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Create research-based LinkedIn posts with OpenAI, Perplexity and human review

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

What This Workflow Does: Generates original, research based LinkedIn posts Combines AI insights with personal storytelling Includes human in the loop selection & revision steps Automatically create...

Best for

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

Tools used

@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.perplexity, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.set

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create research-based LinkedIn posts with OpenAI, Perplexity and human review
Workflow name
Create research-based LinkedIn posts with OpenAI, Perplexity and human review

What This Workflow Does:

  • Generates original, research-based LinkedIn posts
  • Combines AI insights with personal storytelling
  • Includes human-in-the-loop selection & revision steps
  • Automatically creates a conceptual image via DALL·E 3
  • Sends the final post and image via email, ready to publish

Perfect For:

  • Professionals who want to share high-quality AI-assisted content
  • Content creators balancing consistency and authenticity
  • Consultants and solopreneurs building a personal brand
  • Anyone who wants to turn AI research into personal, sharable stories

📋 WORKFLOW PROCESS OVERVIEW

Step 1: 🔍 Perplexity finds 3 recent, verifiable AI-related topics

Step 2: 📧 Email sent – you choose your favorite topic

Step 3: ✍️ OpenAI generates a LinkedIn post draft

Step 4: 📨 You review the post and approve or suggest changes

Step 5: 🛠️ If needed, AI revises the post based on your feedback

Step 6: 🎨 DALL·E creates a conceptual image to match the content

Step 7: 📬 Final email sent – post text + image ready to copy-paste on LinkedIn

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 - 🖼️ Image Prompt Generator

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

Block 2 - Code

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

Block 3 - Generate an image

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

Block 4 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 5 - Click to start

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 7 - 🔍 Research the Trends

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 10 - Select the Best Topic

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 13 - ✍️ Content Creator

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note8

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note9

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 17 - Content Aggregator

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 19 - Content Review & Approval

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

Block 20 - Sticky Note7

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

Block 21 - IF – Content Approval Routing

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

Block 22 - Sticky Note10

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

Block 23 - ✍️ Content Reviewer

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

Block 24 - Sticky Note11

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

Showing the first 24 of 28 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create research-based LinkedIn posts with OpenAI, Perplexity and human review
Complexity advanced
Nodes 28
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Alberto Bordoni
Published 15 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6030/6030.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 research-based LinkedIn posts with OpenAI, Perplexity and human review do?

What This Workflow Does: Generates original, research based LinkedIn posts Combines AI insights with personal storytelling Includes human in the loop selection & revision steps Automatically create...

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.