Generate AI-powered news summaries with Gnews.io and GPT-4.1 to Slack

This workflow automates news aggregation and summarization by fetching relevant articles from Gnews.io and using AI to create concise, professional summaries delivered via Slack What Makes This Different: - Real-Time News Aggregation - Fetches current news articles from Gnews.io API based on user-specified topics - AI-Powered Summarization - Uses GPT-4.1 to intelligently select and summarize the most relevant articles - Professional Formatting - Generates clean, readable summaries with proper dates and article links - Form-Based Input - Simple web form interface for topic specification - Automated Delivery - Sends summarized news directly to Slack for immediate consumption - Intelligent Filtering - AI selects the top 15 most relevant articles from search results Key Benefits of Automated News Summarization: - Time Efficiency - Transforms hours of news reading into minutes of focused summaries - Comprehensive Coverage - AI ensures all important financial and business developments are captured - Professional Quality - Generates publication-ready summaries with proper formatting - Real-Time Updates - Always delivers the latest news on any topic - Centralized Access - All news summaries delivered to one Slack channel - Customizable Topics - Search for news on any subject matter --- Who's it for This template is designed for business professionals, financial analysts, content creators, journalists, and anyone who needs to stay updated on specific topics without spending hours reading through multiple news sources. It's perfect for professionals who want to stay informed about industry developments, market trends, or any specific subject matter while maintaining productivity. How it works / What it does This workflow creates an automated news summarization system that transforms topic searches into professional news summaries. The system: 1. Receives topic input through a simple web form interface 2. Fetches news articles from Gnews.io API based on the specified topic 3. Maps article data to prepare for AI processing 4. Uses AI to select the 15 most relevant articles related to financial advancements, tools, research, and applications 5. Generates professional summaries with clear, readable language and proper formatting 6. Includes article links and current date for complete context 7. Delivers summaries via Slack notification for immediate review Key Innovation: Intelligent News Curation - Unlike basic news aggregators, this system uses AI to intelligently filter and summarize only the most relevant articles, saving time while ensuring comprehensive coverage of important developments. How to set up 1. Configure Form Trigger - Set up n8n form trigger with "topic" field (required) - Configure form title as "News Search" - Test form submission functionality - Ensure proper data flow to subsequent nodes 2. Configure Gnews.io API - Get your API key: Sign up at gnews.io and obtain your API key from the dashboard - Add API key to workflow: In the "Get GNews articles" HTTP Request node, replace "ADD YOUR API HERE" with your actual Gnews.io API key - Example configuration: json { "q": "{{ $json.topic }}", "lang": "en", "apikey": "your-actual-api-key-here" } - Configure search parameters: Ensure language is set to "en" for English articles - Test API connectivity: Run a test execution to verify news articles are returned correctly 3. Configure OpenAI API - Set up OpenAI API credentials in n8n - Ensure proper API access and quota limits - Configure the GPT-4.1 Model node for AI summarization - Test AI model connectivity and response quality 4. Configure Slack Integration - Set up Slack API credentials in n8n - Configure Slack channel ID for news delivery - Set up proper message formatting for news summaries - Test Slack notification delivery 5. Test the Complete Workflow - Submit test form with sample topic (e.g., "artificial intelligence") - Verify Gnews.io returns relevant articles - Check that AI generates appropriate news summaries - Con