefully, especially when enrichment returns extra fields like DISC profile, soft‑skills, etc.

Use branching logic

• Use n8n’s branching/conditional node features to route candidates differently based on enrichment results. For example:
• • If DISC profile indicates strong “Influencer” score → send to B‑role team.
  • If soft‑skills show high “team‑collaboration” and open to relocation → trigger outreach template A.
• This ensures you don’t treat all profiles the same and increase relevance to the candidate and hiring team.

Automate follow‑ups

• Use the enrichment data to trigger smarter follow‑ups. For example:
• • If profile shows “leadership” soft‑skill, send a personalised message referencing that.
  • If score is low or incomplete, flag the candidate for manual review rather than auto‑outreach.
• Set up time‑delayed follow‑up nodes (e.g. send reminder message after 3 days if no reply).

Maintain data hygiene

• Because you’re now automating, ensure you still audit; e.g. check that profile data is correct, that LinkedIn URLs are valid.
• Use error handling nodes in n8n (for example “If API returns error code → send Slack message to sourcing team”).
• Keep your workflow logs for review: n8n offers built‑in logging and replay. n8n.io+1

Measure outcomes

• Set metrics you care about: time to first message, response rate, enriched profiles per day, hires per workflow run.
• Compare before/after: did automation spend reduce? Did message relevance improve? Did quality of candidate pool increase?
• Use n8n to push data into dashboards or Google Sheets for weekly tracking.

Stay compliant and human‑first

• Even though much of the work is automated, retain the human touch: outreach messages should reflect personalization and respect.
• Consider data privacy: ensure LinkedIn profile usage, enrichment data, and outreach workflows comply with your region’s regulations (GDPR, etc.).
• Use automation to empower your team, not to depersonalize outreach. The best recruiters combine tech with empathy.

Conclusion

The launch of the SourceGeek + n8n integration marks a significant step forward for recruitment teams who want to move beyond manual sourcing and basic automation. With the SourceGeek node inside n8n, you can embed LinkedIn sourcing, high‑quality enrichment, and customised outreach into cohesive workflows. All running behind the scenes while your team focuses on engagement, conversations and decisions.

• You build once, run many times.
• You enrich candidate profiles at scale, with DISC profiles, soft‑skills and more.
• You integrate seamlessly with your existing systems, thanks to n8n’s flexibility.
• You stay in control of your workflow logic, branching, error handling and data paths.
• You free up your team to do the human side of recruiting, not get stuck in manual tasks.

We encourage you to get started today: install the SourceGeek node, retrieve your API key, build your first workflow and watch how automation transforms your sourcing pipeline.

Next step: Ready to demo? Reach out to your SourceGeek account manager and ask for the SourceGeek node package + walkthrough of best‑practice workflows. Want template workflows (e.g. “Outbound sourcing + enrichment + outreach”)? Just let us know and we’ll provide them.

We can’t wait to see what you build: smarter sourcing, faster outreach, higher quality hires. Welcome to the future of recruitment automation with SourceGeek + n8n.