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ERPNext n8n Automation Pack
Prebuilt n8n trigger and action nodes plus a template library that turn ERPNext doc events into low-code workflows. ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs, and supports the pack for your ERPNext v15/v16 instance.
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Key Features
Installable Frappe app (not a loose script) that registers `doc_events` in `hooks.py` for `after_insert`, `on_submit`, `on_update`, `on_cancel`, and `on_trash`
Dedicated `ERPNext Automation Settings` DocType for connection credentials, event routing, and per-event enable/disable toggles
First-class n8n trigger node that listens for signed ERPNext webhook events with per-DocType filtering
n8n action nodes that speak the Frappe REST API — create, read, update, submit, and cancel any DocType
Action node for invoking custom whitelisted methods (`@frappe.whitelist()`) with typed inputs and outputs
HMAC-SHA256 payload signing plus idempotency keys so retried deliveries never double-process
Outbound webhooks enqueued via the Frappe background job queue (short/default/long) so web workers stay responsive
Audit DocType logging every event payload, HTTP status, latency, and retry attempt for replay and debugging
Child-table (grid) aware payloads and actions so line items on Sales Orders, Invoices, and Stock Entries are handled correctly
Authenticates as a scoped API user honoring ERPNext role profiles and permission rules — automations cannot exceed granted access
Scheduler-event integration for time-based flows (e.g. nightly reconciliation) using Frappe's `scheduler_events` hooks
Importable n8n template library covering common ERPNext patterns (invoice-to-Slack, customer sync, stock alerts, approval routing)
Self-hosted ready — runs entirely on your bench and your n8n instance with no data leaving your infrastructure
Built and tested against Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16 with a documented upgrade path
About this Product
Teams running ERPNext quickly hit a wall when they need to connect it to the rest of their stack. ERPNext ships webhooks and a REST API, but wiring Sales Invoice submissions to Slack, syncing Customers to a CRM, or fanning out Stock Entry events to a warehouse system means writing bespoke server scripts, managing API keys, and hand-rolling retry logic every single time. When the automation logic lives half in hooks.py doc events and half in scattered scripts, it becomes fragile and invisible to the operations team that actually owns the process. n8n is the natural low-code home for that logic, but the community ERPNext nodes are thin, brittle across versions, and do not understand ERPNext's DocType model, child tables, or permission layer.
Why Choose ERPNext n8n Automation Pack
Installable Frappe app (not a loose script) that registers `doc_events` in `hooks.py` for `after_insert`, `on_submit`, `on_update`, `on_cancel`, and `on_trash`
Dedicated `ERPNext Automation Settings` DocType for connection credentials, event routing, and per-event enable/disable toggles
First-class n8n trigger node that listens for signed ERPNext webhook events with per-DocType filtering
n8n action nodes that speak the Frappe REST API — create, read, update, submit, and cancel any DocType
Action node for invoking custom whitelisted methods (`@frappe.whitelist()`) with typed inputs and outputs
HMAC-SHA256 payload signing plus idempotency keys so retried deliveries never double-process
The ERPNext n8n Automation Pack closes that gap. ECOSIRE builds a proper Frappe app that installs on your bench and registers a dedicated ERPNext Automation Settings DocType for connection credentials and event routing, alongside a companion n8n community node package. On the ERPNext side we register doc_events in hooks.py (on after_insert, on_submit, on_update, on_cancel, and on_trash) and enqueue outbound webhook deliveries through the Frappe background job queue so your web workers are never blocked. Deliveries are HMAC-signed and idempotent, with an audit DocType logging every payload, response code, and retry so failed events are visible and replayable rather than silently lost.
On the n8n side you get first-class ERPNext trigger and action nodes. The trigger node listens for the signed webhook events; the action nodes speak the Frappe REST API and your whitelisted methods so a workflow can create a Payment Entry, look up a Customer by any filter, update a child-table row, or call a custom @frappe.whitelist() method with typed inputs. Nodes honor ERPNext role profiles and permissions by authenticating as a dedicated API user with a scoped role, so automations can never do more than that user is allowed to. We ship a template library of ready-to-import n8n workflows for common patterns, and everything is self-hosted-ready so your data never leaves your infrastructure.
Because this is a build-to-order engagement, ECOSIRE builds the pack to your exact DocTypes, events, and downstream systems rather than handing you a generic download. We start with a short scoping call to map the workflows you need, confirm your Frappe/ERPNext version (v15 or v16) and n8n hosting, then build, test on a staging bench, and deliver installable source. Typical delivery is 2 to 4 weeks from confirmed scope, and you receive the full Frappe app source and the n8n node package in a git repository you own — no black boxes and no vendor lock-in.
What you get
- Installable Frappe app source code for your ERPNext version (v15 or v16) plus the packaged n8n community node
- Installation and configuration on your staging bench, including API user, role profile, and n8n credential setup
- Technical documentation: DocType reference, hook/event map, webhook signing scheme, and node input/output contracts
- User guide plus a live training session for the team that will build and maintain workflows
- Post-go-live support window for bug fixes and questions after production cutover
- UAT on a staging bench with a documented test plan and a rollback plan before production install
- Importable n8n workflow templates tailored to the automations agreed in scoping
- Full git repository handover of both the Frappe app and n8n node package — source you own outright
Who this is for
ERPNext Administrator / Functional Lead
Owns the ERPNext instance and wants operational automations (notifications, approvals, syncs) that live in a visual n8n canvas instead of scattered server scripts they have to maintain by hand.
Integration / Systems Engineer
Needs reliable, signed, idempotent event delivery from ERPNext into other systems and clean action nodes that respect the Frappe permission model — without writing bespoke webhook plumbing for every project.
Operations Manager
Wants business processes like invoice follow-ups, stock alerts, and onboarding steps automated end to end, with an audit trail showing exactly which events fired and whether they succeeded.
IT Director at a self-hosted shop
Requires everything to run on owned infrastructure for data-residency and compliance reasons, and wants source code and a git handover rather than a hosted black-box integration.
Installation overview
Download from ECOSIRE
Buy the license on ecosire.com and download the ERPNext n8n Automation Pack app ZIP from your account dashboard.
Add the app to your bench
Extract the ZIP into your bench's apps folder, or run `bench get-app` with the path to the extracted app.
Install on your site
Run `bench --site SITE_NAME install-app APP_NAME` followed by `bench migrate` to install ERPNext n8n Automation Pack and apply its schema.
Activate your license
Open the ECOSIRE License settings on your site and activate your license key. Requires the free ecosire_connect and ecosire_license_client apps.
How ERPNext n8n Automation Pack Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Odoo Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event delivery | Queue-backed, HMAC-signed, idempotent with audit + replay | Whatever you build; often synchronous and fragile | Basic webhook fire, limited retry visibility | |
| n8n nodes | Purpose-built trigger + action nodes for your DocTypes | Generic HTTP Request nodes hand-wired per flow | Thin community node, brittle across versions | |
| Permission model | Scoped API user honoring role profiles, least-privilege | Depends on developer discipline | Often broad admin token | |
| Custom methods | Typed node for `@frappe.whitelist()` calls | Manual per-endpoint wiring | Rarely supported | |
| Version support | Built + tested for your v15/v16 with upgrade path | Breaks on upgrade unless maintained | Lags core releases | |
| Ownership | Full source + git repo handover, you own it | You own it but carry all build cost | Licensed, closed, vendor-dependent | |
| Time to value | 2-4 weeks, installed and UAT-tested on staging | Weeks to months of internal dev | Fast install but generic fit | |
| Support | Training, docs, post-go-live window, optional retainer | Internal team only | Vendor tickets, variable SLAs |
Frequently Asked Questions about ERPNext n8n Automation Pack
How long does delivery take?
This is a build-to-order engagement, so there is no instant download. After a short scoping call to confirm your DocTypes, events, downstream systems, and versions, typical delivery is 2 to 4 weeks from confirmed scope. Larger workflow libraries or complex custom methods can extend that, and we agree the timeline in writing before starting.
How do updates and support work?
Every build includes a post-go-live support window for bug fixes and questions after production cutover. Because you receive the full source in a git repository you own, your team can extend it freely. We also offer ongoing support and version-upgrade retainers if you want ECOSIRE to maintain the pack across future ERPNext releases.
Which ERPNext and n8n versions do you support?
We build and test against Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16 and package the Frappe app for your specific version. The n8n nodes are delivered as a self-hosted community node compatible with current n8n releases; tell us your n8n version during scoping so we target it exactly.
Will automations respect ERPNext permissions?
Yes. The n8n action nodes authenticate as a dedicated API user assigned a scoped role profile, so any create/read/update/submit/cancel operation is bound by ERPNext's standard permission rules. An automation can never do more than that user is explicitly allowed to do, which keeps least-privilege intact.
Do I have to send my data to a third-party cloud?
No. The pack is self-hosted ready — the Frappe app runs on your bench and the n8n nodes run on your own n8n instance. Event payloads travel directly between your ERPNext and your n8n over signed webhooks and the REST API, so your data stays inside your infrastructure.
How is this different from ERPNext's built-in webhooks?
ERPNext's native webhooks fire simple payloads with limited event coverage and no retry visibility. Our pack adds queue-backed delivery, HMAC signing, idempotency, a full audit-and-replay DocType, child-table-aware payloads, scheduler-driven flows, and typed n8n trigger/action nodes — turning raw events into maintainable low-code workflows.
Can it call our own custom ERPNext methods?
Yes. A dedicated action node invokes any `@frappe.whitelist()` method with structured inputs and returns the result into your workflow, so custom business logic you already have in ERPNext is directly reusable from n8n without duplicating it.
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ERPNext n8n Automation Pack
Prebuilt n8n trigger and action nodes plus a template library that turn ERPNext doc events into low-code workflows. ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs, and supports the pack for your ERPNext v15/v16 instance.
- Installable Frappe app (not a loose script) that registers `doc_events` in `hooks.py` for `after_insert`, `on_submit`, `on_update`, `on_cancel`, and `on_trash`
- Dedicated `ERPNext Automation Settings` DocType for connection credentials, event routing, and per-event enable/disable toggles
- First-class n8n trigger node that listens for signed ERPNext webhook events with per-DocType filtering
- n8n action nodes that speak the Frappe REST API — create, read, update, submit, and cancel any DocType