n8n · Updated October 16, 2026
Find link opportunities from n8n
The slow part of link building is the list: searching Google for every "best X" and "X alternatives" query, opening each post, checking the site isn't a link farm and finding who edits it.
BacklinkGenie does that search for you. From your assistant you start a run, then ask for the results in whatever shape you need: highest Domain Rating first, only comparison pages, or only sites with a verified contact.
The prompt
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Every Monday at 8am, run the BacklinkGenie agent for each site and post the number of new prospects and the top 5 by DR to #growth.
What happens
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You ask for a run
The assistant calls run_agent for your site. Each pitch it writes counts toward your monthly emails; searching and reading the report are included.
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BacklinkGenie searches
It runs Google searches built from your product profile, opens each ranking post, checks the site's quality and Domain Rating, and finds the editor's email.
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You get the report
get_prospect_report returns every prospect with its DR, the query and position it ranks for, contact status and a one-line reason it fits.
Every Monday at 8am, run the BacklinkGenie agent for each site and post the number of new prospects and the top 5 by DR to #growth.
Run complete for margin.app: 34 new prospects, 22 with a verified contact. Top 5 by DR: pcmag.com (92), techradar.com (92), zapier.com (91), makeuseof.com (89), nesslabs.com (66). Posted to #growth.
Tips
- Ask for the filters you care about in plain words: "only DR 40+", "only posts in the top 10", "only ones with a verified contact".
- If the list drifts off-niche, update your product profile first (see the job below) and run again.
- Runs keep going in the background. You can ask "is the run done?" later in the same chat.
Tools n8n uses for this
run_agent
changes things
Starts a run that finds new posts in your niche and drafts pitches. Pitches count toward your monthly emails.
get_prospect_report
Every prospect with its Domain Rating, Google ranking, contact status and why it fits.
Not connected yet?
Create an API key in BacklinkGenie under Settings → MCP, then add the server. The full n8n setup guide has every step.
Endpoint: https://app.backlinkgenie.com/mcp
Server transport: HTTP Streamable
Authentication: Header Auth
Name: Authorization
Value: Bearer bg_live_your_key
Tools to include: Selected (start with read-only tools)More you can do from n8n
Same rules as the dashboard
n8n works on the same account, sites and mailboxes as the BacklinkGenie dashboard. Pitches wait for approval unless you've turned on Autopilot, every edit goes through the quality check, and sending stays inside each mailbox's daily limit. See how BacklinkGenie works or compare plans.
Questions people ask
How many prospects does a run find?
It depends on your niche and how many posts rank for searches around your product. A broad category can return dozens per run; a narrow B2B niche returns fewer, better-matched ones. We don't pad the list with weak sites to hit a number.
Does a run send anything?
No. A run finds prospects and drafts pitches. Pitches wait for approval unless you've turned on Autopilot in the dashboard.
Do I need an API key to use BacklinkGenie from n8n?
Yes. Create one in BacklinkGenie under Settings → MCP; keys start with bg_live_. MCP access is on the Growth and Agency plans.
Related
Start with a free prospect report
No card needed. Connect n8n when you move to Growth or Agency.
