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Template

Download the following json file and import it to a new n8n workflow:

google_sheets_enrichment.json

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Overview

This n8n workflow template enables automatic enrichment of company information in your Google Sheets. When you add a new company or update existing company details (name or website), the workflow automatically fetches additional business intelligence data using Explorium MCP and updates your sheet with:
  • Business ID
  • NAICS industry code
  • Number of employees (range)
  • Annual revenue (range)

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Key Features

  • Automatic Triggering: Monitors your Google Sheet for new rows or updates to company name/website fields
  • Smart Processing: Only processes new or modified rows, not the entire sheet
  • Data Validation: Ensures both company name and website are present before processing
  • Error Handling: Processes each row individually to prevent one failure from affecting others
  • Powered by AI: Uses Claude Sonnet 4 with Explorium MCP for intelligent data enrichment

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Prerequisites

Before setting up this workflow, ensure you have:
  1. n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
  2. Google account with access to Google Sheets
  3. Anthropic API key for Claude
  4. Explorium MCP API key

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Installation & Setup

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Step 1: Import the Workflow

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Create a new workflow.
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Download the workflow JSON from above.
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In your n8n instance, go to Workflows Add Workflow Import from File
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Select the JSON file and click Import

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Step 2: Create Google Sheet

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Create a new google sheet (or make a copy of this template)
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Your Google Sheet must have the following columns (exact names):
  • name - Company name
  • website - Company website URL
  • business_id - Will be populated by the workflow
  • naics - Will be populated by the workflow
  • number_of_employees_range - Will be populated by the workflow
  • yearly_revenue_range - Will be populated by the workflow

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Step 3: Configure Google Sheets Credentials

You’ll need to set up two Google credentials:

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Google Sheets Trigger Credentials:

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Click on the Google Sheets Trigger node
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Under Credentials, click Create New
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If working on n8n Cloud, Click the ‘Sign in with Google’ button
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Grant permissions to read and monitor your Google Sheets
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If working on n8n Instance, Follow the OAuth2 authentication process here
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Fill the Client ID and Client Secret fields
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Save the credentials

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Google Sheets Update Credentials:

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Click on the Update Company Row node
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Under Credentials, select the same credentials or create new ones (The same you did above)
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Ensure permissions include write access to your sheets

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Step 4: Configure Anthropic Credentials

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Click on the Anthropic Chat Model node
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Under Credentials, click Create New
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Enter your Anthropic API key
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Save the credentials

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Step 5: Configure Explorium MCP Credentials

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Click on the MCP Client node
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Under Credentials, click Create New (Header Auth)
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Fill the Name field with api_key
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Fill the Value field with your Explorium API Key
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Save the credentials
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In the Google Sheets Trigger node:
  • Select your Google Sheet from the dropdown
  • Select the worksheet (usually “Sheet1”)
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In the Update Company Row node:
  • Select the same Google Sheet and worksheet
  • Ensure the matching column is set to row_number

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Step 7: Activate the Workflow

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Click the Active toggle in the top right to activate the workflow
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The workflow will now monitor your sheet every minute for changes

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How It Works

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Workflow Process Flow

  1. Google Sheets Trigger: Polls your sheet every minute for new rows or changes to name/website fields
  2. Filter Valid Rows: Validates that both company name and website are present
  3. Loop Over Items: Processes each company individually
  4. AI Agent: Uses Explorium MCP to:
    • Find the company’s business ID
    • Retrieve firmographic data (revenue, employees, NAICS code)
  5. Format Output: Structures the data for Google Sheets
  6. Update Company Row: Writes the enriched data back to the original row

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Trigger Behavior

  • First Activation: May process all existing rows to establish a baseline
  • Ongoing Operation: Only processes new rows or rows where name/website fields change
  • Polling Frequency: Checks for changes every minute

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Usage

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Adding New Companies

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Add a new row to your Google Sheet
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Fill in the name and website columns
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Within 1 minute, the workflow will automatically:
  • Detect the new row
  • Enrich the company data
  • Update the remaining columns

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Updating Existing Companies

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Modify the name or website field of an existing row
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The workflow will re-process that row with the updated information
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All enrichment data will be refreshed

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Monitoring Executions

  1. In n8n, go to Executions to see workflow runs
  2. Each execution shows:
    • Which rows were processed
    • Success/failure status
    • Detailed logs for troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

All rows are processed instead of just new/updated ones
  • Ensure the workflow is activated, not just run manually
  • Manual test runs will process all rows
  • First activation may process all rows once
No data is returned for a company
  • Verify the company name and website are correct
  • Check if the company exists in Explorium’s database
  • Some smaller or newer companies may not have data available
Workflow isn’t triggering
  • Confirm the workflow is activated (Active toggle is ON)
  • Check that changes are made to the name or website columns
  • Verify Google Sheets credentials have proper permissions
Authentication errors
  • Re-authenticate Google Sheets credentials
  • Verify Anthropic API key is valid and has credits
  • Check Explorium Bearer token is correct and active

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Error Handling

The workflow processes each row individually, so if one company fails to enrich:
  • Other rows will still be processed
  • The failed row will retain its original data
  • Check the execution logs for specific error details

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Best Practices

  1. Data Quality: Ensure company names and websites are accurate for best results
  2. Website Format: Include full URLs (https://example.com) rather than just domain names
  3. Batch Processing: The workflow handles multiple updates efficiently, so you can add several companies at once
  4. Regular Monitoring: Periodically check execution logs to ensure smooth operation

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API Limits & Considerations

  • Google Sheets API: Subject to Google’s API quotas
  • Anthropic API: Each enrichment uses Claude Sonnet 4 tokens
  • Explorium MCP: Rate limits may apply based on your subscription

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Support

For issues specific to:
  • n8n platform: Consult n8n documentation or community
  • Google Sheets integration: Check n8n’s Google Sheets node documentation
  • Explorium MCP: Contact Explorium support for API-related issues
  • Anthropic/Claude: Refer to Anthropic’s documentation for API issues

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Example Use Cases

  1. Sales Prospecting: Automatically enrich lead lists with company size and revenue data
  2. Market Research: Build comprehensive databases of companies in specific industries
  3. Competitive Analysis: Track and monitor competitor information
  4. Investment Research: Gather firmographic data for potential investment targets