What is the primary function of the Google PageSpeed Insights node?
This node is designed to automate the retrieval of detailed website performance data, including Core Web Vitals, for any specified URL. It integrates PageSpeed Insights directly into your n8n workflow as a data action.
How do I configure the Google PageSpeed Insights Integrations within n8n?
While the API often works without it, it is highly recommended to configure an API key in the credentials settings for this node. This ensures reliable performance and prevents hitting rate limits, especially for frequent Integrations.
Can the Google PageSpeed Insights node act as a workflow trigger?
No, this node is fundamentally an action node used to execute a check and return data. To start a workflow that utilizes this functionality, you must use a separate trigger node like a Cron schedule or a Webhook.
What performance metrics can this node retrieve?
The node retrieves comprehensive data points, including scores for First Contentful Paint (FCP), Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), and overall performance ratings for both mobile and desktop.
How is the data from the PageSpeed Insights node used in subsequent steps?
The output from this node is a standardized JSON object containing the audit results. This data can be easily passed to subsequent nodes, such as an IF node for conditional alerting or a Google Sheets node for logging and reporting.