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Generate sprint review summaries from transcripts with OpenAI and Google Sheets

What this workflow does

This template automates the entire process of documenting Sprint Reviews in Scrum:

  1. Input Collection – Through a friendly form, users upload the transcript file (meeting notes, sprint review transcript, or VTT captions) and specify the sprint name and domain.
  2. Transcript Parsing – A Code node formats the transcript into clean [HH:MM:SS] Speaker: text lines, supporting VTT, Zoom, or custom timestamp formats used in Scrum events.
  3. AI-Driven Summary – The AI Agent (LangChain + OpenAI) produces a well-structured AI summarization in Markdown, including:
    • A 3–5 bullet Executive Summary of sprint review highlights
    • A Presentation Recap table (Timestamp | Presenter | Topics)
    • A list of Action Items with owners (if recognizable from the transcript)
  4. Preview – The summary renders as a styled card with custom CSS for easy readability in n8n.
  5. Archive – Automatically appends a record to Google Sheets, saving the date, domain, sprint, transcript file name, and the AI-generated sprint review summary.

Why it’s useful

  • Zero manual summarizing – AI extracts key insights from transcript files into Markdown you can instantly share with your Scrum team and stakeholders.
  • Easy setup – drag-and-drop import, plus form-based input for non-technical users during sprint reviews.
  • Centralized tracking – all past sprint summaries live in one spreadsheet for retrospectives, audits, and continuous improvement.
  • Flexible and extendable – you can switch to Airtable, Slack, or Notion, or refine the summary template to match your Scrum workflow.

Ideal for

  • Scrum Masters wanting quick sprint review summaries for stakeholders
  • Agile Coaches analyzing sprint review transcripts, presentation patterns, and follow-up tasks
  • Product Owners keeping a searchable log of sprint outcomes and action items

Prerequisites / Credentials

  • OpenAI API Key — required for the AI Agent node (or any other Agent for summarization)
  • Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials — required for saving sprint review data to Sheets
  • (Optional) Ensure LangChain / AI Agent nodes are installed in your n8n instance

How to Use This Template

  1. Import the workflow JSON into your n8n instance.
  2. Set up credentials:
    • For the OpenAI LLM node, provide your OpenAI API key
    • In Google Sheets, configure OAuth2 and specify your spreadsheet ID (replace YOUR_SHEET_ID)
  3. Create a new sheet with the following columns:
    • Date
    • Domain
    • Sprint name
    • Content
    • VTT file
    • Transcript
  4. Enable and run the workflow.
  5. Fill out the form: upload transcript file, enter sprint & domain, click Create Summary.
  6. View the AI-generated Markdown sprint review summary in the preview card.
  7. Verify the new entry appears in your Google Sheet with all sprint details.