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Rss feed news processing and distribution workflow

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

1. Workflow Overview

Who is this for? This workflow is designed for professionals and teams who need to monitor multiple RSS feeds, filter the latest content, and distribute actionable updates as a Trello comment. Idea...

Best for

  • Project Management automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.rssfeedread, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.sort, n8n-nodes-base.limit, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.trello

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Rss feed news processing and distribution workflow
Workflow name
Rss feed news processing and distribution workflow

Who is this for?

This workflow is designed for professionals and teams who need to monitor multiple RSS feeds, filter the latest content, and distribute actionable updates as a Trello comment. Ideal for content managers, marketers, and team leads managing news or content pipelines.

What problem is this workflow solving?

Manually monitoring RSS feeds and keeping track of the latest content can be time-consuming. This workflow automates the aggregation, filtering, and distribution of news, ensuring that only relevant and timely updates are shared with your team or audience.

What this workflow does:

  1. Aggregates RSS Feeds: Pulls data from up to three RSS feeds simultaneously.
  2. Filters Content: Filters articles based on their publication date (default: last 7 days).
  3. Organizes and Sorts: Sorts filtered articles by date for clarity.
  4. Formats Updates: Transforms news items into Markdown format for better readability.
  5. Publishes and Notifies: Posts comments to Trello cards and sends an email to a moderator to check the comment.

Setup:

  1. Connect your RSS feeds by configuring the RSS Read nodes.
  2. Link your Trello and Gmail accounts for seamless integration.
  3. Adjust the schedule trigger to set how often the workflow should run (e.g., daily, weekly).
  4. Test the workflow to ensure all connections and configurations are correct.

How to customize this workflow to your needs:

  • Change the Number of RSS Feeds: Add or remove RSS Read nodes and update the merge configuration accordingly.
  • Adjust the Date Filter: Modify the date logic in the “Filter by date” node to include more or fewer days.
  • Limit the Number of Articles: Adjust the limit in the “Limit news to x” node.
  • Custom Formatting: Update the Transform node to format the news items differently.
  • Alternative Notifications: Replace Trello and Gmail with other integrations, such as Slack or Microsoft Teams.

This workflow ensures your team stays informed with minimal effort and delivers content updates in an organized and professional manner.

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 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 2 - RSS Read Testing Catalog

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.rssFeedRead - rssFeedRead
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 3 - Transform date

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

Block 4 - Filter by date (more than 7 days)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 5 - Sort by date

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

Block 6 - Limit news to x

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

Block 7 - Transform new to MD

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

Block 8 - Publish comment

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

Block 9 - Send revision email

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

Block 10 - Merge

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

Block 11 - RSS Read marktechpost

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.rssFeedRead - rssFeedRead
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 12 - Sticky Note

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 14 - RSS Read

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.rssFeedRead - rssFeedRead
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Rss feed news processing and distribution workflow
Complexity advanced
Nodes 15
Categories Project Management
Author PollupAI
Published 23 Jan 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2785/2785.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 news processing and distribution workflow do?

Who is this for? This workflow is designed for professionals and teams who need to monitor multiple RSS feeds, filter the latest content, and distribute actionable updates as a Trello comment. Idea...

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 Project Management use case.