After a few years of building with n8n (side projects, bots, automation for clients), here are three things that completely changed how I work:
- I treat every workflow like a self-contained function. Every workflow I make can be triggered by another one and return a clear, predictable output. It’s like writing microservices — but with visual blocks. That way, I can chain them, reuse them, and debug fast.
- I built a free Telegram bot template using this modular approach — and it just hit 27,000 views in the official n8n library. The core bot is simple, but you can plug in modules like: AI agent that replies in Telegram (works with Claude, GPT, or your RAG setup) Telegram Stars payment system (natively inside Telegram) User registration (can connect to any CRM or Notion) Everything is decoupled, so you can turn parts on/off, and the agent is just one of many plug-ins.
- I try to make every template super beginner-friendly. I write detailed comments inside each node, name everything clearly, and keep flows clean so others can build on top.
I love sharing templates that don’t just “work,” but actually teach.
👉 If you want to take a look or get ideas for your own setup, here’s the free Telegram AI Automation Starter Kit:
Telegram Bot template →
(100% free, no email wall, comments included)
What’s your favorite design principle when building with n8n?
Modularity? Reusability? Naming? Curious to hear how others think about structuring their workflows.
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