Cletus Boraro | AI Automation

Building AI automations in public | Zapier, and n8n builder | Documenting every project → Automated Mind

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

Zapier or https://t.co/epCd98aa3f - which truly wins for AI automation in 2026?
I built both systems from scratch to find out.
Here's what nobody tells you 🔍
https://t.co/KHSvSAwz33

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@FredrikHjelm4 Engineering shouldn't be a bottleneck; they should be the platform providers.

Shipping n8n and Zapier agents has taught me that prototypes are the easy part. The real skill in 2026 is building "Production Grade" automation that respects security and compliance from day one. 🛠️

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@jackmateoai @nayibbukele Automation handles the volume; humans handle the value. 📈

Even as I automate more of my research workflows, I'm finding that my most valuable skill isn't knowing how to prompt-it’s knowing when the AI is wrong. Responsibility is the ultimate job security in 2026.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@alliekmiller Love this mission-2026 is definitely the year of the agents. 🤖

I’ve been heads-down shipping a Zapier research agent and an n8n lead qualifier lately. The shift from 'chatting' with AI to 'building' with it is where the real magic happens.

I Highly recommend this.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@lotfihadjsadok_ Building in the Automation + AI tools space! 🤖

Just shipped a few early projects: ✅ Zapier research agent ✅ https://t.co/epCd98aa3f social distro ✅ n8n lead qualifier
Between SaaS and Web Apps, where are you seeing the most 'agentic' growth right now?

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@Alacritic_Super 100%. Most people build a solution and then go hunting for a problem.

I just built a lead-gen loop where the "AI" only triggers after rule-based validation. It isn't a feature-it’s the bridge between having a lead and understanding their pain. No ROI = just an expensive toy.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@quuu_co 100%. Seeing this firsthand with a lead-gen agent I just built. It doesn’t just log data-it scores intent and drafts replies based on specific pain points.
My role has shifted from "doer" to "editor-in-chief" of the workflow. We’re finally managing outcomes, not just tasks.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@ObiwaryPaul AI Automation is the way - already shipping as a beginner. Built an n8n lead qualifier, a Zapier research agent, and a https://t.co/epCd98aa3f social media distro. Each solved a real problem. What's the one automation that first made someone say 'I actually need this'?

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@__lordfaith Just getting started on AI Automations - already shipped a Zapier research agent, Make social distro, and an n8n lead qualifier. I haven’t touched the CRM side yet. Between Airtable and GHL, which would you say is the most beginner-friendly for someone used to the n8n/Make logic?

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@CliftonSellers I automate your lead qualification

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@CAPFEARHOLD Exactly this. I’ve been running a Zapier research agent, https://t.co/epCd98aa3f social distro, and an n8n lead qualifier lately - your assessment of where each tool shines is 10/10. If you aren't building these workflows in 2026, you're choosing to work harder, not smarter.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@goodtekXyz Can attest to this. I recently built a lead qualifier on n8n and the debugging almost made me quit. Once I figured out the output structure it clicked - now I actually enjoy the process. Full build breakdown on my blog if you want to avoid the same headaches.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@alliekmiller This is genius - giving Claude eyes by a simple skill rather than waiting for Anthropic to build it natively. Currently building my automation stack with Zapier, n8n and Make and the '/ss fix' use case alone would save me hours debugging workflow screenshots. Building this today.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

The n8n free tier advantage alone surprised me - empty polls don't count as executions. Worth reading before you pick a platform.

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

I built the same AI automation twice — once on Zapier, once on n8n. Here is what nobody tells you about the difference. 🧵

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

Full breakdown - ease of use, cost, free tier limits and which one wins for freelancers. 👇
https://t.co/JB9oRnnAJp

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@Digital_Laughs In full agreement - experienced this firsthand building a lead qualifier with n8n, a research agent on Zapier, and a social media distro on https://t.co/epCd98aa3f. The daily improvements felt pointless until suddenly they weren't. That's exactly when the compound effect hits

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@ShipThatAGI @claudeai Built with n8n recently - the power is undeniable but the adoption problem is real. Most small business owners shut down the moment they see a complex interface. Does OpenClaw actually solve that barrier for non-technical users?

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@emailcopyhacker @DontezAkram Automation without efficiency is just expensive noise. Building my research agent taught me that a workflow completing tasks isn't enough - it needs to complete the RIGHT tasks faster. What's the biggest efficiency bottleneck you've hit when shipping automations?

[Cletus Boraro | AI Automation @borarocletus]

@stuartbrameld @ttorres Interesting - using Python to replace multi-step Zaps is something I hadn't considered yet. I'm currently building with Zapier and just shipped a research agent and a lead qualifier. Do you find the Python approach more scalable long term, or mainly better for specific use cases?