Overview of the n8n Workflow
Overview of the n8n Workflow This n8n workflow automates the daily monitoring of trends across X (Twitter), newsletters, and websites. It runs on a schedule, fetches data from configured sources in Google Sheets, processes it using AI agents for extraction and analysis (including browser automation and web search), and appends relevant updates to a Google Sheets database. The workflow handles data aggregation, filtering for recency, and deduplication, ensuring users receive concise, actionable insights on topics like AI news or market opportunities. How it Works • The workflow triggers daily, pulling configuration from Google Sheets (e.g., X accounts, newsletters, websites). • It scrapes recent X posts, fetches newsletter emails via Gmail, and browses websites using an AI agent to extract updates. • All data is aggregated, analyzed by an AI agent (with optional web research for context), and filtered for relevance. • Extracted data points (name, description, source, date) are saved to Google Sheets for easy review. Set Up Steps Setup takes about 15-30 minutes, focused on credentials and API keys. Detailed node guidance is in the workflow's sticky notes—clone it, add credentials, and test. The workflow is plug-and-play once imported; only edit prompts or sources as needed. ⚙️ AI Trend Listener: Monitor Updates 24/7 Automate daily scanning of X (Twitter), newsletters, and websites for trends, saving key updates to Google Sheets. 🧑💻 Author: LeeWei 🚀 Steps to Connect: Google Sheets Setup Duplicate the template sheet. Add OAuth2 credentials in n8n for read/write access to the sheet. Populate the X, Newsletters, and Websites tabs with your sources (e.g., usernames, email filters, URLs). Apify Integration (for X Scraping) Sign up at apify.com and generate an API token. Paste the token into the HTTP Request node's credentials (header auth: Authorization Bearer). Test with a sample X account to fetch recent posts. Gmail Setup (for Newsletters) Create OAuth2 credentials in n8n with scopes for reading emails (gmail.readonly). Connect to the Gmail nodes; ensure your newsletters are in the inbox. 💡 Filter for specific senders in the Newsletters sheet tab. Airtop Browser Automation Register at airtop.ai, generate an API key, and create a profile. Paste the key into the Airtop nodes' credentials. The browser agent handles website navigation—test with a sample URL. OpenAI API Key Generate a key at platform.openai.com. Paste it into the OpenAI (or equivalent chat model) nodes. Use for AI agents analyzing data; select a model like GPT-4 for best results. Perplexity AI (for Web Research) Sign up at perplexity.ai/api and get an API key. Paste it into the Perplexity AI tool node. Enables context gathering during analysis—use sparingly for cost. Plug and Play Instructions Clone the workflow JSON directly into n8n—all nodes (schedules, agents, aggregators, HTTP requests) are pre-wired and ready. No re-setup needed beyond the steps above. Key editable fields (found in sticky notes): Your Instructions Node: Browser Prompt** Customize the website extraction (default: "Search all the latest AI news from this page and its child pages"). Example: Change to "Find new real estate listings" for market-specific monitoring. Your Instructions Node: Analysis Prompt** Adjust the AI filtering criteria (default: Focuses on AI developments). Example: Add rules for crypto signals or finance news exclusion/inclusion. Google Sheets Nodes (Get X Accounts, Get Newsletters, Get Websites)** Update the sheet IDs or tabs if using a custom duplicate; add more sources directly in the sheet. Schedule Trigger Node** Change the daily time (default: 6 AM) or frequency for more frequent runs. Filter Node (for Tweets)** Tweak the 24-hour recency check if monitoring longer periods. Test with the default AI focus: Run manually and check the Data Points sheet for updates. Potential Customizations Add More Sources**: Expand Google Sheets tabs for new categories (e.g., Reddit via HTTP) and add aggregation branches. Switch AI Models**: Replace OpenAI with another provider in the chat model nodes. Enhance Output**: Add notifications (e.g., Slack node) after saving to Sheets. Scale Monitoring**: Increase Apify maxItems or add loops for larger datasets. Considerations and Improvements Rate Limits**: Apify and Perplexity have usage caps; monitor for heavy queries. Airtop starts with free credits (10,000). Data Volume**: Handles moderate sources; for high-volume, batch process or filter stricter. Privacy**: Data passes through third-party APIs—avoid sensitive topics. Enhancements**: Integrate email notifications for urgent trends or add deduplication logic for cross-source overlaps. This workflow keeps you ahead in fast-moving fields like AI or markets, delivering daily insights without manual checking. Questions? Test it in n8n!. An n8n automation workflow template by LeeWei.
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