Automate AI News Digests to Slack with n8n & OpenAI

Effortlessly Deliver AI News Digests to Slack with n8n & OpenAI

Stay informed with the most up-to-date AI and automation news by leveraging the power of n8n and OpenAI. This automated workflow gathers news from OpenAI and n8n Blog feeds, distilling them into a concise, insightful digest, posted directly to your Slack channel every Monday at 9:00 AM ET.

What this workflow does

• Runs every Monday at 9:00 AM ET.
• Fetches the latest RSS XML from OpenAI News and n8n Blog feeds using HTTP requests.
• Converts RSS feeds to JSON, compiles them into a comprehensive list of recent articles.
• Filters articles from the past week, removes duplicates, and balances article count per source.
• Sends up to 12 articles to OpenAI for summarization into a JSON digest, including an executive summary and takeaways.
• Formats the JSON digest into Slack-compatible mrkdwn, complete with source links and reporting window.
• Posts the formatted news digest to your chosen Slack channel.

Use cases

• Stay Up-to-Date: Automation engineers and n8n users can effortlessly keep their teams informed with the latest industry news and updates.
• Competitive Monitoring: SaaS operators can customize feed URLs to track competitor activities and industry trends, ensuring they never miss critical developments.
• Efficient Team Communication: Centralized news updates boost team discussions and decision-making, directly within Slack.

Technical details

• Tech stack/nodes used: XML, code, merge, Slack, sticky note, HTTP request.
• Setup Requirements: OpenAI API key for text summarization, Slack OAuth or bot token for posting.
• Adjustable schedule and feeds for personalized news digests tailored to your specific interests and time zone.

This n8n workflow is a must-have for professionals who value staying informed without the hassle of manually gathering and summarizing information. Transform your team's news consumption with this efficient, automated solution.