Fetch & Save Random CocktailDB Data as JSON File

Manually triggers an HTTP request to CocktailDB API for random cocktail data, converts it to binary, and saves as 'cocktail.json' file.

This workflow demonstrates a simple yet effective automation for extracting data from the CocktailDB API and persisting it locally as a JSON file. It begins with a manual trigger, allowing users to execute it on demand. The core functionality involves an HTTP Request node fetching a random cocktail recipe from 'https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/random.php', which returns structured JSON data including ingredients, instructions, and images. Following the API call, the Move Binary Data
Platform
n8n
Category
File & Document Management
Price
$4.99
Creator
Samir Steiner

How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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