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Daily positive news digest with OpenAI 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 Start every morning on a positive note! This workflow automates delivering a curated summary of positive news directly to your mailbox. It automatically: Fetches the latest articles fr...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.cron, n8n-nodes-base.rssfeed, n8n-nodes-base.function, n8n-nodes-base.openai, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.gmail

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Daily positive news digest with OpenAI and Gmail
Workflow name
Daily positive news digest with OpenAI and Gmail

How it works

Start every morning on a positive note! This workflow automates delivering a curated summary of positive news directly to your mailbox. It automatically:

  • Fetches the latest articles from a dedicated "good news" source (like Good News Network) every morning.

  • Uses Artificial Intelligence to summarize each positive article concisely.

  • Compiles these summaries into a clear and uplifting daily digest.

  • Sends the daily digest to your specified email address.

Say goodbye to doomscrolling and hello to your dose of daily inspiration!

Set up steps

Setting up this workflow is straightforward, typically taking around 10-15 minutes. You'll need to:

  • Authenticate your preferred email service (e.g., Gmail).

  • Obtain an API key for your chosen AI service (e.g., OpenAI).

All detailed setup instructions and specific configuration guidance are provided within the workflow itself using sticky notes.

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 - Daily Morning Trigger (7 AM)

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

Block 2 - Fetch Positive News (RSS)

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

Block 3 - Prepare for AI

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

Block 4 - AI: Summarize Positive News

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

Block 5 - Filter & Prepare Positive Summaries

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

Block 6 - If Positive News Found

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

Block 7 - Format Positive News Email

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

Block 8 - Format No Positive News Message

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

Block 9 - Send Daily Digest Email

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Daily positive news digest with OpenAI and Gmail
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 9
Categories Personal Productivity, AI Summarization
Author Piotr Sobolewski
Published 29 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6667/6667.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 positive news digest with OpenAI and Gmail do?

How it works Start every morning on a positive note! This workflow automates delivering a curated summary of positive news directly to your mailbox. It automatically: Fetches the latest articles fr...

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, AI Summarization use case.