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Automatic news summarization & email digest with GPT-4, NewsAPI and Gmail

Needs changes

by Yaron Been ✓ · 4,876 views · created 2025-05-25 · Social Media, AI Summarization

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 6 nodes and runs on a schedule (every 10 minutes). Along the way it connects OpenAI Chat Model, Gmail and Google Sheets. It also calls newsapi.org over HTTP.

How it runs

Trigger: On a schedule (every 10 minutes).

  1. Pull News (HTTP Request): calls newsapi.org
  2. AI Agent: runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model
  3. Email list (Google Sheets): uses Google Sheets
  4. Send Mail (Gmail): uses Gmail

Services it uses

OpenAI Chat ModelGmailGoogle Sheets

HTTP calls to: newsapi.org

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) in AI Agent (v1.9): replace with Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.
Removed in 3.0Replace with
AI Agent v1 (old agent modes)
AI Agent (v1.9)
Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Nodes used (6)

From the author

📰 AI News Digest Agent: Auto News Summarizer & Email Newsletter Create an intelligent news curation system that automatically fetches breaking headlines, generates AI-powered summaries, and delivers personalized news digests to your subscriber list. Perfect…

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