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Discover trending topics with Bright Data MCP, GPT analysis & Trello integration

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow automatically identifies trending topics and hashtags across social media platforms to keep you informed of current trends and viral content. It saves you time by eliminating the need...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.trello, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpclienttool, 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 Yaron Been.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Discover trending topics with Bright Data MCP, GPT analysis & Trello integration
Workflow name
Discover trending topics with Bright Data MCP, GPT analysis & Trello integration

This workflow automatically identifies trending topics and hashtags across social media platforms to keep you informed of current trends and viral content. It saves you time by eliminating the need to manually research trending topics and provides data-driven insights for content strategy and social media planning.

Overview

This workflow automatically scrapes trending hashtag platforms and social media sites to extract currently trending topics, hashtags, and viral content themes. It uses Bright Data to access trend data sources without restrictions and AI to intelligently analyze trending content and provide actionable insights for content creators and marketers.

Tools Used

  • n8n: The automation platform that orchestrates the workflow
  • Bright Data: For scraping trend platforms and social media without being blocked
  • OpenAI: AI agent for intelligent trend analysis and content insights
  • Google Sheets: For storing trending topics data and analysis results

How to Install

  1. Import the Workflow: Download the .json file and import it into your n8n instance
  2. Configure Bright Data: Add your Bright Data credentials to the MCP Client node
  3. Set Up OpenAI: Configure your OpenAI API credentials
  4. Configure Google Sheets: Connect your Google Sheets account and set up your trending topics tracking spreadsheet
  5. Customize: Define target trend platforms and topics of interest

Use Cases

  • Content Marketing: Discover trending topics for timely and relevant content creation
  • Social Media Strategy: Plan posts around viral hashtags and trending themes
  • Brand Monitoring: Track if your brand or industry topics are trending
  • Influencer Marketing: Identify trending content opportunities for collaborations

Connect with Me

#n8n #automation #trendingtopics #hashtags #brightdata #webscraping #contentmarketing #n8nworkflow #workflow #nocode #socialmediatrends #trendanalysis #viralcontent #contentresearch #socialmediamonitoring #trendtracking #contentdiscovery #hashtagresearch #socialmediamarketing #contentautomation #trendmonitoring #socialmediainsights #contentplanning #trendalerts #viralmarketing #socialtrends #contentoptimization #trendingcontent #socialmediadata #contentintelligence

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 Trigger

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

Block 2 - 🛠️ Prepare Input

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

Block 3 - 🤖 Scrape Trending Hashtags

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - 🔢 Convert Numbers to Strings

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

Block 5 - 📋 Create Trello Cards

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

Block 6 - 💬 OpenAI Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 7 - 🕷️ Bright Data MCP

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpClientTool - mcpClientTool
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 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note9

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 14 - Auto-fixing Output Parser

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

Block 15 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 16 - Structured Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices
Version 1.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Discover trending topics with Bright Data MCP, GPT analysis & Trello integration
Complexity advanced
Nodes 16
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Yaron Been
Published 13 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5956/5956.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 Discover trending topics with Bright Data MCP, GPT analysis & Trello integration do?

This workflow automatically identifies trending topics and hashtags across social media platforms to keep you informed of current trends and viral content. It saves you time by eliminating the need...

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.