Workflow Templates

Generate & Schedule Social Media Posts with GPT-4 and Telegram Approval Workflow This comprehensive content automation system features 23 nodes that seamlessly orchestrate AI-powered content creation, validation, and multi-platform publishing through Telegram interaction. It supports posting to major platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and more via the Upload-Post API. Core Components Telegram Integration: Bidirectional messaging with approval workflows and real-time notifications. AI Content Engine: Configurable language models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) via OpenRouter with structured output parsing. Content Validation: Character count enforcement (240-265), format checking, and quality threshold monitoring. Multi-Platform Publishing: Post on any social media platform with Upload-Post API - better and easier to use than Blotato, with a dedicated n8n community node. Approval System: Preview and approve/reject functionality before content goes live. Web Research: Optional Tavily integration for real-time information gathering. Target Users Content creators seeking consistent social media presence. Digital marketers managing multiple brand accounts. Entrepreneurs wanting automated thought leadership. Agencies needing scalable content solutions. Small businesses without dedicated social media teams. Setup Requirements To get started, you'll need: Telegram Bot: Create via @BotFather and configure webhook. Required APIs: OpenRouter (for AI model access). Upload-Post API (superior alternative to Blotato with community node support). Tavily API (optional for research). n8n Prerequisites: Version 1.7+ with Langchain nodes. Webhook configuration enabled. Proper credential storage setup. Disclaimer: This template uses community-supported nodes, such as the Upload-Post API node. These may require additional setup and could change with n8n updates. Always verify compatibility and test in a safe environment. Step-by-Step Setup Guide Install n8n: Ensure you're running n8n version 1.7 or higher. Enable webhook configurations in your settings. Set Up Credentials: In n8n, add credentials for OpenRouter, Upload-Post API, and optionally Tavily. Store them securely. Create Telegram Bot: Go to Telegram, search for @BotFather, and create a new bot. Note the token and set up a webhook pointing to your n8n instance. Import the Workflow: Copy the workflow JSON (available in the template submission) and import it into your n8n dashboard. Configure Nodes: Set your AI model preferences in the OpenRouter node. Link your social media accounts via the Upload-Post API node. Adjust validation settings (e.g., character limits, retry attempts) as needed. Test the Workflow: Trigger a test run via Telegram by sending a content request. Approve or reject the preview, and monitor the output. Schedule or Automate: Use n8n's scheduling features for automated triggers, or run manually for on-demand posts. Usage Instructions Initiate via Telegram: Send a message to your bot with a topic or prompt (e.g., "Create a post about AI automation for entrepreneurs"). AI Generation: The system generates content using your chosen model, with optional web research. Validation Check: Content is automatically validated for length, quality (70% pass threshold), and format. Approval Workflow: Receive a preview in Telegram. Reply with "approve" to post, or "reject" to retry (up to 3 attempts). Publishing: Approved content posts to your selected platforms. Get notifications on success or errors. Customization: Adapt for single posts, 3-6 post threads, or different tones (business, creative, educational, personal, technical). Use scheduling for consistent posting. Workflow Features Universal Platform Support: Post to any social media platform via Upload-Post API. Scheduling Flexibility: Automated triggers or manual execution. Content Types: Single posts or multi-post threads. Quality Control: 30% error tolerance with detailed validation reporting. Character Optimization: Enforced 240-265 character range for maximum engagement. Topic Versatility: Adapts tone and style based on content type. Error Handling: Comprehensive validation with helpful user feedback. Performance Specifications: AI retry attempts: 3 for reliability. Validation threshold: 70% pass rate. Format support: Single posts and 3-6 post threads. Platform coverage: Any social media platform through Upload-Post API. Research capability: Optional web search for trending topics. Why Upload-Post API? Community-supported n8n node for easier integration. More reliable and feature-rich than Blotato. Supports all major social platforms. Active development and support. Workflow Image Need help customizing this workflow for your specific use case, Femi? As a fellow entrepreneur passionate about automation and business development, I'd be happy to consult. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femi-adedayo-h44/ or email for support. Let's make your AI automation agency even more efficient!

UptimeRobot Alerts to Telegram with Visual Verification Automatically sends Telegram notifications with optional screenshots when monitors change status (✅ UP/🔴 DOWN/⏸️ PAUSED) Example Message in Telegram: Who Is This For? Teams or individuals needing to: Get alerts when websites/services go down Verify outages with visual screenshots Monitor infrastructure from Telegram What Does This Workflow Solve? 🚨 Missed Alerts: Get immediate notifications in Telegram 🖼️ Visual Verification: Optional screenshot confirmation of outages 📊 Status Tracking: Clear records of when issues began/resolved 🔗 One-Click Access: Direct links to affected monitors ⏱️ Time Savings: No need to check dashboards manually Setup Guide 1. Pre-Requisites UptimeRobot Account**: With at least one monitor configured Gmail Account**: To receive alert notifications Telegram Account**: To receive alerts (mobile/desktop app recommended) (Optional) ScreenshotMachine free/paid account 2. Credentials Setup Make sure your n8n instance is connected with: Gmail Account** (via OAuth2) UptimeRobot API** (via API key) Telegram Bot** (via bot token) (Optional) ScreenshotMachine (via customer key) 3. Configure Your n8n Workflow Nodes 1. Alert Trigger Gmail Trigger**: Configure to watch for emails from alert@uptimerobot.com Set appropriate polling interval (e.g., every 5 minutes) 2. Monitor Configuration Conf Node**: Set your preferences: { "take_screenshot": true, "screenshotmachine_secret": "your-secret-here", "screenshotmachine_device": "desktop", "screenshotmachine_dimension": "1366xfull", "screenshotmachine_format": "png" } 3. Notification Settings Telegram Nodes**: Set your Chat ID (find with @getidsbot) Customize message formatting if needed 4. Service-Specific Setup UptimeRobot: Go to Dashboard → My Settings → API Settings Create API key with "Monitor Read" permissions Enable email alerts in monitor settings Telegram Bot: Message @BotFather to create new bot Get your Chat ID using @getidsbot Add bot token to n8n credentials ScreenshotMachine (Optional): Sign up at screenshotmachine.com Get Customer Key from account dashboard Set your secret phrase if using hash verification Final Steps Test your workflow by manually triggering a monitor status change Verify Telegram notifications arrive as expected Check screenshot quality if enabled Monitor for a few days to fine-tune alert preferences Happy Monitoring!

Overview This comprehensive n8n workflow automatically transforms trending Google search queries into engaging LinkedIn posts using AI. The system runs autonomously, discovering viral topics, researching content, and publishing professionally formatted posts to grow your social media presence. Workflow Description Automate your entire social media content pipeline - from trend discovery to publication. This workflow monitors Google Trends, selects high-potential topics, creates human-like content using advanced AI, and publishes across multiple social platforms with built-in tracking. Key Features Automated Trend Discovery**: Pulls trending topics from Google Trends API with customizable filters Intelligent Topic Selection**: AI chooses the most relevant trending topic for your niche Multi-AI Content Generation**: Combines Perplexity for research and OpenAI for content curation Human-Like Writing**: Advanced prompts eliminate AI detection markers LinkedIn Optimization**: Proper formatting with Unicode characters, emojis, and engagement hooks Multi-Platform Support**: Ready for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Facebook posting Automated Scheduling**: Configurable posting times (default: 6 AM & 6 PM daily) Performance Tracking**: Automatic logging to Google Sheets with timestamps and metrics Error Handling**: Built-in delays and retry mechanisms for API stability Technical Implementation Workflow Architecture Schedule Trigger: Automated execution at specified intervals Google Trends API: Fetches trending search queries with geographical filtering Data Processing: JavaScript code node filters high-volume keywords (30+ search volume) Topic Selection: OpenAI GPT-3.5 evaluates and selects optimal trending topic Content Research: Perplexity AI researches selected topic for current information Content Generation: Advanced prompt engineering creates LinkedIn-optimized posts Content Distribution: Multi-platform posting with platform-specific formatting Analytics Tracking: Google Sheets integration for performance monitoring Node Breakdown Schedule Trigger**: Configurable timing for automated execution HTTP Request (Google Trends)**: SerpAPI integration for trend data Set Node**: Structures trending data for processing Code Node**: JavaScript filtering for high-volume keywords OpenAI Node**: Intelligent topic selection based on relevance and trend strength HTTP Request (Perplexity)**: Advanced AI research with anti-detection prompts Wait Node**: Rate limiting and API respect Split Out**: Prepares content for multi-platform distribution LinkedIn Node**: Authenticated posting with community management Google Sheets Node**: Automated tracking and analytics Social Media Nodes**: Twitter/X, LinkedIn and Facebook ready for activation Use Cases Content Creators**: Maintain consistent posting schedules with trending content Marketing Agencies**: Scale content creation across multiple client accounts Business Development**: Build thought leadership with timely industry insights Personal Branding**: Establish authority by commenting on trending topics SEO Professionals**: Create content around high-search-volume keywords Configuration Requirements API Integrations SerpAPI**: Google Trends data access Perplexity AI**: Advanced content research capabilities OpenAI**: Content curation and topic selection LinkedIn Community Management API**: Professional posting access Google Sheets API**: Analytics and tracking Authentication Setup LinkedIn OAuth2 community management credentials Google Sheets OAuth2 integration HTTP header authentication for AI services Customization Options Industry Targeting**: Modify prompts for specific business verticals Posting Schedule**: Adjust timing based on audience activity Content Tone**: Customize voice and style through prompt engineering Platform Selection**: Enable/disable specific social media channels Trend Filtering**: Adjust search volume thresholds and geographic targeting Content Length**: Modify character limits for different platforms Advanced Features Anti-AI Detection**: Sophisticated prompts create human-like content Rate Limit Management**: Built-in delays prevent API throttling Error Recovery**: Robust error handling with retry mechanisms Content Deduplication**: Prevents posting duplicate content Engagement Optimization**: LinkedIn-specific formatting for maximum reach Performance Metrics Time Savings**: Eliminates 10+ hours of weekly content creation Consistency**: Maintains regular posting schedule without manual intervention Relevance**: Content always based on current trending topics Engagement**: Optimized formatting increases social media interaction Scalability**: Single workflow manages multiple platform posting Installation Notes Import JSON workflow file into n8n instance Configure all required API credentials Set up Google Sheets tracking document Test workflow execution with manual trigger Enable schedule trigger for automated operation Best Practices Monitor API usage to stay within rate limits Regularly update prompts based on content performance Review and adjust trending topic filters for your niche Maintain backup of workflow configuration Test content output before enabling automation Support & Updates Comprehensive setup documentation included Configuration troubleshooting guide provided Regular workflow updates for API changes Community support through n8n forums Tags social-media content-automation linkedin ai-generation google-trends perplexity openai marketing trend-analysis content-creation Compatibility n8n Version: 1.0+ Node Requirements: Standard n8n installation External Dependencies: API access to listed services Hosting: Compatible with cloud and self-hosted n8n instances

Use Case Turn any web page into a compelling LinkedIn post — complete with an AI-generated image. This automation is ideal for sharing content like blog posts, case studies, or product updates in a polished and engaging format. What This Automation Does Given a page URL and optional user instructions, this automation: Scrapes the content of the webpage Uses AI to write a clear, educational, and LinkedIn-optimized post Generates a brand-aligned visual that matches the content Sends both to Slack for review and approval Handles feedback and revisions via Slack interactions Input: Page URL** — The link to the webpage (required) Instructions** — Optional notes on tone, emphasis, or format Output: LinkedIn post text AI-generated visual prompt and image Slack message with review/approval options How It Works Form Submission: User inputs a web page and optional instructions. Web Scraping: Uses Airtop to extract page content. Post Generation: AI agent writes a post based on the page and instructions. Visual Generation: Another AI model creates an image prompt; this is sent to a sub-workflow for image rendering. Slack Review Flow: Post and image sent to Slack for feedback User can approve, request revisions, or decline Revisions trigger reprocessing steps automatically Final Post Delivery: Approved post and image are sent back to Slack, ready to publish. Setup Requirements Airtop API key OpenAI credentials for post and image prompt generation Slack OAuth integration with a review channel A sub-workflow for branded image generation Next Steps Post Directly**: Add LinkedIn publishing to automate the full content workflow. Template Variations**: Offer post style presets (e.g., technical, story-driven, short-form). CRM Sync**: Save approved posts and stats in Airtable or Notion for team use. Read more about content generation with Airtop

How it works This template is a complete, hands-on tutorial that lets you build and interact with your very first AI Agent. Think of an AI Agent as a standard AI chatbot with superpowers. The agent doesn't just talk; it can use tools to perform actions and find information in real-time. This workflow is designed to show you exactly how that works. The Chat Interface (Chat Trigger): This is your window to the agent. It's a fully styled, public-facing chat window where you can have a conversation. The Brain (AI Agent Node): This is the core of the operation. It takes your message, understands your intent, and intelligently decides which "superpower" (or tool) it needs to use to answer your request. The agent's personality and instructions are defined in its extensive system prompt. The Tools (Tool Nodes): These are the agent's superpowers. We've included a variety of useful and fun tools to showcase its capabilities: Get a random joke. Search Wikipedia for a summary of any topic. Calculate a future date. Generate a secure password. Calculate a monthly loan payment. Fetch the latest articles from the n8n blog. The Memory (Memory Node): This gives the agent a short-term memory, allowing it to remember the last few messages in your conversation for better context. When you send a message, the agent's brain analyzes it, picks the right tool for the job, executes it, and then formulates a helpful response based on the tool's output. Set up steps Setup time: ~3 minutes This template is nearly ready to go out of the box. You just need to provide the AI's "brain." Configure Credentials: This workflow requires an API key for an AI model. Make sure you have credentials set up in your n8n instance for either Google AI (Gemini) or OpenAI. Choose Your AI Brain (LLM): By default, the workflow uses the Google Gemini node. If you have Google AI credentials, you're all set! If you prefer to use OpenAI, simply disable the Gemini node and enable the OpenAI node. You only need one active LLM node. Make sure it is connected to the Agent parent node. Explore the Tools: Take a moment to look at the different tool nodes connected to the Your First AI Agent node. This is where the agent gets its abilities! You can add, remove, or modify these to create your own custom agent. Activate and Test! Activate the workflow. Open the public URL for the Example Chat Window node (you can copy it from the node's panel). Start chatting! Try asking it things like: "Tell me a joke." "What is n8n?" "Generate a 16-character password for me." "What are the latest posts on the n8n blog?" "What is the monthly payment for a $300,000 loan at 5% interest over 30 years?"

Description: Create Social Media Content from Telegram with AI This n8n workflow empowers you to effortlessly generate social media content and captivating image prompts, all powered by AI. Simply send a topic request through Telegram (as a voice or text message), and watch as the workflow conducts research, crafts engaging social media posts, and creates detailed image prompts ready for use with your preferred AI art generation tool. What does this workflow do? This workflow streamlines the content creation process by automating research, social media content generation, and image prompt creation, triggered by a simple Telegram message. Who is this for? Social Media Managers:** Quickly generate engaging content and image ideas for various platforms. Content Creators:** Overcome writer's block and discover fresh content ideas with AI assistance. Marketing Teams:** Boost productivity by automating social media content research and drafting. Anyone** looking to leverage AI for efficient and creative social media content creation. Benefits Effortless Content and Image Prompt Generation:** Automate the creation of social media posts and detailed image prompts. AI-Powered Creativity:** Leverage the power of LLMs to generate original content ideas and captivating image prompts. Increased Efficiency:** Save time and resources by automating the research and content creation process. Voice-to-Content:** Use voice messages to request content, making content creation even more accessible. Enhanced Engagement:** Create high-quality, attention-grabbing content that resonates with your audience. How it Works Receive Request: The workflow listens for incoming voice or text messages on Telegram containing your content request. Process Voice (if necessary): If the message is a voice message, it's transcribed into text using OpenAI's Whisper API. AI Takes Over: The AI agent, powered by an OpenAI Chat Model and SerpAPI, conducts online research based on your request. Content and Image Prompt Generation: The AI agent generates engaging social media content and a detailed image prompt based on the research. Image Generation (Optional): You can use the generated image prompt with your preferred AI art generation tool (e.g., DALL-E, Stable Diffusion) to create a visual. Output: The workflow provides you with the social media content and the detailed image prompt, ready for you to use or refine. n8n Nodes Used Telegram Trigger Switch Telegram (for fetching voice messages) OpenAI (Whisper API for voice-to-text) Set (for preparing variables) AI Agent (with OpenAI Chat Model and SerpAPI tool) HTTP Request (for optional image generation) Extract from File (for optional image processing) Set (for final output) Prerequisites Active n8n instance Telegram account with a bot OpenAI API key SerpAPI account Hugging Face API key (if you want to generate images within the workflow) Setup Import the workflow JSON into your n8n instance. Configure the Telegram Trigger node with your Telegram bot token. Set up the OpenAI and SerpAPI credentials in the respective nodes. If you want to generate images directly within the workflow, configure the HTTP Request node with your Hugging Face API key. Test the workflow by sending a voice or text message to your Telegram bot with a topic request. This workflow combines the convenience of Telegram with the power of AI to provide a seamless content creation experience. Start generating engaging social media content today!

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n. Who is this for? If your inbox is full of unread emails, this workflow is for you. Instead of reading through them one by one, let AI do the sorting. It reads your emails and flags only what needs action. What does it solve? This workflow reads your unread Gmail emails and uses AI to decide what’s important — and what’s not. It labels emails that need your attention, identifies receipts, and trashes everything else. No more manual reading. Just an inbox that uses AI to take care of itself. How it works Every hour, the workflow runs automatically. It searches for unread emails in your Gmail inbox. For each email: It extracts the content and sends it to OpenAI. The AI returns one of four labels: Action, Receipt, Informational or Spam. Based on the label: Emails are marked with the appropriate label. Or moved to trash it is spam. It marks the email as read once processed. How to set up? Connect these services in your n8n credentials: Gmail (OAuth2) OpenAI (API key) Create the Gmail labels: In your Gmail account, create these labels exactly as written: Action, Receipt, and Informational The workflow will apply these labels based on AI classification. How to customize this workflow to your needs Change the AI prompt to detect more types of emails like Meeting or Newsletter. Add more branches to the Switch node to apply custom logic. Change the schedule to fit your workflow. By default, it runs every hour, but you can update this in the Schedule Trigger node.

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n. Transform email overload into actionable insights with this automated daily digest workflow that intelligently summarizes categorized emails using AI. Who's it for This workflow is perfect for busy professionals, content creators, and newsletter subscribers who need to stay informed without spending hours reading through multiple emails. Whether you're tracking industry news, monitoring competitor updates, or managing content subscriptions, this automation helps you extract key insights efficiently. How it works The workflow runs automatically each morning at 9 AM, fetching emails from a specific Gmail label received in the last 24 hours. Each email is processed through OpenAI's language model using LangChain to create concise, readable summaries that preserve important links and formatting. All summaries are then combined into a single, well-formatted digest email and sent to your inbox, replacing dozens of individual emails with one comprehensive overview. How to set up Create a Gmail label for emails you want summarized (e.g., "Tech News", "Industry Updates") Configure credentials for both Gmail OAuth2 and OpenAI API in their respective nodes Update the Gmail label ID in the "Get mails (last 24h)" node with your specific label Set your email address in the "Send Digested mail" node Adjust the schedule in the Schedule Trigger if you prefer a different time than 9 AM Test the workflow with a few labeled emails to ensure proper formatting Requirements Gmail account with OAuth2 authentication configured OpenAI API account and valid API key At least one Gmail label set up for email categorization Basic understanding of n8n workflow execution How to customize the workflow Change summarization style: Modify the prompt in the "Summarization Mails" node to adjust tone, length, or format of summaries. You can make summaries more technical, casual, or focus on specific aspects like action items. Adjust time range: Change the receivedAfter parameter in the Gmail node to fetch emails from different time periods (last 2 days, last week, etc.). Multiple labels: Duplicate the Gmail retrieval section to process multiple labels and combine them into categories within your digest. Add filtering: Insert additional conditions to filter emails by sender, subject keywords, or other criteria before summarization. Custom formatting: Modify the "Combine Subject and Body" code node to change the HTML structure, add styling, or include additional metadata like email timestamps or priority indicators.

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n. Automated Research Reports with AI and Tavily Search An intelligent research automation workflow designed for Japanese users that transforms user queries into comprehensive HTML reports via email. Using Google Gemini AI and Tavily search, this workflow generates optimized search queries, conducts multi-perspective research, and delivers structured analysis reports in Japanese. Who's it for Content creators, researchers, analysts, and businesses in Japan who need comprehensive research reports on various topics without manual information gathering. Particularly valuable for Japanese professionals conducting competitive analysis, market research, and technical comparisons who prefer reports in their native language. How it works The workflow follows a strategic four-step process: Query Optimization: Google Gemini AI analyzes user input and generates three optimized search queries for comprehensive coverage Multi-Query Research: Tavily's advanced search executes all queries with deep search parameters and AI-generated answers Report Synthesis: Another Gemini AI model consolidates findings, eliminates duplicates, and structures information into readable HTML format Email Delivery: Gmail automatically sends the final HTML report to specified recipients Requirements Google Gemini API credentials (for three separate AI nodes) Tavily API credentials for advanced search functionality Gmail authentication for email delivery Basic n8n workflow execution permissions How to set up Configure API credentials in all Google Gemini and Tavily nodes Update email settings in the "Send a message" node with your recipient address Customize your query in the "Edit Fields" node (default: "n8nとdifyの違い") Test the workflow to ensure all connections work properly How to customize the workflow Research depth: Increase max_results in Tavily search for more comprehensive data gathering. Query optimization: Modify system prompts in the Query Generator for domain-specific searches. Report format: Adjust the Report Agent's system message to change output structure, language, or focus areas. Multi-recipient delivery: Duplicate the Gmail node for multiple email destinations. The workflow processes Japanese and English queries effectively, with built-in support for Japanese language output, making it ideal for Japanese professionals who need multilingual research capabilities. Advanced search parameters ensure high-quality, relevant results for professional research applications.

Who’s it for 👥 This template is perfect for content creators, marketers, and researchers managing WeChat public account articles! 🚀 It’s ideal for n8n newcomers or anyone wanting to save time on manual content analysis, especially if you use Google Sheets for tracking. 📊 Whether you’re into AI, 欧阳良宜, or automation, this is for you! 😄 How it works / What it does 🔧 This workflow automates the retrieval, filtering, classification, and summarization of WeChat articles. 🌐 It reads RSS feed links from a Google Sheet, filters articles from the last 10 days ⏳, cleans HTML content 🧹, classifies them as relevant or not 🎯, generates insightful Chinese summaries with AI 🤖, and saves results to Google Sheets and Notion. 📝 Outputs are Slack-formatted for team collaboration! 💬 How to set up 🛠️ Prepare Google Sheets: Use your own documentId (replace the example) and set up sheets "Save Initial Links" (gid=198451233) and "Save Processed Data" (gid=1936091950). 📋 Configure Credentials: Add Google Sheets and OpenAI API credentials—avoid hardcoding keys! 🔐 Set RSS Feed: Update the rss_feed_url in the "RSS Read" node with your WeChat RSS feed. 🌐 Customize AI: Tweak "Relevance Classification" and "Basic LLM Chain" prompts for your topics (e.g., 欧阳良宜, AI). 🎨 Notion (Optional): Swap the databaseId (e.g., 22e79d55-2675-8055-a143-d55302c3c1b1) with your own. 📚 Run Workflow: Trigger manually via the "When clicking ‘Execute workflow’" node. 🚀 Requirements ✅ n8n account with Google Sheets and OpenAI integrations. Access to a WeChat public account RSS feed. Basic JSON and node config knowledge. How to customize the workflow 🎛️ Topic Adjustment: Update categories in "Relevance Classification" for new topics (e.g., "technology", "education"). 🌱 Summary Length: Modify the LLM prompt in "Basic LLM Chain" to adjust length or style. ✂️ Output Destination: Add Slack or Email nodes for more outputs. 📩 Date Filter: Change the "IF (Filter by Date)" condition (e.g., 7 days instead of 10). ⏰ Scalability: Use a "Schedule Trigger" node for automation. ⏳

This n8n template provides a powerful AI-powered chatbot that acts as your personal Spotify DJ. Simply tell the chatbot what kind of music you're in the mood for, and it will intelligently create a custom playlist, give it a fitting name, and populate it with relevant tracks directly in your Spotify account. The workflow is built to be flexible, allowing you to easily change the underlying AI model to your preferred provider, making it a versatile starting point for any AI-driven project. Who is this for? Music lovers:** Instantly create playlists for any activity, mood, or genre without interrupting your flow. Developers & AI enthusiasts:** A perfect starting point to understand how to build a functional AI Agent that uses tools to interact with external services. Automation experts:** See a practical example of how to chain AI actions and sub-workflows for more complex, stateful automations. What problem does this solve? Manually creating a good playlist is time-consuming. You have to think of a name, search for individual songs, and add them one by one. This workflow solves that by: Automating playlist creation:** Turns a simple natural language request (e.g., "I need a playlist for my morning run") into a fully-formed Spotify playlist. Reducing manual effort:** Eliminates the tedious task of searching for and adding multiple tracks. Providing player control:** Allows you to manage your Spotify player (play, pause, next) directly from the chat interface. Centralizing music management:** Acts as a single point of control for both creating playlists and managing playback. How it works Trigger & input: The workflow starts when you send a message in the Chat Trigger interface. AI agent & tool-use: An AI Agent, powered by a Large Language Model (LLM), interprets your message. It has access to a set of "tools" that allow it to interact with Spotify. Playlist creation sub-workflow: If you ask for a new playlist, the Agent calls a sub-workflow using the Create new playlist tool. This sub-workflow uses another AI call to brainstorm a creative playlist name and a list of suitable songs based on your request. Spotify actions: The sub-workflow then connects to Spotify to: Create a new, empty playlist with the generated name. Search for each song from the AI's list to get its official Spotify Track ID. Add each track to the new playlist. Player control: If your request is to control the music (e.g., "pause the music"), the Agent uses the appropriate tool (Pause player, Resume player, etc.) to directly control your active Spotify player. Setup Accounts & API keys: You will need active accounts and credentials for: Your AI provider (e.g., OpenAI, Groq, local LLMs via Ollama): To power the AI Agent and the playlist generation. Spotify: To create playlists and control the player. You'll need to register an application in the Spotify Developer Dashboard to get your credentials. Configure credentials: Add your AI provider's API key to the Chat Model nodes. The template uses OpenAI by default, but you can easily swap this out for any compatible Langchain model node. Add your Spotify OAuth2 credentials to all Spotify and Spotify Tool nodes. Activate workflow: Once all credentials are set and the workflow is saved, click the "Active" toggle. You can now start interacting with your Spotify AI Agent via the chat panel! Taking it further This template is a great foundation. Here are a few ideas to expand its capabilities: Become the party DJ:** Make the Chat Trigger's webhook public. You can then generate a QR code that links to the chat URL. Party guests can scan the code and request songs directly from their phones, which the agent can add to a collaborative playlist or the queue. Expand the agent's skills:** The Spotify Tool node has more actions available. Add a new tool for Add to Queue so you can ask the agent to queue up a specific song without creating a whole new playlist. Integrate with other platforms:** Swap the Chat Trigger for a Telegram or Discord trigger to build a Spotify bot for your community. You could also connect it to a Webhook to take requests from a custom web form.

Good to know: This workflow automatically transcribes your favorite podcasts or videos saved in a YouTube playlist and generates a comprehensive, AI-powered summary—so you can quickly understand the main topics and insights without having to watch or listen to the entire episode. 👤 Who is this for? Podcast fans who want to save time and get the key points from episodes Busy professionals who follow educational or industry videos and need quick takeaways Content creators or researchers who organize and review large amounts of video/audio material Anyone who wants to efficiently capture and summarize information from YouTube playlists ❓ What problem is this workflow solving? This workflow solves the challenge of information overload from long-form podcasts and videos. It: Automatically transcribes each video or podcast episode in your chosen YouTube playlist Uses AI to create a clear, well-structured summary of the content Lets you learn and extract valuable information without watching or listening to the entire recording Organizes everything in a Google Sheets document for easy tracking and future reference ✅ What this workflow does: 📺 Fetches all videos from a specified YouTube playlist 🔗 Extracts video titles, URLs, and IDs 📝 Retrieves and combines transcripts for each video or podcast episode 📜 Processes transcript data for clarity 🤖 Uses AI to generate a detailed, sectioned summary that covers all main topics and insights 📊 Automatically logs video titles, transcripts, summaries, and row numbers to a Google Sheets spreadsheet ⚙️ How it works: 🟢 Trigger: Start the workflow manually or on a schedule 📺 Fetch videos from your chosen YouTube playlist 🔗 Extract and organize video details (title, URL, ID) 📝 Retrieve the transcript for each video or podcast episode 📜 Combine transcript segments into a single script ✂️ Extract the first sentences for focused summarization 🤖 AI agent creates a comprehensive summary of the episode or video 📊 Save all data—title, transcript, summary, and row number—to Google Sheets 🛠️ How to use: Set up YouTube OAuth2 credentials in n8n Configure Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials Set up API credentials for transcript and AI processing Create and link your Google Sheets document Input your playlist ID and adjust any filters as needed Activate the workflow 📝 Requirements: n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted) YouTube account with OAuth2 access Google Sheets account Access to transcript and AI APIs Basic n8n workflow knowledge 🟢 Customizing this workflow: Change the YouTube playlist ID to target your preferred podcasts or video series Adjust the transcript retrieval process for other APIs or formats Customize the AI prompt for different summary styles or focus areas Add or remove fields in the Google Sheets output Change the workflow trigger or polling frequency Switch to a different AI model if desired This workflow is designed to help you quickly learn from podcasts and videos you care about—without spending hours consuming the full content.