Receipt API + n8n: Self-Hosted Automation
Build receipt generation workflows with n8n's open-source automation platform. Our Receipt API generates professional receipt images—thermal POS-style or modern formats—while you keep full control of your data and infrastructure. Perfect for GDPR compliance and enterprise needs.
Key Features
Run n8n on your infrastructure. Your data stays private while our Receipt API generates professional receipt images.
Generate authentic thermal POS receipts with realistic fonts and textures, or clean modern styles. Multiple formats available via API.
Connect databases, webhooks, APIs, and apps to trigger receipt generation. PostgreSQL, MySQL, REST APIs, and more.
Use JavaScript or Python nodes to transform data before sending to the Receipt API. Full flexibility.
What You Get
Professional Receipt Images
- Thermal POS style: Authentic dot-matrix fonts, paper textures, and realistic thermal print appearance
- Modern clean style: Professional layouts for digital documentation
- Customizable: Add logos, adjust colors, custom fields and layouts
Hosted Receipt URLs
- Public URLs: Each receipt is hosted and accessible via unique URL
- Embed anywhere: Perfect for emails, dashboards, expense reports
- 30-90 day storage: Receipts hosted based on your plan tier
Use Cases
Database-Triggered Receipts
Monitor PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB for new transactions and generate receipts automatically.
Webhook Processing
Receive webhooks from any system and transform the data into professional receipts.
Internal Tool Integration
Connect your custom internal systems to receipt generation via REST APIs.
GDPR-Compliant Workflows
Process receipt data entirely within your infrastructure for compliance requirements.
How to Connect
Set Up HTTP Request Node
Add an HTTP Request node to your n8n workflow and configure it for the EasyReceiptMaker API.
Add Your Trigger
Connect a trigger node (webhook, cron, database) to initiate receipt generation.
Transform & Send
Use Function nodes to transform data, then POST to the receipt API and handle the response.
Pro Tip: Use the Visual Builder
Don't write JSON from scratch! Design your receipt visually in our receipt generator, then click "API Payload" to copy the exact JSON structure. Use that payload as your template—just swap in dynamic data (amounts, dates, customer names).
Try Visual Builder →API Quick Reference
# Generate a receipt
POST https://www.easyreceiptmaker.com/api/v1/receipts
# Headers
Authorization: Bearer erm_sk_your_api_key
Content-Type: application/json
# Response
{
"success": true,
"url": "https://receipts.easyreceiptmaker.com/api/abc123.png",
"expires_at": "2025-01-05T00:00:00.000Z"
}Other Integrations
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