Alan Walsh

Building AI automations and agents involves understanding many concepts that help you create smarter and more efficient workflows. In this article, I will explain over one hundred of these essential concepts in a clear and practical way. This guide is meant to help you gain a solid grasp of AI automation, whether you’re just starting … Read more

I created an automation that explains how data flows and looping works within n8n. When building workflows, you often need to handle multiple items at once, whether those are rows from a spreadsheet or multiple results from an API call. Understanding how n8n manages these items and how to control the processing can make your … Read more

I created a comprehensive crash course to help you build automations and AI agents using n8n, guiding you from an absolute beginner to a confident creator of full workflows. By the end, you’ll understand key concepts that allow you to build more advanced automations. This article breaks down the process step-by-step, explaining technical ideas in … Read more

In my latest exploration of Make.com, I focused on its exciting new feature, the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This enables users to connect external agents, such as Claude Desktop, directly to their Make.com accounts. The beauty of this feature lies in its ability to let these agents discover, understand, and execute scenarios without requiring complex … Read more

Creating client-branded applications doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of building a multi-step article generation app using Lovable for the front end, Supabase for the backend, and n8n for automation—all without writing a line of code. Building client-branded applications involves several key concepts that can simplify the … Read more

In this guide, I’ll show you how to efficiently bulk add rows to Google Sheets using Make.com. This method not only streamlines your workflow but also saves on operations, making it a smart choice for handling large datasets. Introduction to Bulk Adding Rows Bulk adding rows in Google Sheets can transform your data management. Instead … Read more

In this blog, I’m diving into the essential data structures of Make.com: bundles, arrays, and collections. These concepts are crucial for creating more sophisticated automation scenarios, and I aim to make them practical and easy to understand. Overview of Data Structures Understanding data structures is fundamental in automation. Within Make.com, bundles, collections, and arrays serve … Read more

I created an automation that streamlines the process of generating and scheduling social media posts from a single Airtable base. This guide will walk you through setting up a system that can either scrape content from a URL or generate it based on a topic, making your social media management more efficient than ever. Overview … Read more

In this blog, I aim to simplify the concepts of iterators and aggregators within Make.com. By understanding how data flows in this platform, you’ll be able to enhance your automation processes effectively. Overview of Iterators and Aggregators Iterators and aggregators play a crucial role in handling data within Make.com. An iterator processes each item in … Read more

I recently gained early access to Make.com’s new feature called Grid. This powerful tool offers a unique perspective on how scenarios interact within your organization, but I’ve got some mixed feelings about its practicality. Let’s dive into how it works and who can benefit the most from it. Overview of Grid Grid offers an innovative … Read more