Templates / Automatic pantry inventory management with Notion and email notifications

Automatic pantry inventory management with Notion and email notifications

Needs changes

by Shelly-Ann Davy ✓ · 118 views · created 2025-08-26 · Personal Productivity, Multimodal AI

Needs changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron, Function (legacy). 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What to replace before upgrading

Removed in 3.0Replace with
Cron
Daily Trigger
Schedule Trigger
Function (legacy)
Compute To-Buy List, Compose Email
Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'

Nodes used (6)

Notion

What it does

Pantry Soft-Stock Refill — Notion Thresholds → Grocery List + Email What it does (the vibe) Your pantry’s calm concierge. Each evening it checks your Notion Pantry for items at or below your Reorder Level, adds tidy rows to Grocery List, and sends a pretty summary email you can shop from. ✨🛒 Perfect for Moms, home managers, and founders who want a kitchen that quietly manages itself—no last-minute “we’re out!” moments. Requirements n8n with Notion + Email credentials connected Two Notion databases: Pantry and Grocery List Notion schema (copy me) Pantry Name (title) Quantity (number) ReorderLevel (number) Notes (rich\text, optional) Grocery List Item (title) Qty (number) Status (select: To Buy, Done) Source (text) Notes (rich\text, optional) How it flows (nodes) 1. Cron – daily at 6pm (edit to taste) 2. Notion: Search – finds items at/below ReorderLevel 3. Function – calculates how many to add (ReorderLevel − Quantity, minimum 1) 4. Notion: Create – writes rows to Grocery List with Status = To Buy 5. Function + Email – sends a chic, readable checklist (or a “You’re fully stocked ✨” note if nothing to buy) 60-second setup Replace placeholders: YOURNOTIONPANTRYDB, YOURNOTIONGROCERYDB, YOUREMAIL Connect Notion + Email credentials (no secrets in nodes) Run once with a test item to confirm a new Grocery List row appears Adjust the Cron time to your evening rhythm Nice touches you can toggle Add Source = Auto to track automation adds CC a partner or roommate on the email Optional Telegram ping for “urgent” items (milk, diapers, coffee ☕) Submission notes Markdown only ✅ No hardcoded API keys ✅ Real-world use case, minimal setup ✅ Enjoy the quiet luxury of a pantry that plans ahead. 💖

View the original on n8n.io → Check your own copy

Get the weekly “what broke” email

New templates, newly broken ones, and n8n release changes. One short email a week.

Form not loading? Subscribe here.