This workflow automates news aggregation and summarization by fetching relevant articles from Gnews.io and using AI to …
This workflow automates news aggregation and summarization by fetching relevant articles from Gnews.io and using AI to create concise, professional summaries delivered via Slack What Makes This Different: Real-Time News Aggregation** - Fetches current news articles from Gnews.io API based on user-specified topics AI-Powered Summarization** - Uses GPT-4.1 to intelligently select and summarize the most relevant articles Professional Formatting** - Generates clean, readable summaries with proper dates and article links Form-Based Input** - Simple web form interface for topic specification Automated Delivery** - Sends summarized news directly to Slack for immediate consumption Intelligent Filtering** - AI selects the top 15 most relevant articles from search results Key Benefits of Automated News Summarization: Time Efficiency** - Transforms hours of news reading into minutes of focused summaries Comprehensive Coverage** - AI ensures all important financial and business developments are captured Professional Quality** - Generates publication-ready summaries with proper formatting Real-Time Updates** - Always delivers the latest news on any topic Centralized Access** - All news summaries delivered to one Slack channel Customizable Topics** - Search for news on any subject matter Who's it for This template is designed for business professionals, financial analysts, content creators, journalists, and anyone who needs to stay updated on specific topics without spending hours reading through multiple news sources. It's perfect for professionals who want to stay informed about industry developments, market trends, or any specific subject matter while maintaining productivity. How it works / What it does This workflow creates an automated news summarization system that transforms topic searches into professional news summaries. The system: Receives topic input through a simple web form interface Fetches news articles from Gnews.io API based on the specified topic Maps article data to prepare for AI processing Uses AI to select the 15 most relevant articles related to financial advancements, tools, research, and applications Generates professional summaries with clear, readable language and proper formatting Includes article links and current date for complete context Delivers summaries via Slack notification for immediate review Key Innovation: Intelligent News Curation - Unlike basic news aggregators, this system uses AI to intelligently filter and summarize only the most relevant articles, saving time while ensuring comprehensive coverage of important developments. How to set up 1. Configure Form Trigger Set up n8n form trigger with "topic" field (required) Configure form title as "News Search" Test form submission functionality Ensure proper data flow to subsequent nodes 2. Configure Gnews.io API Get your API key**: Sign up at gnews.io and obtain your API key from the dashboard Add API key to workflow**: In the "Get GNews articles" HTTP Request node, replace "ADD YOUR API HERE" with your actual Gnews.io API key Example configuration**: { "q": "{{ $json.topic }}", "lang": "en", "apikey": "your-actual-api-key-here" } Configure search parameters**: Ensure language is set to "en" for English articles Test API connectivity**: Run a test execution to verify news articles are returned correctly 3. Configure OpenAI API Set up OpenAI API credentials in n8n Ensure proper API access and quota limits Configure the GPT-4.1 Model node for AI summarization Test AI model connectivity and response quality 4. Configure Slack Integration Set up Slack API credentials in n8n Configure Slack channel ID for news delivery Set up proper message formatting for news summaries Test Slack notification delivery 5. Test the Complete Workflow Submit test form with sample topic (e.g., "artificial intelligence") Verify Gnews.io returns relevant articles Check that AI generates appropriate news summaries Confirm Slack notification contains formatted news summary Requirements n8n instance** with form trigger and HTTP request capabilities OpenAI API** access for AI-powered news summarization Gnews.io API** credentials for news article fetching Slack workspace** with API access for news delivery Active internet connection** for real-time API interactions How to customize the workflow Modify News Search Parameters Adjust the number of articles to summarize (currently set to 15) Add more search depth options or date ranges Implement language filtering for different regions Add news source filtering or preferences Enhance AI Capabilities Customize AI prompts for specific industries or niches Add support for multiple languages Implement different summary styles (brief, detailed, bullet points) Add content quality scoring and relevance filtering Expand News Sources Integrate with additional news APIs (NewsAPI, Bing News, etc.) Add support for RSS feed integration Implement trending topic detection Add competitor news monitoring Improve News Delivery Add email notifications alongside Slack Implement news scheduling capabilities Add news approval workflows Implement news performance tracking Business Features Add news analytics and engagement metrics Implement A/B testing for different summary formats Add news calendar integration Implement team collaboration features for news sharing Key Features Real-time news aggregation** - Fetches current news articles from Gnews.io API AI-powered summarization** - Uses GPT-4.1 to intelligently select and summarize relevant articles Professional formatting** - Generates clean, readable summaries with proper dates and links Form-based input** - Simple interface for topic specification Automated workflow** - End-to-end automation from topic input to news delivery Intelligent filtering** - AI selects the most relevant articles from search results Slack integration** - Centralized delivery of news summaries Scalable news processing** - Handles multiple topic searches efficiently Technical Architecture Highlights AI-Powered News Summarization OpenAI GPT-4.1 integration** - Advanced language model for intelligent news summarization Content filtering** - AI selects the 15 most relevant articles from search results Professional formatting** - Generates clean, readable summaries with proper structure Quality consistency** - Maintains professional tone and formatting standards News API Integration Gnews.io API** - Comprehensive news search with article extraction Real-time data** - Access to current, relevant news articles Content mapping** - Efficiently processes article data for AI analysis Search optimization** - Efficient query construction for better news results Form-Based Input System n8n form trigger** - Simple, user-friendly input interface for topic specification Data validation** - Ensures required topic field is properly filled Parameter extraction** - Converts form data to search parameters Error handling** - Graceful handling of incomplete or invalid inputs News Delivery System Slack integration** - Professional news summary delivery Formatted output** - Clean, readable summaries with dates and article links Centralized access** - All news summaries delivered to one location Real-time delivery** - Immediate notification of news summaries Use Cases Financial analysts** needing to stay updated on market developments and industry news Business professionals** requiring daily news summaries on specific topics Content creators** needing current information for articles and social media posts Journalists** requiring comprehensive news coverage on specific subjects Research teams** needing to track developments in their field of expertise Investment professionals** requiring real-time updates on market trends Academic researchers** needing to stay informed about industry developments Corporate communications** teams requiring news monitoring for crisis management Business Value Time Efficiency** - Reduces news reading time from hours to minutes Cost Savings** - Eliminates need for manual news monitoring and summarization Comprehensive Coverage** - AI ensures all important developments are captured Scalability** - Handles unlimited topic searches without additional resources Quality Assurance** - AI ensures professional-quality summaries every time Real-Time Updates** - Always delivers the latest news on any topic Research Integration** - Incorporates current information for relevant, timely insights This template revolutionizes news consumption by combining AI-powered summarization with real-time news aggregation, creating an automated system that delivers professional-quality news summaries on any topic from a simple form submission. An n8n automation workflow template by Omer Fayyaz.
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