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Rss feed reader that saves the feeds of the last 3 days in 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

++ How it Works: ++ This RSS reader retrieves links from a Google Sheets file and goes through each link to retrieve the messages that are younger than 3 days, then saves them in a second Google Sh...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.markdown, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.rssfeedread, 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 Holger.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Rss feed reader that saves the feeds of the last 3 days in Google Sheets
Workflow name
Rss feed reader that saves the feeds of the last 3 days in Google Sheets

++How it Works:++ This RSS reader retrieves links from a Google Sheets file and goes through each link to retrieve the messages that are younger than 3 days, then saves them in a second Google Sheets file and then deletes all older entries in the second Google Sheets file!

==The retrieval can take a while due to the Google API block prevention, depending on the number of news feeds that were retrieved!==

Detailed Description is in the sticky Notes from the Workflow!

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 - Edit Fields

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

Block 3 - Code

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

Block 4 - Markdown

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

Block 5 - Loop Over Items

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

Block 6 - Wait

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

Block 7 - Loop Over Items1

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

Block 8 - RSS

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

Block 9 - Code1

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

Block 10 - Loop Over Items2

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

Block 11 - Wait1

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

Block 12 - Wait2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 19 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 20 - Delete News

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

Block 21 - Read News

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

Block 22 - Save News

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

Block 23 - Read Links

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Rss feed reader that saves the feeds of the last 3 days in Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 23
Categories Personal Productivity
Author Holger
Published 07 Apr 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/3463/3463.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 reader that saves the feeds of the last 3 days in Google Sheets do?

++ How it Works: ++ This RSS reader retrieves links from a Google Sheets file and goes through each link to retrieve the messages that are younger than 3 days, then saves them in a second Google Sh...

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 Personal Productivity use case.