n8n Workflow: RSS Feed to Slack Notification with Data Transformation

This n8n workflow demonstrates a basic automation that reads items from an RSS feed, performs a data transformation, and then sends a notification to Slack for each item. It also includes an AI agent and OpenRouter chat model, though they are not connected in the provided JSON, suggesting potential for future expansion.

What it does

1. Triggers on Schedule: The workflow is initiated on a predefined schedule (e.g., every hour, daily).
2. Reads RSS Feed: It fetches the latest items from a specified RSS feed URL.
3. Edits Fields: It transforms the data from the RSS feed, likely to clean up or reformat the incoming data.
4. Loops Over Items: It processes each item from the RSS feed individually.
5. Sends Slack Notification: For each RSS item, it sends a message to a designated Slack channel.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
• Slack Account: A Slack workspace and a channel to post messages to. You will need to create a Slack credential in n8n.
• RSS Feed URL: The URL of an RSS feed you wish to monitor.
• APITemplate.io (Optional): While present in the workflow, the APITemplate.io node is currently disconnected. If intended for use, an APITemplate.io account and API key would be required.
• Spotify (Optional): The Spotify node is also disconnected. If intended for use, a Spotify account and credentials would be needed.
• OpenRouter API Key (Optional): The OpenRouter Chat Model and AI Agent nodes are included but disconnected. If activated, an OpenRouter API key would be required for the chat model.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the Workflow:
   • Copy the provided JSON code.
   • In your n8n instance, go to "Workflows" and click "New".
   • Click the three dots in the top right corner and select "Import from JSON".
   • Paste the JSON code and click "Import".
2. Configure Nodes:
   • Schedule Trigger (Node 839): Configure the desired interval for the workflow to run.
   • RSS Read (Node 37): Enter the URL of the RSS feed you want to monitor.
   • Edit Fields (Set) (Node 38): Review and adjust the data transformation logic as needed. This node currently does not have any specific fields set in the provided JSON, so you might want to add rules to extract or rename relevant data from the RSS feed items.
   • Loop Over Items (Split in Batches) (Node 39): This node is set up to process items individually. No specific configuration is usually needed here unless you want to batch items.
   • Slack (Node 40):
     • Click on the "Slack" node.
     • Under "Credentials", select an existing Slack credential or create a new one. To create a new credential, you'll typically need to provide a Slack Bot Token or Webhook URL.
     • Specify the "Channel" where the notifications should be posted.
     • Customize the "Text" field to include dynamic data from the RSS feed (e.g., {{ $json.title }} for the title and {{ $json.link }} for the URL).
3. Activate the Workflow:
   • After configuring all necessary nodes, click the "Activate" toggle in the top right corner of the workflow editor to enable the workflow.

Note on Disconnected Nodes: The workflow includes "APITemplate.io", "Spotify", "AI Agent", and "OpenRouter Chat Model" nodes, but they are not connected to the main flow. These nodes represent potential future enhancements or alternative paths for the workflow. If you intend to use them, you would need to connect them appropriately and configure their settings and credentials. The "Sticky Note" and "Code" nodes are also present but disconnected, serving as placeholders for notes or custom logic.