📊 Scrape & summarize industry news with Bright Data & OpenAI
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Description
This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.
This workflow automatically scrapes and summarizes the latest industry news, delivering a curated digest to your team. Stay informed without sifting through countless articles.
Overview
Bright Data scrapes top news sites, blogs, and press release feeds relevant to your sector. OpenAI summarizes each article and tags it by topic. The daily digest is compiled into Markdown and sent via Slack and email, while full summaries are archived in Notion.
Tools Used
- n8n – Automation framework
- Bright Data – Scrapes news sources reliably
- OpenAI – Generates concise summaries and tags
- Slack & Gmail – Distributes daily digest
- Notion – Stores detailed article notes
How to Install
- Import the Workflow into n8n.
- Configure Bright Data credentials.
- Set Up OpenAI API key.
- Authorize Slack, Gmail, and Notion.
- Customize Source List & Keywords in the Set node.
Use Cases
- Executive Briefings: Keep leadership updated.
- Product Teams: Track competitor announcements.
- Marketing: Identify content trends quickly.
- Investors: Monitor sector developments.
Connect with Me
- Website: https://www.nofluff.online
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBeen/videos
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaronbeen/
- Get Bright Data: https://get.brightdata.com/1tndi4600b25 (Using this link supports my free workflows with a small commission)
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🔗 Nodes Used
Gmail, AI Agent, OpenAI Chat Model, Auto-fixing Output Parser, Structured Output Parser
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File