Readwise Reading Notes Automatic Sync and Push
This workflow is designed to automatically sync and push the latest reading notes from Readwise, specifically article-type notes without sub-nodes. It executes every 10 minutes, automatically retrieving the article title, author, summary, and link, and sends this information to a designated Telegram group to ensure real-time updates. By utilizing incremental syncing and local state file management, it avoids duplicate data retrieval, effectively enhancing the knowledge sharing efficiency and information dissemination for individuals or teams.
Workflow Name
Readwise Reading Notes Automatic Sync and Push
Key Features and Highlights
This workflow periodically fetches the latest reading notes from the Readwise platform—specifically article-type notes without child nodes—and automatically pushes the article title, author, summary, and link to a designated Telegram chat group. It supports incremental synchronization by automatically recording the last sync time to ensure data continuity and completeness. Additionally, the workflow reads and writes local binary files to store synchronization state, providing flexibility and stability.
Core Problems Addressed
- Automatically retrieve and synchronize the latest reading notes from Readwise, eliminating manual repetitive operations
- Real-time push of high-quality reading summaries to team or personal Telegram groups, enhancing information sharing efficiency
- Ensure timely updates through scheduled tasks, maintaining content freshness
- Record and manage synchronization timestamps to prevent duplicate data fetching or omissions
Use Cases
- Knowledge management teams or content creators regularly obtaining and sharing high-quality reading notes
- Individuals or organizations receiving curated reading summaries in real-time via Telegram groups to facilitate team learning and discussions
- Automated office scenarios requiring automatic archiving and pushing of reading note content
Main Workflow Steps
- Scheduled Trigger (Cron): Automatically execute the sync process every 10 minutes
- Read Local Sync State File: Retrieve the last synchronization timestamp
- Call Readwise API: Fetch newly added reading notes using time-filtered requests
- Filter and Split Data: Retain only article-type notes without child nodes
- Format Note Content: Convert notes into message text format
- Send to Specified Telegram Group
- Update Sync Timestamp: Write back to the local file to prepare for the next sync cycle
Involved Systems or Services
- Readwise API (source of reading note data)
- Telegram (message delivery endpoint)
- Local File System (storage for sync state)
- n8n (automation workflow orchestration platform)
Target Users and Value
- Individual knowledge management enthusiasts seeking automated organization and efficient utilization of reading content
- Team learning coordinators facilitating easy sharing of reading notes to promote knowledge dissemination
- Content operators automating reading summary pushes to enhance content reach and engagement
- Automation enthusiasts building customized information sync workflows using low-code tools
By integrating Readwise with Telegram, this workflow automates the collection and sharing of reading notes, significantly improving content management efficiency and team collaboration experience.