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Curate tech news from RSS with OpenAI, Google Sheets and Slack

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1. Workflow Overview

This workflow automatically collects the latest technology news, filters for emerging topics, and uses AI to score relevance and generate clean, ready to share content. It helps you focus on high i...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.rssfeedread, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.limit, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.noop, 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 Edson Encinas.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Curate tech news from RSS with OpenAI, Google Sheets and Slack
Workflow name
Curate tech news from RSS with OpenAI, Google Sheets and Slack

This workflow automatically collects the latest technology news, filters for emerging topics, and uses AI to score relevance and generate clean, ready-to-share content. It helps you focus on high-impact updates while eliminating noise, making it ideal for curated tech feeds or internal intelligence channels.

Who’s it for

  • Automation engineers and builders using n8n
  • Tech content curators and researchers
  • Teams tracking AI, cybersecurity, or emerging tech trends

How it works / What it does

The workflow pulls articles from an RSS feed (e.g., TechCrunch) on a schedule. It filters recent and relevant topics, removes duplicates using Google Sheets, and sends each article to an AI model. The AI assigns an innovation score, generates a tweet, and suggests an image concept. Results are normalized, filtered by score (e.g., ≥8), ranked, and limited to top items. Finally, formatted messages or tweet are sent to Slack and logged for tracking.

How to set up

  • Add your RSS feed URL
  • Configure OpenAI API credentials
  • Connect Google Sheets for deduplication and logging. Create a sheet with the following columns:
  • link
  • guid
  • creator
  • pub_date
  • tweet
  • score
  • date_posted
  • Set up a Slack webhook or Slack node

Requirements

  • n8n (self-hosted or cloud)
  • OpenAI API key
  • Google Sheets access
  • Slack workspace with webhook enabled

How to customize the workflow

  • Adjust score threshold to control content quality
  • Modify the AI prompt for tone or niche focus
  • Change output destination (X, Telegram, email)
  • Extend logging fields for analytics or reporting

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 - Fetch RSS - TechCrunch

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

Block 2 - Filter - Published Within 72h

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 3 - Filter - Tech Keywords

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 4 - Normalize Link

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

Block 5 - Remove Already Posted Links

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

Block 6 - Sort by Publish Date

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

Block 7 - AI - Score & Generate Tweet

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 8 - Filter - Score ≥ 8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 9 - Sort by AI Score

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

Block 10 - Limit - Top 2 Posts

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

Block 11 - Log to Google Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 12 - Low Score

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

Block 13 - Old Article

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

Block 14 - Preserve RSS Data

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

Block 15 - Normalize Final Structure

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

Block 16 - Merge AI + RSS (By Position)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 17 - Alignment Validator

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

Block 18 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 19 - Not Tech Related

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

Block 20 - Sticky Note

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

Block 21 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 22 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 23 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 24 - Sticky Note4

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 Curate tech news from RSS with OpenAI, Google Sheets and Slack
Complexity advanced
Nodes 28
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Edson Encinas
Published 04 Apr 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/14702/14702.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 Curate tech news from RSS with OpenAI, Google Sheets and Slack do?

This workflow automatically collects the latest technology news, filters for emerging topics, and uses AI to score relevance and generate clean, ready to share content. It helps you focus on high i...

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 Market Research, AI Summarization use case.