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Monitor content trends across social media with AI, Slack and Google Sheets

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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 contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. How it works This workflow automatically monitors trending topics across multiple platforms and ...

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.code, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-scrapegraphai.scrapegraphai, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.slack, 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 vinci-king-01.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Monitor content trends across social media with AI, Slack and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Monitor content trends across social media with AI, Slack and Google Sheets

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

How it works

This workflow automatically monitors trending topics across multiple platforms and generates content strategy insights for marketing teams.

Key Steps

  1. Daily Trigger - Runs automatically every 24 hours to capture fresh trends and viral content.
  2. Multi-Platform Scraping - Uses AI-powered scrapers to analyze trends from LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Google Trends, BuzzSumo, and Reddit.
  3. Trend Analysis - Processes collected data to identify viral patterns, engagement metrics, and content opportunities.
  4. Content Strategy Generation - Creates actionable insights for content planning and social media strategy.
  5. Team Notifications - Sends comprehensive reports to Slack and updates content calendars in Google Sheets.

Set up steps

Setup time: 10-15 minutes

  1. Configure ScrapeGraphAI credentials - Add your ScrapeGraphAI API key for AI-powered trend scraping.
  2. Set up Slack connection - Connect your Slack workspace for team notifications.
  3. Configure Google Sheets - Set up a Google Sheets connection for content calendar updates.
  4. Customize target industries - Modify the configuration to focus on your specific industry verticals (AI, marketing, tech, etc.).
  5. Adjust monitoring frequency - Change the trigger timing based on your content planning needs.

What you get

  • Daily trend reports with viral content analysis and engagement metrics
  • Content opportunity scores for different platforms and topics
  • Automated content calendar updates with trending topics and suggested content
  • Team notifications with key insights and actionable recommendations
  • Competitive analysis of viral content patterns and successful strategies

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 Trend Monitor Trigger

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

Block 2 - Trend Configuration Processor

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

Block 3 - Split Trend Queries

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 4 - Query Processor

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

Block 5 - AI Social Trend Scraper

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-scrapegraphai.scrapegraphAi - scrapegraphAi
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - AI Google Trends Scraper

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-scrapegraphai.scrapegraphAi - scrapegraphAi
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - AI Viral Content Analyzer

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-scrapegraphai.scrapegraphAi - scrapegraphAi
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - AI Reddit Insights Scraper

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-scrapegraphai.scrapegraphAi - scrapegraphAi
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Merge Trend Data

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

Block 10 - Trend Analysis Processor

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

Block 11 - Content Calendar Updater

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 12 - Team Notification Sender

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note - Trigger

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note - Config

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note - Scrapers

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note - Analysis

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note - Outputs

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Monitor content trends across social media with AI, Slack and Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 17
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author vinci-king-01
Published 25 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6441/6441.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 Monitor content trends across social media with AI, Slack and Google Sheets do?

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. How it works This workflow automatically monitors trending topics across multiple platforms and ...

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.