What This Workflow Does
This automation solves the challenge of manually verifying service providers by combining Telegram messaging with BrowserAct's web scraping capabilities and Google Gemini's AI analysis. When you receive a service provider's name through Telegram, the workflow automatically researches their online presence, evaluates their credibility, and returns a detailed verification report.
The system eliminates hours of manual research by automatically checking business registrations, reviews, social media presence, and other digital footprints. It then uses Google Gemini to analyze the collected data and generate a risk assessment score with key verification points.
How It Works
1. Telegram message trigger
The workflow activates when a new message containing a service provider's name is received in your Telegram bot. The system extracts the business name and location (if provided) for verification.
2. BrowserAct web scraping
BrowserAct automatically searches multiple sources including business directories, review platforms, and social media to gather comprehensive data about the service provider. It captures registration details, customer reviews, service history, and other relevant information.
3. Google Gemini analysis
The collected data is processed by Google Gemini, which evaluates the provider's credibility based on patterns in reviews, consistency of information across platforms, and other trust signals. Gemini generates a detailed analysis with a reliability score.
4. Telegram response
The workflow sends back a formatted verification report through Telegram, highlighting key findings, potential red flags, and recommendations. The response includes clickable links to source materials for manual review if needed.
Who This Is For
This workflow is ideal for businesses that regularly hire contractors or service providers, including property managers, event planners, construction companies, and professional service firms. HR departments and procurement teams will find it particularly valuable for vetting vendors before engagement.
Freelance platforms and gig economy apps can integrate this verification system to automatically screen new service providers joining their marketplace. The solution scales effortlessly to handle high volumes of verification requests.
What You'll Need
- An active Telegram bot with API access
- BrowserAct account configured for web scraping
- Google Gemini API key
- n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- Basic understanding of workflow automation concepts
Quick Setup Guide
- Download the JSON template file
- Import into your n8n instance
- Configure Telegram bot credentials in the trigger node
- Enter your BrowserAct and Google Gemini API keys
- Adjust search parameters and verification criteria as needed
- Test with sample provider names
- Deploy the workflow
Pro tip: For best results, customize the Google Gemini prompt to focus on verification criteria specific to your industry. Include examples of trustworthy and suspicious patterns you want the AI to detect.
Key Benefits
Reduce vendor vetting time by 80%: What typically takes hours of manual research now happens automatically in minutes, freeing your team for higher-value work.
Standardize verification quality: Every provider is evaluated using the same comprehensive criteria, eliminating human bias and oversight in the vetting process.
Capture digital footprints automatically: The system documents all verification sources with timestamps, creating an audit trail for compliance and due diligence.
Scale your procurement operations: Handle unlimited verification requests simultaneously without adding staff, perfect for growing businesses.
Integrate with existing systems: The verified data can be exported to your CRM, HR software, or procurement systems for seamless record-keeping.