Automate invoice processing with Gmail, OCR.space, Slack & Xero

About This Workflow

What This Workflow Does

Automate the processing of invoices received via email by extracting text from attachments, summarizing the data, and updating your accounting records. This workflow integrates Gmail, OCR.space, Slack, and Xero to streamline your invoice management. It enables you to stay on top of your financial tasks with minimal manual effort.

Who Should Use This

This workflow is ideal for business owners, accountants, and finance teams who rely on email for receiving invoices and want to automate the process of extracting data and updating their accounting records.

Key Features

• Gmail Email Trigger: Watches for new emails with PDF or image attachments, indicating an incoming invoice.
• OCR.space API Integration: Extracts text from attachments using OCR.space, making it possible to analyze and process invoice data.
• Slack Notification: Sends a notification to the specified Slack channel, keeping you informed about new invoices.
• Xero Integration: Updates your Xero accounting records with the extracted invoice data, ensuring your financial records are up-to-date.

How to Get Started

To use this workflow, import it into your n8n account and customize it by connecting your Gmail, OCR.space, Slack, and Xero accounts. Configure the workflow settings to match your specific requirements, and it will automatically start processing your incoming invoices.