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Daily morning haiku generation with OpenRouter AI, Google Docs and Gmail

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

How it works This workflow automatically generates a new haiku poem every morning using AI, formats it in 5 7 5 structure, saves it to Google Docs, and sends it to your email inbox. Workflow steps:...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.googledocs, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenrouter, 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 Tsubasa Shukuwa.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Daily morning haiku generation with OpenRouter AI, Google Docs and Gmail
Workflow name
Daily morning haiku generation with OpenRouter AI, Google Docs and Gmail

How it works

This workflow automatically generates a new haiku poem every morning using AI, formats it in 5-7-5 structure, saves it to Google Docs, and sends it to your email inbox.

Workflow steps:

  1. Schedule Trigger – Runs daily at 7:00 AM.
  2. AI Agent – Asks AI to output four words (kigo, noun, verb1, verb2) in JSON format.
  3. Code in JavaScript – Builds a 5-7-5 haiku using the AI-generated words and sets today’s title.
  4. Edit Fields – Prepares document fields (title and body) for Google Docs.
  5. Create a document – Creates a new Google Document for the haiku.
  6. Prepare Append – Collects the document ID and haiku text for appending.
  7. Update a document – Inserts the haiku into the existing Google Doc.
  8. Send a message – Sends the haiku of the day to your Gmail inbox.
  9. OpenRouter Chat Model – Connects the OpenRouter model used by the AI Agent.

Setup steps

  1. Connect your OpenRouter API key as a credential (used in the AI Agent node).
  2. Update your Google Docs folder ID and Gmail account credentials.
  3. Change the email recipient address in the “Send a message” node.
  4. Adjust the Schedule Trigger time as you like.
  5. Run the workflow once to test and verify document creation and email delivery.

Ideal for

  • Writers and poets who want daily creative inspiration.
  • Individuals seeking a fun morning ritual.
  • Educators demonstrating AI text generation in a practical example.

⚙️ Note:
Each node includes an English Sticky Note above it for clarity and documentation.

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 - Code in JavaScript

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

Block 3 - Edit Fields

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

Block 4 - Create a document

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

Block 5 - Send a message

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

Block 6 - Prepare Append

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

Block 7 - Update a document

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

Block 8 - AI Agent

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 3

Block 9 - OpenRouter Chat Model

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note4

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Daily morning haiku generation with OpenRouter AI, Google Docs and Gmail
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Tsubasa Shukuwa
Published 03 Nov 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/10461/10461.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 Daily morning haiku generation with OpenRouter AI, Google Docs and Gmail do?

How it works This workflow automatically generates a new haiku poem every morning using AI, formats it in 5 7 5 structure, saves it to Google Docs, and sends it to your email inbox. Workflow steps:...

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.