Overview
This node acts as a trigger for Smartsheet events, starting an n8n workflow whenever specified changes occur in a Smartsheet sheet. It is particularly useful for automating processes that depend on real-time updates to sheets, such as project management, task tracking, or data synchronization workflows.
For example, you can use this node to trigger a workflow when any change happens in a specific Smartsheet sheet, like adding a new row or updating a cell, enabling automated notifications, data processing, or integration with other systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Type | The type of webhook to listen for. Currently, only "Sheet" is supported, meaning the trigger listens for events on a Smartsheet sheet. |
| Sheet Name or ID | Select the specific Smartsheet sheet to monitor. You can choose from a list of available sheets or specify a sheet ID using an expression. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the event payload received from Smartsheet when a webhook event occurs. This JSON contains detailed information about the event, such as what changed in the sheet.
If the incoming request includes a challenge (used by Smartsheet to verify the webhook), the node responds accordingly to complete the verification handshake.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Smartsheet to authenticate requests.
- Uses Smartsheet's REST API to manage webhooks and retrieve sheet information.
- The node dynamically loads available sheets via the Smartsheet API for user selection.
- Requires proper configuration of the webhook URL in n8n to receive events from Smartsheet.
Troubleshooting
- Webhook creation failure: If the node cannot create or enable the webhook, ensure the API key has sufficient permissions and the webhook URL is publicly accessible.
- Webhook verification issues: If Smartsheet does not accept the webhook, check that the node correctly responds to the challenge request with the expected header value.
- Empty or missing sheet list: If no sheets appear in the dropdown, verify the API key and network connectivity to Smartsheet.
- Event payload missing or malformed: Confirm that Smartsheet is sending events to the correct webhook URL configured in n8n.
Links and References
- Smartsheet API Documentation
- n8n Expressions Documentation (for specifying dynamic sheet IDs)