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Scrape AI news from multiple sources to Markdown & Google Drive with RSS.app

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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

AI News Scraping System This n8n workflow automates the process of pulling in breaking AI related headlines from curated RSS feeds, scraping their full content, and saving readable Markdown version...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.converttofile, 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 Lucas Walter.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Scrape AI news from multiple sources to Markdown & Google Drive with RSS.app
Workflow name
Scrape AI news from multiple sources to Markdown & Google Drive with RSS.app

AI News Scraping System

This n8n workflow automates the process of pulling in breaking AI-related headlines from curated RSS feeds, scraping their full content, and saving readable Markdown versions directly to Google Drive.

Use cases include:

  • Creating a personal newsletter curation system
  • Automating blog post research workflows
  • Archiving news content for later summarization or AI use

How it Works

  1. Scheduled Triggers
    The workflow runs every 3–4 hours using multiple Schedule Trigger nodes. Each trigger targets a different news source (e.g., Google News, OpenAI Blog, Hugging Face, etc.).

  2. Fetch and Parse Feeds
    RSS feeds are fetched via the HTTP Request node. Items from the feed are split into individual entries using the Split Out node.

  3. Scrape Article Content
    Each article URL is sent to the Firecrawl API with a prompt to extract only the main content in Markdown. The scraping skips navigation, headers, footers, and ads.

  4. Convert and Save
    The extracted Markdown is converted into a .md file using the Convert to File node. The file is then uploaded to a Google Drive folder.


Good to Know

  • This workflow uses the Firecrawl API for web scraping. Be sure to configure a Generic HTTP Header credential with your API key.
  • Output files are saved in Markdown format
  • You can add more Schedule Trigger + HTTP Request pairs to extend this workflow to additional feeds.

Requirements

  • Firecrawl API account for scraping
  • Google Drive account (OAuth2 credentials must be configured in n8n)
  • n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)

Customization Ideas

  • Replace or extend RSS feeds with sources relevant to your niche
  • Load up scraped news stories into a prompt to create new content like TikToks and Reels
  • Add a summarization step using an LLM like GPT or Claude
  • Send the Markdown files to Notion, Slack, or a blog CMS

Example Feeds

Feed Name URL
Google News (AI) https://rss.app/feeds/v1.1/AkOariu1C7YyUUMv.json
OpenAI Blog https://rss.app/feeds/v1.1/xNVg2hbY14Z7Gpva.json
Hugging Face https://rss.app/feeds/v1.1/sgHcE2ehHQMTWhrL.json

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 - google_news_trigger

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

Block 2 - fetch_google_news_feed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - split_google_news_items

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

Block 4 - blog_open_ai_trigger

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

Block 5 - fetch_blog_open_ai_feed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 6 - split_blog_open_ai_items

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

Block 7 - scrape_url

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 8 - upload_markdown

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

Block 9 - create_markdown_file

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

Block 10 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 11 - HTTP Request

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 12 - Split Out

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Scrape AI news from multiple sources to Markdown & Google Drive with RSS.app
Complexity advanced
Nodes 15
Categories Market Research, Multimodal AI
Author Lucas Walter
Published 27 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5416/5416.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 Scrape AI news from multiple sources to Markdown & Google Drive with RSS.app do?

AI News Scraping System This n8n workflow automates the process of pulling in breaking AI related headlines from curated RSS feeds, scraping their full content, and saving readable Markdown version...

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, Multimodal AI use case.