Scheduled RSS Content Monitoring and Email Notification
This workflow automates the monitoring of multiple RSS feeds, fetching and filtering new articles published within the last hour every hour, and then instantly pushing them to users via email. It effectively addresses the inefficiency of manually checking for updates, ensuring that users receive important information in real time. This is suitable for teams focused on industry trends, content creators, and those needing public opinion monitoring, enhancing the convenience and timeliness of information retrieval.
Workflow Name
Scheduled RSS Content Monitoring and Email Notification
Key Features and Highlights
This workflow automatically fetches multiple pre-configured RSS feeds every hour, filters out new articles published within the last hour, and instantly delivers them to users via email. It enables automated content update tracking and timely notifications, helping users never miss any important information.
Core Problems Addressed
Traditional RSS reading requires users to manually refresh and check for updates, which is inefficient and prone to omissions. This workflow automates multi-source RSS monitoring, accurately filters the latest published content, and delivers it directly via email, significantly enhancing the timeliness and convenience of information acquisition.
Application Scenarios
- Professionals who need to stay updated on industry news and trends
- Content creators and bloggers who require immediate updates on competitors or related fields
- Media monitoring and public opinion tracking teams
- Any users who wish to receive the latest content from favorite websites in real-time via email
Main Workflow Steps
- Scheduled Trigger — The workflow automatically starts at 30 minutes past every hour.
- Configure RSS Feeds — Multiple RSS feed URLs are pre-set.
- Split Feed List — The list of RSS feeds is split into individual items for sequential processing.
- Read RSS Content — The RSS read node fetches the latest content from each feed.
- Filter Content — Conditional logic selects only articles published within the last hour.
- Email Notification — Qualified new articles are sent to users via Gmail node email alerts.
Involved Systems or Services
- RSS Feed: Used to fetch dynamic content sources.
- Gmail: Sends email notifications via OAuth2 authorization.
- n8n Core Nodes: Including Schedule Trigger, If (conditional), Split In Batches, etc.
Target Users and Value Proposition
This workflow is ideal for users who need efficient tracking of updates from multiple information sources, especially professionals sensitive to content and time-critical. It reduces manual checking and filtering efforts by automating information retrieval and delivery, saving time, improving response speed, and ensuring users stay informed of the latest developments promptly.