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AI research assistant via Telegram (GPT-4o mini + DeepSeek R1 + SerpAPI)

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by Arlin Perez ✓ · 20,438 views · created 2025-07-12 · Personal Productivity, AI Chatbot

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: SerpApi (Google Search). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 8 nodes and runs on Telegram events (message). Along the way it connects DeepSeek Chat Model, OpenAI Chat Model, SerpApi (Google Search) and Telegram.

How it runs

Trigger: On Telegram events (message).

  1. DeepSeek R1 AI Agent (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: DeepSeek Chat Model; memory: Simple Memory
  2. Research AI Agent (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (SerpAPI)
  3. Send a text message (Telegram): uses Telegram

Services it uses

DeepSeek Chat ModelOpenAI Chat ModelSerpApi (Google Search)Telegram

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

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

  • SerpApi (Google Search) in SerpAPI: no direct replacement: call the SerpApi REST API with an HTTP Request tool, or use a verified community node.
Removed in 3.0Replace with
SerpApi (Google Search)
SerpAPI
No direct replacement: call the SerpApi REST API with an HTTP Request tool, or use a verified community node

Nodes used (7)

From the author

AI Research Assistant via Telegram (GPT-4o mini + DeepSeek R1 + SerpAPI) 👥 Who’s it for This workflow is perfect for anyone who wants to receive AI-powered research summaries directly on Telegram. Ideal for people asking frequent product, tech, or…

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