Implementation Guide: SaaS POD Pathfinder

1. Prerequisites

• An n8n account (Self-hosted or Cloud).
• Claude AI API Key (from Anthropic Console).
• (Optional) Access to market data APIs (Ahrefs, Semrush, or Etsy API) if you wish to customize the data sources.
• Your purchased Product POD AI Research.json file.

2. Importing the Blueprint

1. Open your n8n workspace.
2. Click on the Workflows tab in the sidebar.
3. Click the Add Workflow button (or the + icon).
4. In the top right menu (three dots), select Import from File.
5. Select the Product POD AI Research.json file from your download folder.
6. The workflow nodes will appear on your canvas.

3. Configuring Credentials

You need to connect the AI and data nodes to your own accounts:

A. Claude AI Node

• Locate the node labeled Claude AI or Brain.
• Click on it to open settings.
• Select or create a new Anthropic API credential.
• Paste your API Key.
• Ensure the model is set to claude-3-5-sonnet for best results.

B. Webhook Trigger

• The workflow starts with a Webhook node.
• If you are running this locally, you may need a tunnel (like Ngrok) or use the Test URL.
• Copy the Production URL to trigger the research from your browser or a frontend landing page.

4. Running Your First Research

1. Click Execute Workflow in n8n to put it in listening mode.
2. Send a POST request to your Webhook URL with a JSON body:

   {
     "keyword": "Retro Hiking"
   }
   

3. Wait 10-20 seconds as the AI scans the market signals.
4. The final node will output a structured JSON with:
   • Niche Name: The specific sub-niche identified.
   • Demand Score: A 1-100 rating of market interest.
   • Competition Level: High/Medium/Low.
   • Design Prompt: A high-fidelity prompt for Midjourney.

5. Interpreting Results

The engine is designed to find “Low Saturation” opportunities. If the competition is “High,” the AI will automatically suggest an alternative sub-niche (e.g., instead of “Hiking,” it might suggest “Grandpa Hiking Gear 1970s Style”).

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues with node configurations or API connections, contact our technical support at [email protected].