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Rss feed for ARD Audiothek podcasts

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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 builds a valid RSS feed (which is an XML feed under the hood) for ARD Audiothek podcasts. This allows you to subscribe to such podcasts using your favourite podcatcher without using t...

Best for

  • Miscellaneous automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.htmlextract, n8n-nodes-base.itemlists, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.function, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.respondtowebhook

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Rss feed for ARD Audiothek podcasts
Workflow name
Rss feed for ARD Audiothek podcasts

This workflow builds a valid RSS feed (which is an XML feed under the hood) for ARD Audiothek podcasts. This allows you to subscribe to such podcasts using your favourite podcatcher without using the ARD Audiothek app.

The example builds a feed for Kalk & Welk, but the workflow can be easily adjusted by providing another podcast URL on the Get overview page HTTP Request node.

To subscribe to the feed, active your n8n workflow and then use the Production URL from the intitial Feed Webhook node in your podcatcher.

I've tested the resulting feed using Pocket Casts...

...and Miniflux:

When using Miniflux, you can add your feed via this page to your account. Make sure you select Private when doing so to avoid sharing your n8n instance with the world.

The resulting feed passes the W3C Feed Validation Service:

The workflow can also be used as a foundation to free other podcasts from propriertary big media platforms, though not all of them will be as simple to deal with as the ARD Audiothek.

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 - On clicking 'execute'

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

Block 2 - Get overview page

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

Block 3 - Extract links

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

Block 4 - Remove duplicate links

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

Block 5 - Split out lists

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

Block 6 - Get episode page

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

Block 7 - Extract script

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

Block 8 - Parse JSON

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

Block 9 - Define feed items

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

Block 10 - Feed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
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Version 1

Block 11 - Serve feed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
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Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Rss feed for ARD Audiothek podcasts
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 11
Categories Miscellaneous
Author Tom
Published 25 Sept 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1799/1799.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 Rss feed for ARD Audiothek podcasts do?

This workflow builds a valid RSS feed (which is an XML feed under the hood) for ARD Audiothek podcasts. This allows you to subscribe to such podcasts using your favourite podcatcher without using t...

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 Miscellaneous use case.