How to auto-archive stale HubSpot deals with no activity for 60 days
Automatically move deals to Closed Lost when they've had no activity for 60 days. Notify the deal owner in Slack before archiving and give them a chance to object.
Why auto-archive stale deals?
Every sales team has zombie deals — opportunities that stopped moving months ago but nobody bothered to close out. They inflate pipeline reports, mislead forecasts, and make the real pipeline look healthier than it is.
Auto-archiving after 60 days of inactivity keeps your pipeline honest.
What you'll need
- HubSpot account with API access (including
crm.objects.deals.writescope) - Slack workspace with bot access
- A defined inactivity threshold (e.g., 60 days)
- A "Closed Lost — Stale" close reason in HubSpot
Choose your approach
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n8n
highSchedule → Find stale deals → Slack warning → Wait 48h → Close if no objection
Make
mediumScheduler → Search Deals → Filter stale → Slack notify → Delayed close
Agent Skill
lowAgent skill to identify and close stale deals with confirmation
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