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Are your OpenAI nodes in n8n breaking, hallucinating, or eating your data? In this video, Devin from Nidus Agency shows you the top 3 errors with OpenAI in n8n—and exactly how to fix them so your automations stay fast, accurate, and client-safe. Value Section (SEO Expansion) If you’ve ever used OpenAI inside n8n and noticed weird outputs, missing leads, or random “hallucinations,” this tutorial walks you through the real cause—and how to stop it. This is a must-watch for: ✅ Small business owners running AI automations for clients ✅ Agencies building outbound or CRM workflows with n8n ✅ Anyone who’s tired of broken prompts and unpredictable outputs We’ll cover: Error #1 – Hallucinations: Why your AI invents fields like “location” or “action taken,” and how to stop it with rule-based prompting Error #2 – Undefined Fields: How bad prompt logic blocks valid leads and silently loses data Error #3 – Processing Too Many Items: Why batching 20+ items explodes your costs and time, and how to fix it with aggregate or code nodes Bonus Tip – How to split long AI responses cleanly using code nodes When to add “negative prompts” and validation logic for stable automations By the end, you’ll know how to keep every OpenAI node in n8n clean, fast, and bulletproof—no hallucinations, no lost leads, no wasted tokens. ⚡ Work With Me I help small teams (1–4 people) implement custom, secure AI automation systems that handle bookings, follow-ups, and lead nurturing—so you can focus on being the CEO. ➡️ Book Your Free Automation Audit: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/nidusdemocall 🤖 Tools & Resources Mentioned Try NodeFlow AI: https://www.nodeflowai.com/signup?ref=BANDOAI n8n (Automation Platform): https://n8n.io Local AI Models: Ollama, LM Studio // ABOUT THIS CHANNEL I’m Devin, Owner of Nidus Agency, and I help small businesses build custom, secure AI automations — not just risky, vibe-coded tools. If you’re a solo operator, consultant, or coach looking to save time, book more clients, and protect your data, this channel is for you. // CONNECT 📩 Business Inquiries: NidusIntelligence@gmail.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandoautomates/ // DEALS FOR YOU Want $2,000 off a Tesla? Use my referral link: https://ts.la/devin100867 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Why OpenAI nodes break in n8n 00:30 – Error #1: Hallucinations (phantom data fields) 03:06 – Preventing false AI outputs with rules 04:54 – Error #2: Undefined fields & missing leads 06:44 – Fixing lost data with logic prompts 08:38 – Error #3: Too many items = slow + expensive 10:28 – Aggregate nodes for speed and cost savings 11:48 – Bonus: Split OpenAI responses with code nodes 12:58 – Final tips + free automation call #OpenAI #n8n #AIAutomation #NidusAgency #NodeFlowAI #AutomationForSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessAI #WorkflowAutomation #PromptEngineering #BusinessAutomation #LocalAI #AIAgents