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AI-generated summary block for WordPress posts

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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

What is this workflow? This n8n template automates the process of adding an AI generated summary at the top of your WordPress posts. It retrieves, processes, and updates your posts dynamically, ens...

Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.textclassifier, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Dataki.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
AI-generated summary block for WordPress posts
Workflow name
AI-generated summary block for WordPress posts

What is this workflow?

This n8n template automates the process of adding an AI-generated summary at the top of your WordPress posts.
It retrieves, processes, and updates your posts dynamically, ensuring efficiency and flexibility without relying on a heavy WordPress plugin.

Example of AI Summary Section

How It Works

  1. Triggers → Runs on a scheduled interval or via a webhook when a new post is published.
  2. Retrieves posts → Fetches content from WordPress and converts HTML to Markdown for AI processing.
  3. AI Summary Generation → Uses OpenAI to create a concise summary.
  4. Post Update → Inserts the summary at the top of the post while keeping the original excerpt intact.
  5. Data Logging & Notifications → Saves processed posts to Google Sheets and notifies a Slack channel.

Why use this workflow?

No need for a WordPress plugin → Keeps your site lightweight.
Highly flexible → Easily connect with Google Sheets, Slack, or other services.
Customizable → Adapt AI prompts, formatting, and integrations to your needs.
Smart filtering → Ensures posts are not reprocessed unnecessarily.

💡 Check the detailed sticky notes for setup instructions and customization options!

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Text Classifier

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.textClassifier - textClassifier
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 4 - Loop Over Items

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 5 - If

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 6 - Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
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Version 2

Block 7 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 8 - Wordpress - Update Post

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 9 - Google Sheets - Get rows

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
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Version 4.5

Block 10 - HTML to Markdown

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.markdown - markdown
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Version 1

Block 11 - OpenAI

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
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Version 1.8

Block 12 - Google Sheets - Add Row

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
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Version 4.5

Block 13 - Slack - Notify Channel

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
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Version 2.3

Block 14 - Set fields - From Webhook input

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
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Version 3.4

Block 15 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 16 - Date & Time - Substract

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dateTime - dateTime
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Version 2

Block 17 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 19 - Sticky Note3

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 20 - Sticky Note4

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 21 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 22 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 23 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Block 24 - Sticky Note8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Version 1

Showing the first 24 of 32 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow AI-generated summary block for WordPress posts
Complexity advanced
Nodes 32
Categories Content Creation, AI Summarization
Author Dataki
Published 30 Jan 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2822/2822.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does AI-generated summary block for WordPress posts do?

What is this workflow? This n8n template automates the process of adding an AI generated summary at the top of your WordPress posts. It retrieves, processes, and updates your posts dynamically, ens...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, AI Summarization use case.