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Save Telegram daily messages to Google Sheets

Needs changes

by Nicholas Lewanowicz · 6,331 views · created 2022-01-08 · Personal Productivity

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function Item (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 3 nodes and runs on Telegram events (message). Along the way it connects Google Sheets and Telegram.

How it runs

Trigger: On Telegram events (message).

  1. Parse message (Function Item): runs custom JavaScript per item (legacy Function Item node)
  2. Add entry to sheet (Google Sheets): append

Services it uses

Google SheetsTelegram

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • Function Item (legacy) in Parse message: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for Each Item'.

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
Function Item (legacy)
Parse message
Code node, mode 'Run Once for Each Item'

Nodes used (3)

From the author

A goal for 2022 is to write 1 thing I do each day. Combined with this workflow you will get daily messages via Telegram and when you reply to them they will be saved in a Google Sheet. Note: Make sure to configure your Telegram and Google Sheet credentials!…

Excerpt from Nicholas Lewanowicz's description on n8n.io.

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