Summarize YouTube Videos & Chat About Content with GPT-4o-mini via Telegram

Summarize YouTube Videos & Chat About Content with GPT-4o-mini via Telegram

Description

This n8n workflow automates the process of summarizing YouTube video transcripts and enables users to interact with the content through AI-powered question answering via Telegram. It leverages the GPT-4o-mini model to generate summaries and provide insights based on the video’s transcript.

How It Works

Input: The workflow starts by receiving a YouTube video URL. This can be submitted through: A Telegram chat message. A webhook (e.g., triggered by a shortcut on Apple devices).

Transcript Extraction: The URL is processed to extract the video transcript using the custom youtubeTranscripter community node (available here). The transcript is concatenated into a single text and stored in a Google Docs document.

Summarization: The GPT-4o-mini AI model analyzes the transcript and generates a structured summary, including: A general overview. Key moments. Instructions (if applicable).
The summary is then sent back to the user via Telegram.

Interactive Q&A: Users can ask questions about the video content via Telegram. The AI retrieves the stored transcript from Google Docs and provides accurate, context-based answers, which are sent back through Telegram.

Setup Instructions

To configure this workflow, follow these steps:

Import the Workflow: Download the provided JSON template and import it into your n8n instance. Install the Community Node: Install the youtubeTranscripter community node via npm: npm install n8n-nodes-youtube-transcription-kasha Important: This node requires a self-hosted n8n instance due to its external dependencies. Configure Nodes: Webhook: Set up the webhook to receive YouTube URLs. Alternatively, configure the Telegram node if using Telegram as the input method. Google Docs: Provide valid credentials to enable writing the transcript to a Google Docs document. AI Model: Set up the GPT-4o-mini model for summarization and Q&A functionality. Test the Workflow: Send a YouTube URL via your chosen input method (Telegram or webhook) and confirm that the summary is generated and delivered correctly.

Customization

Language**: Adjust the AI prompts to generate summaries and answers in any desired language. Output Format**: Modify the summary structure by editing the prompt in the summarization node. Input Methods**: Replace the Telegram node with another messaging or input node to adapt the workflow to different platforms.

Who Can Benefit?

This template is perfect for: Content Creators**: Quickly summarize video content for repurposing or review. Students and Researchers**: Extract key insights from educational or informational videos efficiently. General Users**: Interact with video content via AI without needing to watch the full video.

Problem Solved

This workflow simplifies video content consumption by: Automating the extraction and summarization of key points. Enabling interactive Q&A to address specific questions without rewatching the video.

Additional Notes

Disclaimer**: The youtubeTranscripter community node is required and only works on self-hosted n8n instances due to its reliance on external services. Apple Users**: Enhance your experience with a custom shortcut to share YouTube videos directly to the workflow. Download the shortcut here.