Receive Server-Sent Events with SSE Trigger

This workflow serves as a companion example for the SSE Trigger node documentation in n8n. It consists of a simple setup with the SSE Trigger node configured to listen for Server-Sent Events (SSE) from https://n8n.io. SSE enables one-way real-time communication from server to client, pushing updates without the need for polling, making it efficient for live data streams.

The benefits include low latency data reception, reduced server load compared to frequent HTTP requests, and seamless integration into n8n workflows for instant automation triggers. It's lightweight with just 2 nodes (including a start node), perfect for beginners to understand event-driven architectures.

Use cases span live notifications (e.g., system alerts, chat updates), real-time monitoring (e.g., server logs, API streams), data feeds (e.g., stock prices, weather updates), and IoT sensor data. Easily customize by updating the URL parameter to any SSE-compatible endpoint and connect downstream nodes for processing like notifications or data storage.

Created by n8n expert Harshil Agrawal, this inactive demo workflow has garnered 2355 views, highlighting its educational value in automation journeys.