GPT-4.1 Mini + n8n MCP: The AI BREAKTHROUGH I've Been Waiting For

MIND-BLOWING AI AUTOMATION: I test if GPT-4.1 Mini ($0.40/1m tokens) can build websites at a fraction of the cost of premium models, then reveal how to create AI virtual assistants using n8n that can research, scrape websites, AND SEND EMAILS AUTOMATICALLY! Watch as I benchmark 4.1 Mini against my standard Rolls-Royce website test, evaluate its intelligence-to-cost ratio, and show why it might be the perfect balance for scaling (1,000 websites for $2K vs $28K with premium models). In the second half, I deliver a COMPLETE TUTORIAL on setting up n8n with Google Gmail integration to create autonomous workflows that can find backlink opportunities, scrape contact details, and send personalized outreach emails - all while you sleep! This combination of affordable AI and automation tools could save you thousands of hours of manual work.

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Chapters
0:00 - 0:36 Introduction to GPT-4.1 Mini and the cost-intelligence balance
0:36 - 1:28 Why finding affordable AI models matters for scaling
1:28 - 2:12 Using Roo Code Boomerang mode for comprehensive testing
2:12 - 2:54 The economics of AI: Creating 1,000 websites for $2K vs $28K
2:54 - 3:38 Setting up the Rolls-Royce website benchmark test
3:38 - 4:16 Configuring Open Router with GPT-4.1 Mini
4:16 - 5:02 Initial test results and Boomerang mode subtasks
5:02 - 5:46 Credits issue and handling API interruptions
5:46 - 6:30 Pricing comparison: GPT-4.1 Mini vs other models
6:30 - 7:22 Evaluating code organization and file structure
7:22 - 8:02 First subtask completion and moving to enhancements
8:02 - 8:42 Initial website preview and design assessment
8:42 - 9:25 Additional prompting for website completion
9:25 - 10:03 Conclusion on GPT-4.1 Mini's coding capabilities
10:03 - 10:58 Introduction to n8n for AI automation workflows
10:58 - 11:42 Setting up n8n with npx command
11:42 - 12:32 Creating workflow steps and connecting Gmail
12:32 - 13:26 Google Cloud setup for OAuth and API access
13:26 - 14:15 Configuring Google OAuth credentials for n8n
14:15 - 15:02 Setting up test users and completing authentication
15:02 - 15:56 Creating Open Router Search integration
15:56 - 16:58 Setting prompt for backlink research automation
16:58 - 17:42 Configuring model to use GPT-4.1 Mini online
17:42 - 18:42 Exploring available n8n integrations (DHL, Google, Shopify, etc.)
18:42 - 19:30 Creating the backlink outreach prompt
19:30 - 20:26 Watching the AI research process in action
20:26 - 21:20 Initial results and website scraping with MCPs
21:20 - 22:32 Testing email composition and sending capabilities
22:32 - 23:32 Demonstrating automated email sending
23:32 - 24:12 Cost analysis and optimization tips
24:12 - 24:35 Final thoughts and conclusion