Run auto-outreach from a contact spreadsheet
Written by. Task: The author built an auto-outreach agent in Lindy AI using a 'Perform Research' step and an 'Add to Google Sheet' action. The workflow involved selecting triggers, configuring search prompts, and granting Google permissions. Human involvement included manual tweaking of the automation logic and verifying output placement in Drive.; tools: Lindy. Human role: The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.; limitations: Lindy AI requires extensive Google permissions upfront and can be expensive if unfiltered inputs (like spam) are processed. The interface lacks intuitive trigger selection, and loop debugging is difficult. Users must manually verify file placement and output quality..
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The author built an auto-outreach agent in Lindy AI using a 'Perform Research' step and an 'Add to Google Sheet' action. The workflow involved selecting triggers, configuring search prompts, and granting Google permissions. Human involvement included manual tweaking of the automation logic and verifying output placement in Drive.
Reported result
The two-step automation successfully created the desired spreadsheet, though it incorrectly placed the file in the Google Drive root instead of the specified subfolder. The author noted that the basic workflow worked but required further tweaking to create drafts as intended.
Human role
The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.
Limitations
Lindy AI requires extensive Google permissions upfront and can be expensive if unfiltered inputs (like spam) are processed. The interface lacks intuitive trigger selection, and loop debugging is difficult. Users must manually verify file placement and output quality.
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I want to build an auto-outreach agent in Lindy AI. First, create a new automation and select a simple trigger. Add a 'Perform Research' step with a prompt to find [replaceable: target company details]. Next, add an 'Add to Google Sheet' action to log results in [replaceable: spreadsheet name]. Grant necessary Google permissions. Run a dry test with 3 sample inputs. Verify the output appears in the correct folder and format. If the file goes to the root, adjust settings or move it manually. Do not publish or send emails until I approve the sample output. Ask me if the trigger options are unclear.
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