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Daily tech news curation with RSS, GPT-4o-Mini, and Gmail delivery

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1. Workflow Overview

How it works This workflow automatically curates and sends a daily AI/Tech news digest by aggregating articles from premium tech publications and using AI to select the most relevant and trending s...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.rssfeedread, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.aggregate, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, 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 Alex Huy.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Daily tech news curation with RSS, GPT-4o-Mini, and Gmail delivery
Workflow name
Daily tech news curation with RSS, GPT-4o-Mini, and Gmail delivery

How it works

This workflow automatically curates and sends a daily AI/Tech news digest by aggregating articles from premium tech publications and using AI to select the most relevant and trending stories.

πŸ”„ Automated News Pipeline

  1. RSS Feed Collection - Fetches articles from 14 premium tech news sources (TechCrunch, MIT Tech Review, The Verge, Wired, etc.)
  2. Smart Article Filtering - Limits articles per source to ensure diverse coverage and prevent single-source domination
  3. Data Standardization - Cleans and structures article data (title, summary, link, date) for AI processing
  4. AI-Powered Curation - Uses Google Vertex AI to analyze articles and select top 10 most relevant/trending stories
  5. Newsletter Generation - Creates professional HTML newsletter with summaries and direct links
  6. Email Delivery - Automatically sends formatted digest via Gmail

🎯 Key Features

  • Premium Sources - Curates from 14 top-tier tech publications
  • AI Quality Control - Intelligent article selection and summarization
  • Balanced Coverage - Prevents source bias with smart filtering
  • Professional Format - Clean HTML newsletter design
  • Scheduled Automation - Daily delivery at customizable times
  • Error Resilience - Continues processing even if some feeds fail

Setup Steps

1. πŸ”‘ Required API Access

  • Google Cloud Project with Vertex AI API enabled
  • Google Service Account with AI Platform Developer role
  • Gmail API enabled for email sending

2. ☁️ Google Cloud Setup

  1. Create or select a Google Cloud Project
  2. Enable the Vertex AI API
  3. Create a service account with these permissions:
    • AI Platform Developer
    • Service Account User
  4. Download the service account JSON key
  5. Enable Gmail API for the same project

3. πŸ” n8n Credentials Configuration

Add these credentials to your n8n instance:

Google Service Account (for Vertex AI):

  • Upload your service account JSON key
  • Name it descriptively (e.g., "Vertex AI Service Account")

Gmail OAuth2:

  • Use your Google account credentials
  • Authorize Gmail API access
  • Required scopes: gmail.send

4. βš™οΈ Workflow Configuration

  1. Import the workflow into your n8n instance
  2. Update node configurations:
    • Google Vertex AI Model: Set your Google Cloud Project ID
    • Send Newsletter Email: Update recipient email address
    • Daily Newsletter Trigger: Adjust schedule time if needed
  3. Verify credentials are properly connected to respective nodes

5. πŸ“° RSS Sources Customization (Optional)

The workflow includes 14 premium tech news sources:

  • TechCrunch (AI & Startups)
  • The Verge (AI section)
  • MIT Technology Review
  • Wired (AI/Science)
  • VentureBeat (AI)
  • ZDNet (AI topics)
  • AI Trends
  • Nature (Machine Learning)
  • Towards Data Science
  • NY Times Technology
  • The Guardian Technology
  • BBC Technology
  • Nikkei Asia Technology

To customize sources:

  • Edit the "Configure RSS Sources" node
  • Add/remove RSS feed URLs as needed
  • Ensure feeds are active and properly formatted

6. πŸš€ Testing & Deployment

  1. Manual Test: Execute the workflow manually to verify setup
  2. Check Email: Confirm newsletter arrives with proper formatting
  3. Verify AI Output: Ensure articles are relevant and well-summarized
  4. Schedule Activation: Enable the daily trigger for automated operation

πŸ’‘ Customization Options

Newsletter Timing:

  • Default: 8:00 AM UTC daily
  • Modify "triggerAtHour" in the Schedule Trigger node
  • Add multiple daily sends if desired

Content Focus:

  • Adjust the AI prompt in "AI Tech News Curator" node
  • Specify different topics (e.g., focus on startups, enterprise AI, etc.)
  • Change output language or format

Email Recipients:

  • Update single recipient in Gmail node
  • Or modify to send to multiple addresses
  • Integrate with mailing list services

Article Limits:

  • Current: Max 5 articles per source
  • Modify the filtering logic in "Filter & Balance Articles" node
  • Adjust total article count in AI prompt

πŸ”§ Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • RSS Feed Failures: Individual feed failures won't stop the workflow
  • AI Rate Limits: Vertex AI has generous limits, but monitor usage
  • Gmail Sending: Ensure sender email is authorized in Gmail settings
  • Missing Articles: Some RSS feeds may be inactive - check source URLs

Performance Tips:

  • Monitor execution times during peak RSS activity
  • Consider adding delays if hitting rate limits
  • Archive old newsletters for reference

This workflow transforms daily news consumption from manual browsing to curated, AI-powered intelligence delivered automatically to your inbox.

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 Newsletter Trigger

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

Block 2 - Configure RSS Sources

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

Block 3 - Split RSS URLs

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

Block 4 - Fetch RSS Articles

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

Block 5 - Filter Articles

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

Block 6 - Clean Data

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

Block 7 - Combine Articles

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

Block 8 - AI Newsletter Creator

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

Block 9 - Send Newsletter

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

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Daily tech news curation with RSS, GPT-4o-Mini, and Gmail delivery
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 11
Categories Multimodal AI
Author Alex Huy
Published 26 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7874/7874.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 tech news curation with RSS, GPT-4o-Mini, and Gmail delivery do?

How it works This workflow automatically curates and sends a daily AI/Tech news digest by aggregating articles from premium tech publications and using AI to select the most relevant and trending s...

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 Multimodal AI use case.