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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Use case This workflow automatically turns any RSS feed into a newsletter. It send an email every time a new post is published to an RSS feed in the last hour. I have been using this personally to ...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.noop, n8n-nodes-base.rssfeedread, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.splitout

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Turn any RSS feed into email
Workflow name
Turn any RSS feed into email

Use case

This workflow automatically turns any RSS feed into a newsletter. It send an email every time a new post is published to an RSS feed in the last hour. I have been using this personally to follow Derek Sivers and Anil Dash, who don't have newsletters. Check them out 😉

How to setup

  1. Add your email and email creds
  2. Add the RSS feed URLs you want to follow

How to adjust this template

Add the feeds you want to follow. It does not have to be just email. Why not get a telegram message? Or Slack message? Ah the power of n8n 🚀

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 - Every 1 hour

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

Block 2 - Loop Over Items

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

Block 3 - No Operation, do nothing

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

Block 4 - RSS Read

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 7 - If published in the last hour

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

Block 8 - Send email with each post

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

Block 9 - Split Out

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

Block 10 - List of RSS feeds

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.3

3. Summary Table

Workflow Turn any RSS feed into email
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Personal Productivity
Author Mutasem
Published 28 Feb 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2144/2144.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 Turn any RSS feed into email do?

Use case This workflow automatically turns any RSS feed into a newsletter. It send an email every time a new post is published to an RSS feed in the last hour. I have been using this personally to ...

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.