Multi-platform source discovery with SerpAPI, DuckDuckGo, GitHub, Reddit & Bluesky
Source Discovery - Automatically Search More Up-to-Date Information Sources
π¬ Overview
Version : 1.0
This workflow utilizes various nodes to discover and analyze potential sources of information from platforms like Google, Reddit, GitHub, Bluesky, and others. It is designed to streamline the process of finding relevant sources based on specified search themes.
β¨ Features
- Automated source discovery from multiple platforms.
- Filtering of existing and undesired sources.
- Error handling for API requests.
- User-friendly configuration options.
π€ Who is this for?
This workflow is ideal for researchers, content marketers, journalists, and anyone looking to efficiently gather and analyze information from various online sources.
π‘ What problem does this solve?
This workflow addresses the challenge of manually searching for relevant information sources, saving time and effort while ensuring that users have access to the most pertinent content. Ideal use-cases include:
- Resource Compilation for Academic and Educational Purposes
- Journalism and Research
- Content Marketing
- Competitor Analysis
π What this workflow does
The workflow gathers data from selected platforms through search terms. It filters out known and undesired sources, analyzes the content, and provides insights into potential sources relevant to the user's needs.
π Workflow Steps
1. Search Queries
- Fetch sources using SerpAPI search, DuckDuckGo, and Bluesky.
- Utilizes GitHub repositories to find relevant links.
- Leverages RSS feeds from subreddits to identify potential sources.
2. Filtering Step
- Removes existing and undesired sources from the results.
3. Source Selection
- Analyzes the content of the identified sources for relevance.
π Expected Input / Configuration
The workflow is primarily configured via the Configure Workflow Args (Manual) node or the Global Variables custom node.
- Search themes: Keywords or phrases relevant to the desired content.
- Lists of known sources and undesired sources for filtering.
π¦ Expected Output
A curated list of potential sources relevant to the specified search themes, along with insights into their content.
π Example
βοΈ n8n Setup Used
- n8n version: 1.105.3
- n8n-nodes-serpapi: 0.1.6
- n8n-nodes-globals: 1.1.0
- n8n-nodes-bluesky-enhanced: 1.6.0
- n8n-nodes-duckduckgo-search: 30.0.4
- LLM Model: mistral-small-latest (API)
- Platform: Podman 4.3.1 on Linux
- Date: 2025-08-06
β‘ Requirements to Use / Setup
- Self-hosted or cloud n8n instance.
- Install the following custom nodes: SerpAPI, Bluesky, and DuckDuckGo Search.
- Install the Global Variables Node for enhanced configuration:
- n8n-nodes-globals (or use Edit Field (Set) node instead)
- Provide valid credentials to nodes for your preferred LLM model, SerpAPI, and Bluesky. Credentials for GitHub recommended.
β οΈ Notes, Assumptions & Warnings
- Ensure compliance with the terms of service of any platforms accessed or discovered in this workflow, particularly concerning data usage and attribution.
- Monitor API usage to avoid hitting rate limits.
- The workflow may encounter errors such as 403 responses; in such cases, it will continue by ignoring the affected substep.
- Duplicate removal is applied, but occasional overlaps might still appear depending on the sources.
- This workflow assumes familiarity with n8n, APIs, and search engines.
- Using AI agents (Mistral or substitute LLMs) requires access to their API services and keys.
- This is not a Curator of News. It is designed to find websites that are relevant and useful to your searches. If you are looking for a relevant news selector, please check this workflow.
βΉοΈ About Us
This workflow was developed by the Hybroht team. Our goal is to create tools that harness the possibilities of technology and more. We aim to continuously improve and expand functionalities based on community feedback and evolving use cases. For questions, reach out via contact@hybroht.com.
βοΈ Warranty & Legal Notice
This free workflow is provided "as-is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
By using this workflow, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. We shall not be held responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities arising from the use or inability to use this workflow, including but not limited to any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this workflow complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Multi-Platform Source Discovery with SerpApi, DuckDuckGo, GitHub, Reddit, and Bluesky
This n8n workflow is designed to automate the discovery and aggregation of information from various online platforms, including search engines (via SerpApi and DuckDuckGo), code repositories (GitHub), social media (Reddit, Bluesky), and RSS feeds. It allows users to define a search query and then systematically gather relevant results from these diverse sources, process them, and present them in a structured format.
What it does
This workflow performs the following key steps:
- Manual or Scheduled Trigger: The workflow can be initiated manually by clicking "Execute workflow" or automatically on a predefined schedule.
- Define Search Query: A "Sticky Note" node is used to hold the primary search query, which acts as the central topic for discovery.
- Search GitHub: It makes an HTTP request to the GitHub API to search for repositories related to the defined query.
- Search Reddit: It queries the Reddit API to find posts and discussions matching the search query.
- Search SerpApi (Google Search): It uses SerpApi to perform a Google search, extracting organic results and potentially other structured data.
- Search DuckDuckGo: It makes an HTTP request to DuckDuckGo to perform a search and retrieve results.
- Read RSS Feeds: It reads content from a specified RSS feed, likely for news or updates related to the query.
- Process Bluesky (Placeholder): An "HTTP Request" node is present, likely intended for interacting with the Bluesky API to fetch relevant content, though its specific configuration is not detailed in the provided JSON.
- Combine and Process Results:
- All results from the various sources are brought together using a "Merge" node.
- A "Code" node is used to process and potentially standardize the data structure of the combined results.
- "Remove Duplicates" ensures that unique items are retained based on a specified key.
- "Limit" can be used to control the number of items passed down the workflow.
- "Split Out" might be used to further break down nested data structures.
- Extract Information with AI: An "Information Extractor" node (from Langchain) is used, likely in conjunction with a "Mistral Cloud Chat Model" (also Langchain), to parse and extract structured information (e.g., entities, summaries) from the aggregated text content using AI.
- Filter Results: A "Filter" node allows for conditional processing of the extracted information, enabling the workflow to act only on items that meet specific criteria.
- Aggregate Final Output: An "Aggregate" node likely combines the processed and filtered information into a final, consolidated output.
- Loop Over Items: A "Loop Over Items (Split in Batches)" node suggests that if there are many results, they might be processed in batches to manage API rate limits or computational load.
- Edit Fields: A "Set" node is used to modify or add fields to the data at various stages of the workflow.
Prerequisites/Requirements
To use this workflow, you will need:
- n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
- SerpApi Account and API Key: For Google search results.
- GitHub Personal Access Token (or similar authentication): For accessing GitHub API (if private repos or higher rate limits are needed).
- Reddit API Credentials: For interacting with the Reddit API (OAuth credentials for posting/more advanced actions, or simple client ID for public reads).
- Bluesky API Credentials (if configured): For interacting with the Bluesky platform.
- Mistral Cloud API Key: For the Mistral Cloud Chat Model used by the Information Extractor.
- RSS Feed URLs: One or more RSS feed URLs to monitor.
Setup/Usage
- Import the workflow: Download the JSON file and import it into your n8n instance.
- Configure Credentials:
- For the "HTTP Request" nodes (GitHub, DuckDuckGo, Bluesky), ensure you configure any necessary API keys, tokens, or authentication headers.
- For the "Reddit" node, set up your Reddit API credentials.
- For the "SerpApi" node, provide your SerpApi API key.
- For the "Mistral Cloud Chat Model" and "Information Extractor" nodes, configure your Mistral Cloud API key.
- Define Search Query: Update the "Sticky Note" node named "Search Query" with the topic or keywords you want to discover.
- Configure RSS Feeds: In the "RSS Read" node, specify the URLs of the RSS feeds you wish to monitor.
- Customize Logic (Optional):
- Adjust the "Code" nodes to modify data processing logic as needed.
- Refine the "Filter" node's conditions to narrow down results.
- Modify "Remove Duplicates" and "Limit" settings to suit your data volume and uniqueness requirements.
- Activate the Workflow:
- If using the "Schedule Trigger", configure the desired execution interval (e.g., daily, hourly).
- If using the "Manual Trigger", simply click "Execute Workflow" to run it on demand.
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