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Last updated Nov 14, 2025

n8n community node for Gamma - Create AI-powered presentations, documents, and websites

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@gammatech/n8n-nodes-gamma

Official Gamma community node for n8n – Create AI-powered presentations, documents, and websites directly from your n8n workflows.

Status: Published to npm ✅
Created: November 10, 2025
Maintained by: Max Jackson (Gamma)


🎯 What This Does

Integrates Gamma's API v1.0 into n8n, allowing you to:

  • Generate presentations, documents, social posts, and webpages with AI
  • Create content from templates
  • List themes and folders
  • Export to PDF/PPTX
  • Automate content creation workflows

📦 Installation

Option 1: From npm (After Publishing)

# In n8n
Settings → Community Nodes → Install
# Enter: @gammatech/n8n-nodes-gamma

Option 2: Local Development

# Clone and build
git clone <this-repo>
cd n8n-gamma-node
npm install
npm run build
npm link

# In your n8n installation
cd ~/.n8n/custom
npm link n8n-nodes-gamma

# Start n8n
n8n start

🏗️ Project Structure

Based on Gamma's OpenAPI spec and using @devlikeapro/n8n-openapi-node for generation.

n8n-gamma-node/
├── GAMMA_API_OPENAPI_SPEC.yaml   # OpenAPI spec (copied from root)
├── package.json                   # npm package config
├── tsconfig.json                  # TypeScript config
├── .gitignore
├── credentials/
│   └── GammaApi.credentials.ts   # API key authentication
├── nodes/
│   └── Gamma/
│       ├── Gamma.node.ts         # Main node (generated from OpenAPI)
│       ├── Gamma.node.json       # Node metadata
│       └── gamma.svg             # Gamma logo icon
├── docs/
│   ├── SETUP.md                  # Setup and development guide
│   ├── PUBLISHING.md             # How to publish to npm
│   ├── VERIFICATION.md           # n8n verification process
│   └── n8n-resources.md          # All n8n documentation links
└── examples/
    ├── basic-presentation.json   # Simple workflow example
    ├── zapier-alternative.json   # Replacing Zapier
    └── content-pipeline.json     # Advanced automation

🚀 Quick Start (Development)

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+ (LTS recommended)
  • npm or pnpm
  • n8n installed globally (npm install n8n -g)

Development Workflow

# 1. Install dependencies
npm install

# 2. Build the node
npm run build

# 3. Link to local n8n
npm link
cd ~/.n8n/custom
npm link n8n-nodes-gamma

# 4. Start n8n
n8n start

# 5. Open browser at http://localhost:5678
# Search for "Gamma" in nodes panel

Watch Mode (Auto-rebuild)

npm run dev
# Rebuilds automatically on file changes

🔑 Authentication

The node requires a Gamma API key:

  1. Log into gamma.app
  2. Go to Settings & Members → API
  3. Generate API key
  4. Copy key (starts with sk-gamma-)
  5. In n8n: Create credential → Gamma API
  6. Paste API key

📚 Available Operations

Generations Resource

Create Generation

  • Generate presentations, documents, social posts, or webpages
  • Parameters: inputText, textMode, format, numCards, themeId, imageOptions, etc.
  • Returns: generationId for status polling

Get Generation Status

  • Poll for generation completion
  • Returns: status, gammaUrl, exportUrl, credits used

Create from Template

  • Remix existing Gamma with new prompt
  • Parameters: prompt, gammaId (template), themeId, imageOptions
  • Returns: generationId

Themes Resource

List Themes

  • Get available themes for styling
  • Parameters: limit, query (search), cursor (pagination)
  • Returns: themes with IDs and names

Folders Resource

List Folders

  • Get workspace folders for organization
  • Parameters: limit, query (search), cursor (pagination)
  • Returns: folders with IDs and names

User Resource

Get Me

  • Get authenticated user info
  • Returns: email, workspaceName

🎨 Example Workflows

⚡ Auto-Polling Workflow (Recommended!)

Problem: Gamma generations are async and take 30-90 seconds to complete.
Solution: Use our auto-polling workflow template!

📥 Import the workflow: examples/auto-polling-workflow.json

This workflow automatically:

  • ✅ Creates the generation
  • ✅ Waits 30 seconds
  • ✅ Checks status
  • ✅ Loops until completed
  • ✅ Outputs gammaUrl when done

No more manual clicking! This gives users a much better experience.

Basic: Generate Presentation (Manual Polling)

Trigger (Manual/Schedule)
    ↓
Gamma: Create Generation
    - inputText: "Introduction to renewable energy"
    - format: presentation
    - textMode: generate
    - numCards: 10
    ↓
Gamma: Get Generation Status 
    (Click Execute repeatedly until status = "completed")
    ↓
Send Email with gammaUrl

⚠️ Note: Manual polling requires clicking "Execute" every 30 seconds. Use the auto-polling workflow above for better UX!

Advanced: Content Pipeline

RSS Feed (New Article)
    ↓
Extract Content
    ↓
Gamma: Create Generation
    - inputText: {{article content}}
    - format: presentation
    ↓
Wait for Completion (poll)
    ↓
Gamma: Create from Template (social version)
    - gammaId: {{generated gammaId}}
    - format: social
    ↓
Post to Social Media

🛠️ Development Guide

Built With

  • TypeScript – Node language
  • @devlikeapro/n8n-openapi-node – OpenAPI → n8n generator
  • n8n-workflow – n8n node types
  • Gamma OpenAPI v3 spec – API specification

Key Files

nodes/Gamma/Gamma.node.ts

  • Main node implementation
  • Auto-generated from OpenAPI spec using @devlikeapro/n8n-openapi-node
  • Handles all API operations

credentials/GammaApi.credentials.ts

  • API key authentication
  • Header: X-API-KEY

package.json

  • npm package configuration
  • MUST include n8n-community-node-package in keywords
  • MUST start with n8n-nodes-

📝 Publishing

To npm (Unverified)

# 1. Update version
npm version patch  # or minor, major

# 2. Build
npm run build

# 3. Publish
npm publish

Anyone with self-hosted n8n can install immediately.

For Verification (n8n Cloud)

Requirements for verified community nodes:

  • ✅ MIT license
  • ✅ No runtime dependencies in package.json
  • ✅ Passes npm run lint
  • ✅ Good documentation
  • ✅ Follows n8n conventions

Steps:

  1. Publish to npm (unverified first)
  2. Submit via n8n Creator Portal
  3. Wait for manual review
  4. Once approved → available on n8n Cloud

See docs/VERIFICATION.md for details.


🔗 Resources

Official Gamma:

n8n Documentation:

OpenAPI Generator:


💪 Why This Matters for Gamma

Developer Relations Play

This n8n node:

  • Expands Gamma's automation ecosystem beyond Zapier/Make
  • Reaches self-hosted automation users (enterprises, privacy-focused)
  • Shows commitment to open integration ecosystem
  • Provides reference implementation for community

For your DevRel role:

  • Demonstrates technical ability (built official integration)
  • Shows ownership (end-to-end from spec to published node)
  • Community engagement (support users in n8n forums)
  • Content creation opportunity (tutorials, videos, blog posts)

📊 Success Metrics

Track these to show impact:

  • npm downloads/week
  • n8n Cloud installations (after verification)
  • Community forum mentions
  • GitHub stars/forks
  • Support tickets reduced (self-service via node)

🎯 Roadmap

Phase 1: MVP (You are here)

  • Project setup
  • Generate node from OpenAPI spec
  • Test locally
  • Publish to npm (unverified)

Phase 2: Polish

  • Add examples folder with workflows
  • Create video tutorial
  • Write blog post
  • Submit for verification

Phase 3: Growth

  • Community support in n8n forums
  • Advanced workflow examples
  • Integration guides
  • Case studies

Status: Ready for development
Next Step: Run setup script to generate node from OpenAPI spec

See docs/SETUP.md for complete development guide.