Daily Content Roundup Automation Template

What This Template Does

This template automates the entire process of creating a daily content roundup from multiple sources. It:

1. Monitors multiple sources for new content (RSS feeds, newsletters, social accounts)
2. Collects relevant articles and posts based on your criteria
3. Summarizes each piece of content with AI
4. Categorizes content automatically
5. Formats everything into a clean digest
6. Distributes the digest to your chosen channels (email, Slack, Notion, etc.)

Perfect for content creators, marketing teams, research groups, or anyone who needs to stay on top of industry news and share it with others.

Setup Time

• Basic setup: 15-20 minutes
• Advanced customization: 30-60 minutes

Prerequisites

• n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
• OpenAI API key (for AI summarization)
• Email service provider (optional)
• Notion workspace (optional)
• Slack workspace (optional)

Components & Features

1. Content Collection

• RSS Feed Nodes: Track unlimited RSS feeds from blogs, news sites, and podcasts
• Email Parsing Node: Extract content from newsletter subscriptions
• Twitter/X Monitoring: Track specific accounts or hashtags
• Reddit Node: Monitor subreddits for relevant discussions

2. Content Filtering

• Keyword Filters: Include/exclude content based on keywords
• AI Relevance Scoring: Automatically rank content by relevance to your topics
• Duplicate Detection: Prevent the same content from appearing multiple times

3. AI Processing

• Content Summarization: Generate concise summaries of each article
• Key Point Extraction: Pull out the most important points automatically
• Category Assignment: Group content into your predefined categories

4. Delivery Options

• Email Distribution: Send polished newsletters to subscribers
• Slack Posting: Share daily digests to relevant channels
• Notion Database: Build a searchable archive of all content
• HTML Web Page: Host the digest on your website

Workflow Diagram

[RSS Feeds] → [Email Newsletters] → [Social Media] → [Content Filter]
                                                            ↓
                                                     [AI Processing]
                                                            ↓
                                      [Format Builder] ← [Category Sorter]
                                            ↓
                         ┌─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┐
                         ↓         ↓         ↓         ↓         ↓
                    [Email]    [Slack]   [Notion]   [Website]  [Archive]

Customization Options

• Timing: Set collection and distribution schedule (daily, weekdays only, etc.)
• Content Sources: Add or remove sources to track
• Categorization: Define your own category system
• AI Parameters: Adjust tone, length, and style of summaries
• Design: Customize email templates and formatting
• Filtering Logic: Create complex rules for content inclusion

Installation Instructions

1. Import the template into your n8n instance using the workflow import feature
2. Connect your accounts (OpenAI, email provider, etc.)
3. Configure your content sources by adding RSS feeds and other inputs
4. Set your distribution channels (where should the digest be sent?)
5. Run a test execution to verify everything is working correctly
6. Activate the workflow on your desired schedule

Advanced Usage Tips

• Multi-Language Support: Configure the workflow to process content in different languages
• Content Branching: Set up different digests for different teams or purposes
• Interactive Elements: Add feedback mechanisms to improve content relevance over time
• Historical Analysis: Track trending topics in your industry over time

Compatible Tools

• Automation Platforms: n8n (native), Zapier (with export), Make (with export)
• AI Services: OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini
• Delivery Systems: Mailchimp, SendGrid, HubSpot, Notion, Slack, Discord, MS Teams