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Weekly SEO keyword research & competitor analysis with GPT-4 and Bright Data

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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 contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. This workflow automatically performs weekly keyword research and competitor analysis to discover...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpclienttool, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserautofixing

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Weekly SEO keyword research & competitor analysis with GPT-4 and Bright Data
Workflow name
Weekly SEO keyword research & competitor analysis with GPT-4 and Bright Data

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

This workflow automatically performs weekly keyword research and competitor analysis to discover trending keywords in your industry. It saves you time by eliminating the need to manually research keywords and provides a constantly updated database of trending search terms and opportunities.

Overview

This workflow automatically researches trending keywords for any specified topic or industry using AI-powered search capabilities. It runs weekly to gather fresh keyword data, analyzes search trends, and saves the results to Google Sheets for easy access and analysis.

Tools Used

  • n8n: The automation platform that orchestrates the workflow
  • Bright Data: For accessing search engines and keyword data sources
  • OpenAI: AI agent for intelligent keyword research and analysis
  • Google Sheets: For storing and organizing keyword research data

How to Install

  1. Import the Workflow: Download the .json file and import it into your n8n instance
  2. Configure Bright Data: Add your Bright Data credentials to the MCP Client node
  3. Set Up OpenAI: Configure your OpenAI API credentials
  4. Configure Google Sheets: Connect your Google Sheets account and set up your keyword tracking spreadsheet
  5. Customize: Define your target topics or competitors for keyword research

Use Cases

  • SEO Teams: Discover new keyword opportunities and track trending search terms
  • Content Marketing: Find trending topics for content creation and strategy
  • PPC Teams: Identify new keywords for paid advertising campaigns
  • Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor keyword strategies and market trends

Connect with Me

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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 - 🕒 Run Weekly

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

Block 2 - ✏️ Define Topic or competitor

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

Block 3 - 🤖 AI Agent (Keyword Finder)

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - 💬 GPT Brain

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 5 - 🔍 MCP Keyword Search

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-mcp.mcpClientTool - mcpClientTool
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - 📄 Save to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 7 - Sticky Note

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note9

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 13 - Auto-fixing Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserAutofixing - outputParserAutofixing
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 15 - Structured Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices
Version 1.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Weekly SEO keyword research & competitor analysis with GPT-4 and Bright Data
Complexity advanced
Nodes 15
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Yaron Been
Published 13 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5945/5945.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 Weekly SEO keyword research & competitor analysis with GPT-4 and Bright Data do?

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. This workflow automatically performs weekly keyword research and competitor analysis to discover...

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, AI Summarization use case.