[n8n] Advanced URL Parsing and Shortening Workflow - Switchy.io Integration

This workflow is ideal for marketers, content creators, and developers who need to shorten URLs and retrieve metadata efficiently. It is particularly useful for those who want to enhance their social media presence by generating engaging links with custom titles, descriptions, and images. Additionally, it benefits users who need to ensure the safety of links through virus scanning and community feedback.

This workflow addresses the challenge of managing long URLs by providing a streamlined process for shortening them while also extracting valuable metadata such as titles, descriptions, and images. It ensures that users can create safe and visually appealing links that can be shared across various platforms, enhancing user engagement and click-through rates.

1. Trigger: The workflow is initiated through a webhook that captures user input, including the Switchy API key and the long URL to be shortened.
2. Batch Processing: Long URLs are split into batches for processing to manage multiple requests effectively.
3. Metadata Extraction: The workflow retrieves metadata from the provided URL using various APIs (OpenGraph, Dub.sh, etc.) to gather essential information such as titles, descriptions, and images.
4. Safety Checks: It checks the URL against community-driven safety databases (like Norton and Bitdefender) to ensure that the links are safe to share.
5. Shortening the URL: The workflow uses the Switchy API to create a shortened link, incorporating the extracted metadata.
6. Response Handling: The workflow responds with the shortened URL and any additional information requested, allowing users to easily access and share their new links.