Automated LinkedIn Outreach: PeakAI & Gmail Workflow

Transform your LinkedIn sourcing into ready-to-send Gmail outreach campaigns with this powerful n8n automation workflow. Simply add candidate LinkedIn URLs to your Google Sheet and watch as PeakAI automatically finds verified contact details and creates personalized Gmail drafts for every prospect.

What this workflow does

This automated LinkedIn outreach system streamlines your entire sourcing process in four simple steps:

• Scans your Google Sheets for candidate rows marked as "pending"
• Uses PeakAI to enrich LinkedIn URLs with verified work emails, personal emails, and phone numbers
• Automatically generates personalized Gmail drafts for each candidate (ready for your review)
• Updates row status to "drafted" to prevent duplicate processing

Perfect for

• In-house recruiters and TA teams sourcing candidates on LinkedIn without expensive tools
• Boutique recruiting agencies running high-volume outbound sourcing campaigns
• Startup founders hiring for early roles without paid LinkedIn Sales Navigator subscriptions

Technical details

Built with proven n8n nodes for maximum reliability:

• PeakAI integration via n8n-nodes-peak-ai community node for contact enrichment
• Google Sheets for candidate data management and status tracking
• Gmail API for automated draft creation and outreach management
• Manual trigger for controlled workflow execution

Quick setup

Get running in approximately 5 minutes with straightforward configuration. Install the PeakAI community node, grab free credits from thepeakai.com, and connect your Google Sheets and Gmail via OAuth. Your sheet needs just four columns: linkedinUrl, candidateName, role, and status. Customize the email template to match your tone, test the workflow, and start finding Gmail drafts in your drafts folder.

Cost-effective solution using approximately 3 PeakAI credits per candidate with free starter credits available. Gmail and Google Sheets remain free at typical recruiting volumes.