Automated URL Analysis Using Cortex and Manual Trigger

This workflow is designed to automate the process of analyzing URLs for potential threats or abuse using Cortex, integrated with n8n. The process begins with a manual trigger, allowing the user to initiate the workflow when needed. Once triggered, the URL (in this case, ‘https://n8n.io’) is sent to Cortex for analysis through the ‘Abuse_Finder_3_0’ analyzer, which is configured to examine URLs for abusive or malicious content.

The first node is a Manual Trigger, enabling users to start the workflow at will.

The second node interacts with Cortex, sending the URL for analysis, specifying ‘url’ as the observable type.

The third node retrieves detailed information about the analysis job using the Job ID received from the previous analysis node.

Finally, the connections between the nodes ensure that each step depends on the previous one, creating a sequential flow from manual initiation to detailed report retrieval.

This workflow could be particularly useful for security teams or web administrators who want to quickly assess the safety of URLs directly from their automation setup, enabling proactive monitoring and response to potential threats.