
BLUE n8n INTEGRATION: AUTOMATE BLUE WITH N8N
Looking to automate Blue with n8n? You're in the right place. The Blue n8n integration gives you access to 10 powerful actions that let you manage projects, records, users, and custom data directly from your automated workflows.
Blue is a project management and collaboration platform, and connecting it to n8n means you can create records, update tasks, invite team members, and even run custom GraphQL queries—all without lifting a finger once your workflows are set up. Whether you're syncing data between Blue and your CRM, automatically creating projects from form submissions, or tagging records based on external triggers, this integration has you covered.
In this guide, you'll discover exactly how to connect Blue to n8n, explore each available action in detail, and learn practical ways to leverage this automation workflow for maximum efficiency.
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Why automate Blue with n8n?
The Blue n8n integration gives you access to 10 distinct actions covering project creation, record management, user invitations, custom fields retrieval, and advanced GraphQL queries. This means you can automate virtually every aspect of your Blue workspace without switching between tabs or performing repetitive manual tasks.
Significant time savings come from eliminating copy-paste workflows. Instead of manually creating records in Blue every time a new lead comes in, or updating task statuses by hand, you set up the automation once and let n8n handle the heavy lifting. Improved responsiveness is another major benefit: when a client signs a contract in your CRM, a new Blue project can be created instantly. When a form is submitted, a record appears in the right todo list within seconds.
Zero oversight is where automation truly shines. Your n8n workflows run 24/7, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Every new team member automatically gets invited to the right projects. Every completed milestone triggers the next action in your pipeline. And with n8n's 400+ integrations, you can connect Blue to Slack, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, and countless other tools. For example: automatically create a Blue project when a deal closes in your CRM, tag records based on data from Typeform, or sync completed tasks to a Google Sheet for reporting.
How to connect Blue to n8n?
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Blue actions available in n8n
01 Action 01Tag Record
The Tag Record action lets you apply one or more tags to a specific record within a Blue project. This is incredibly useful for categorizing tasks, marking priorities, or triggering downstream automations based on tag assignments.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company where your project resides. This dropdown is required and pulls from your available Blue companies.
- Project: Choose the specific project containing the record you want to tag. Required field.
- Tag Names or IDs: A dropdown selection where you specify which tags to apply. You can select multiple tags. Required.
- Record ID: The unique identifier of the record you're tagging. This text field is required—you'll typically get this ID from a previous node in your workflow.
- Additional Options: Expand this section if you need extra configuration for edge cases.
Use cases:
- Automatically tag records as "High Priority" when specific conditions are met in another app
- Apply a "Follow-Up Needed" tag when a customer support ticket is linked to a Blue task
- Tag completed records for archival or reporting purposes
Use this action whenever you need to categorize or flag records dynamically based on external data or workflow logic.

02 Action 02Get Records
The Get Records action retrieves records from a specified Blue project, with powerful filtering and pagination options. It's your go-to action for pulling task data into n8n for processing, reporting, or syncing to other platforms.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company to query. Required.
- Project: Choose the project from which to retrieve records. Required.
- Search Term: An optional text input for filtering records by specific keywords (e.g., "Halaxy Create Patient").
- Show Completed: A toggle switch to include or exclude completed records from results. Optional.
- Limit: Define the maximum number of records to retrieve. Optional, with a sensible default.
- Skip: Specify how many records to skip—perfect for pagination when dealing with large datasets. Optional.
Use cases:
- Fetch all incomplete tasks weekly and send a summary to Slack
- Retrieve records matching a search term and sync them to a Google Sheet
- Build a dashboard by pulling filtered records into a database
Ideal for reporting workflows, data synchronization, and building custom dashboards from Blue data.

03 Action 03List Projects
The List Projects action retrieves all projects associated with a specific company in your Blue account. It's essential for dynamic workflows where project selection depends on real-time data.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company whose projects you want to list. Required dropdown field.
- Additional Options: Add extra configuration if needed for advanced use cases.
Use cases:
- Populate a dropdown in a custom interface with available Blue projects
- Audit all projects under a company for compliance or reporting
- Dynamically route records to the correct project based on external criteria
This action is particularly useful when you need to make decisions or route data based on which projects exist at runtime.

04 Action 04List Companies
The List Companies action fetches all companies accessible from your connected Blue account. It's the starting point for many workflows that need to operate across multiple organizations.
Key parameters:
- Credential to connect with: Select your Blue account credentials. Required.
- Additional Options: Extend functionality with extra parameters if needed.
Use cases:
- Build a master inventory of all companies you manage in Blue
- Create conditional logic that routes data to different workflows based on company
- Generate reports spanning multiple Blue companies
Use this when your automation needs to be company-aware or when onboarding new organizations into your workflow ecosystem.

05 Action 05List Custom Fields
The List Custom Fields action retrieves all custom fields configured for a specific project, giving you insight into your Blue data structure.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the relevant company. Required.
- Project: Choose the project whose custom fields you want to list. Required.
- Sort Order: Optionally sort results (e.g., "Name (A-Z)").
- Skip: Number of items to skip for pagination. Default is 0. Optional.
- Take: Number of items to retrieve. Default is 50. Optional.
Use cases:
- Map Blue custom fields to fields in your CRM before syncing data
- Audit custom field configurations across projects
- Dynamically build forms based on available custom fields
Perfect for integration setup, data mapping, and maintaining consistency across your tool stack.

06 Action 06Invite User
The Invite User action sends an invitation to a new team member, adding them to a specific Blue project with an assigned role.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company. Required.
- Project: Choose the project to invite the user to. Required.
- Email: The email address of the person you're inviting. Required text input.
- Role: Assign a role (e.g., "Member") via dropdown. Required.
- Additional Options: Add extra configuration if needed.
Use cases:
- Automatically invite new employees to relevant projects when they're added to your HR system
- Onboard clients to their dedicated project spaces when contracts are signed
- Sync team membership between Blue and other collaboration tools
Use this action to streamline onboarding and ensure the right people have access to the right projects automatically.

07 Action 07Update Record
The Update Record action modifies an existing record in Blue, letting you change titles, descriptions, and other details programmatically.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company. Required.
- Project: Choose the project. Required.
- Todo List: Specify the todo list containing the record. Required.
- Record ID: The unique identifier of the record to update. Required text input.
- Title: Update the record's title. Optional text field.
- Description: Modify the record's description. Optional text area.
Use cases:
- Update task titles when linked data changes in your CRM
- Append notes to descriptions based on customer interactions
- Sync status changes from external project management tools
This action is essential for keeping Blue records in sync with the rest of your tech stack.

08 Action 08Create Record
The Create Record action generates a new record within a specified Blue project and todo list. It's one of the most frequently used actions for automating task creation.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company. Required.
- Project: Choose the project. Required.
- Todo List: Select where the new record will be created. Required.
- Title: The title of the new record. Required text input.
- Description: Add a detailed description. Optional text area.
- Start Date: Set when the task begins. Optional date/time input.
- Due Date: Define the deadline. Optional date/time input.
Use cases:
- Create a task in Blue when a new form submission arrives
- Generate follow-up records automatically after meetings logged in your calendar
- Spin up tasks from customer support tickets
This is your workhorse action for turning external events into actionable Blue tasks.

09 Action 09Create Project
The Create Project action spins up a new project in Blue, optionally based on an existing template. Perfect for standardized project setups.
Key parameters:
- Company: Select the company under which to create the project. Required.
- Project Name: Name your new project. Required text input.
- Template Name or ID: Optionally select a template to base the project on. Optional dropdown.
- Additional Options: Add extra configuration for specific needs.
Use cases:
- Automatically create client projects when deals close in your CRM
- Spin up standardized projects for recurring engagements
- Generate project workspaces from form submissions
Use templates to ensure consistency across projects while automating the creation process.

10 Action 10Execute Custom GraphQL
The Execute Custom GraphQL action gives advanced users the ability to run any GraphQL query against the Blue API—unlocking functionality beyond the predefined actions.
Key parameters:
- GraphQL Query: Write your custom GraphQL query here. Required multiline text input.
- Variables (JSON): Pass dynamic variables to your query in JSON format. Optional.
- Additional Options: Add any extra parameters needed for your query.
Use cases:
- Fetch deeply nested data not available through standard actions
- Perform batch operations with a single query
- Access beta or advanced Blue API features
This action is for power users who need maximum flexibility and are comfortable with GraphQL syntax.

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Frequently asked questions
Is the Blue n8n integration free to use?
Yes, the Blue integration is included with n8n at no additional cost—whether you're using the open-source self-hosted version or n8n Cloud. You simply need valid Blue credentials and an active Blue account. Keep in mind that while the n8n integration itself is free, your Blue subscription tier may affect API rate limits or the features available through the API. For high-volume workflows, check your Blue plan's API quotas to ensure smooth operation.What data can I manage between Blue and n8n?
The Blue n8n integration lets you manage a comprehensive range of data: projects (create and list), records/tasks (create, update, tag, and retrieve), users (invite to projects), custom fields (list configurations), and companies (list all accessible organizations). You can also execute custom GraphQL queries for advanced data operations not covered by standard actions. This covers the full lifecycle of project management—from setting up new projects to managing individual tasks and team access.How long does it take to set up the Blue n8n integration?
Most users complete the setup in under 5 minutes. The process involves generating an API key in Blue, pasting it into n8n's credential manager, and testing with a simple action like "List Companies." Once credentials are saved, they're reusable across all Blue nodes in your workspace. Building your first meaningful workflow might take 15-30 minutes depending on complexity, but the initial connection is genuinely quick. The hardest part is usually deciding which workflow to automate first!



