AI-powered n8n release notes summary notifications via Gmail with GPT-5-Mini
Who's it for
This workflow is perfect for n8n users and teams who want to stay up-to-date with the latest n8n releases without manually checking GitHub. Get AI-powered summaries of new features and bug fixes delivered straight to your inbox.
What it does
This workflow automatically monitors the n8n GitHub releases page and sends you smart email notifications when new updates are published. It fetches release notes, filters them based on your schedule (daily, weekly, etc.), and uses OpenAI to generate concise summaries highlighting the most important bug fixes and features. The summaries are then formatted into a clean HTML email and sent via Gmail.
How to set up
- Configure the Schedule Trigger - Set how often you want to check for updates (daily, weekly, etc.)
- Add OpenAI credentials - Connect your OpenAI API key or use a different LLM
- Add Gmail credentials - Connect your Google account
- Set recipient email - Update the "To" email address in the Gmail node
- Activate the workflow and you're done!
Requirements
- OpenAI API account (or alternative LLM)
- Gmail account with n8n credentials configured
How to customize
- Adjust the schedule trigger to match your preferred notification frequency
- The filtering logic automatically adapts to your schedule (24 hours for daily, 7 days for weekly, etc.)
- Modify the AI prompt to focus on different aspects of the release notes
- Customize the HTML email template to match your preferences
AI-Powered n8n Release Notes Summary & Notifications via Gmail with GPT-5 Mini
This n8n workflow automates the process of fetching the latest n8n release notes, summarizing them using an AI agent, and sending a concise notification via Gmail. It ensures you stay updated with n8n's latest features and fixes without manually sifting through long release notes.
What it does
- Triggers on Schedule: The workflow starts on a predefined schedule (e.g., daily, weekly).
- Fetches n8n Release Notes: It makes an HTTP request to the n8n blog to retrieve the latest release notes page.
- Extracts HTML Content: It parses the HTML content to isolate the relevant section containing the release notes.
- Prepares Data for AI: It structures the extracted release notes into a format suitable for the AI agent.
- Summarizes with AI Agent: An AI agent (powered by an OpenAI Chat Model) reads the release notes and generates a concise summary.
- Parses AI Output: A structured output parser ensures the AI's summary is correctly formatted.
- Sends Gmail Notification: The AI-generated summary is then sent as an email notification via Gmail.
Prerequisites/Requirements
- n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
- OpenAI API Key: An API key for OpenAI to power the AI agent. This needs to be configured as a credential in n8n for the "OpenAI Chat Model" node.
- Gmail Account: A Gmail account configured as a credential in n8n for sending email notifications.
Setup/Usage
- Import the workflow: Download the provided JSON and import it into your n8n instance.
- Configure Credentials:
- OpenAI Chat Model: Set up an OpenAI credential with your API key.
- Gmail: Set up a Gmail OAuth2 credential to allow n8n to send emails on your behalf.
- Customize Schedule: Adjust the "Schedule Trigger" node to your desired frequency for checking release notes (e.g., once a week, daily).
- Configure Gmail Recipients: In the "Gmail" node, update the "To" field with the email address(es) where you want to receive the summaries.
- Activate the Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow to start receiving automated n8n release note summaries.
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