Generate visual diagrams and content assets from ideas with Claude and NapkinAI

This n8n workflow automates the transformation of raw text ideas into structured visual diagrams and content assets using NapkinAI.

It connects Claude AI (Anthropic) with NapkinAI to take any rough concept or unstructured idea, intelligently enrich and structure it, generate polished visual diagrams, and deliver the results directly to your team via email, Slack, and a database log — all hands-free.

🔄 Workflow Stages

1. Input Collection - Webhook trigger accepts raw idea text - Manual trigger for testing - Configurable idea metadata (title, type, audience)

2. AI Idea Enrichment (Claude) - Expands raw idea into structured concept - Extracts key themes and relationships - Suggests optimal diagram types - Generates multiple visual concepts

3. NapkinAI Processing - Authenticate with NapkinAI API - Submit enriched text for visual generation - Poll for completion status - Retrieve generated diagram assets

4. Asset Management - Download generated visuals - Store metadata in database - Organize by project/category

5. Delivery - Email with visual assets attached - Slack notification with preview - Save to Google Drive / Notion