n8n Webhook Tutorial: Triggering Workflows from Any External Source

TL;DR n8n webhooks let you trigger workflows from any external source by exposing a unique URL endpoint. Instead of polling for changes or manually starting workflows, external systems can push data directly to n8n the moment an event occurs—whether it’s a GitHub commit, a Stripe payment, a custom Python script, or an AI agent completing a task. ...

February 21, 2026 · 9 min · AI Flow Lab