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Create a daily digest from Gmail, RSS, and Todoist

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1. Workflow Overview

Create a Daily Digest of Todoist, Gmail, and RSS and Send via Gmail Overview This workflow is designed to automatically generate a daily digest by aggregating information from your Gmail, RSS feeds...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.rssfeedread, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.todoist, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.merge

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create a daily digest from Gmail, RSS, and Todoist
Workflow name
Create a daily digest from Gmail, RSS, and Todoist

Create a Daily Digest of Todoist, Gmail, and RSS and Send via Gmail

Overview

This workflow is designed to automatically generate a daily digest by aggregating information from your Gmail, RSS feeds, and Todoist. The digest summarizes your latest emails, top news headlines, and pending tasks, then sends a beautifully formatted email directly to your inbox. With daily digest automation, you start your day with a concise summary of key information, helping you stay organized and informed.

Use Case Scenario

Imagine starting your morning with an email that provides a quick snapshot of your day's most important emails, trending news, and task list. Whether you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, or team leader, this workflow takes the hassle out of manually checking multiple platforms. Instead, you receive a curated summary that enables you to prioritize your day effectively. This workflow is ideal for professionals who want to streamline their morning routine and ensure they never miss a critical update.

Who This Is For

  • Busy Professionals: Stay on top of your emails, news, and tasks without juggling multiple apps.
  • Entrepreneurs: Get a daily overview of important business updates and personal tasks.
  • Team Leaders: Manage team tasks and communications efficiently with an automated digest.
  • Productivity Enthusiasts: Embrace automation to enhance your daily workflow and task management.

Workflow Details

  • Daily Trigger: The workflow is set to run automatically every day using a Cron node configured to trigger at your desired time. This ensures your digest is delivered consistently each morning.
  • Gmail Integration: Retrieves your latest emails using the Gmail node, then compiles them into the digest.
  • RSS Integration: Pulls in top news headlines from your chosen RSS feed, ensuring you get the most up-to-date information.
  • Todoist Integration: Fetches your pending tasks from Todoist to help you manage your to-do list effectively.
  • Merge & Code Nodes: Combines the data from the different sources and uses a Code node to format the information into a well-structured HTML email. Inline CSS is used to style the digest for a clean, professional look.
  • Email Summary: The final digest, with dynamic subject lines and detailed content sections, is sent via Gmail, providing you with a comprehensive daily update.

Note:

Make sure to change your email address in the To section of the final Gmail node to send out the daily digest.

Replace: [email protected] with your own email address.

Keywords

daily digest automation, email summary, RSS integration, task management, Gmail automation, Todoist workflow, Cron trigger

By implementing this workflow, you harness the power of automation to simplify your morning routine, boost productivity, and ensure you are always up-to-date with your most important information. Enjoy a seamless, automated start to your day and take your productivity to the next level!

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 - RSS Feed: Times of India

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.rssFeedRead - rssFeedRead
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 2 - Gmail: Fetch Emails

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 3 - TodoList: Fetch Tasks

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.todoist - todoist
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 4 - Format Digest: Merge & Style Data

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

Block 5 - Gmail: Send Digest

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 6 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 7 - Merge

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create a daily digest from Gmail, RSS, and Todoist
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 7
Categories Personal Productivity
Author AI Incarnation
Published 11 Mar 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/3134/3134.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 Create a daily digest from Gmail, RSS, and Todoist do?

Create a Daily Digest of Todoist, Gmail, and RSS and Send via Gmail Overview This workflow is designed to automatically generate a daily digest by aggregating information from your Gmail, RSS feeds...

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 Personal Productivity use case.