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Automated blog post generation with GPT-4 and publishing to Ghost CMS

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Writes original, thought provoking blog posts using AI Runs every 12 hours automatically ️ Publishes directly to Ghost blog with title, tags, and SEO meta Features Scheduled every 12 hour...

Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automated blog post generation with GPT-4 and publishing to Ghost CMS
Workflow name
Automated blog post generation with GPT-4 and publishing to Ghost CMS

🧠 Writes original, thought-provoking blog posts using AI
🕓 Runs every 12 hours automatically
✍️ Publishes directly to Ghost blog with title, tags, and SEO meta

🔧 Features

Scheduled every 12 hours

OpenAI generates a multi-part blog post with metadata

Markdown-compatible output (no HTML)

Automatically published to Ghost CMS using authenticated API (🔐 no hardcoded keys)

Fully modular and general-purpose — edit prompt for any blog theme!

⚙️ Nodes Overview Step Node Type Purpose 1️⃣ Schedule Trigger Runs every 12 hours 2️⃣ OpenAI Generates blog post + meta info 3️⃣ Code Extracts content, title, meta, and tags 4️⃣ Code Formats content as Ghost mobiledoc payload 5️⃣ HTTP Request Publishes post to Ghost via Admin API 📝 OpenAI Prompt (Generalized)

Write a high-quality blog post on a creative or thought-provoking topic. The tone should be engaging and immersive. Length: 2–4 paragraphs.

Then add a brief paragraph offering an alternative perspective or logical counterpoint.

Finally, generate:

  • Blog post title
  • Meta description
  • 5 tags

🔐 Notes

✅ No hardcoded API keys

🛠️ Ghost Admin API credentials must be set using the Credential Manager

📌 Prompt and Ghost URL are both easily customizable

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 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 2 - OpenAI

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

Block 3 - HTTP Request1

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

Block 4 - Code

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - Code1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Sticky Note

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automated blog post generation with GPT-4 and publishing to Ghost CMS
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 8
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Thomas
Published 13 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5934/5934.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 Automated blog post generation with GPT-4 and publishing to Ghost CMS do?

Writes original, thought provoking blog posts using AI Runs every 12 hours automatically ️ Publishes directly to Ghost blog with title, tags, and SEO meta Features Scheduled every 12 hour...

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, Multimodal AI use case.