Use Cases
- Automate daily news updates from Hacker News to a Telegram channel.
- Categorize historical headlines for analysis of tech trends over the years.
- Enhance content delivery strategies for tech-focused communities.
How It Works
Scheduled trigger initiates the workflow at a specified time. JavaScript code generates a list of dates to fetch headlines from. HTTP request retrieves front-page headlines from Hacker News. HTML extraction captures relevant headlines and publication dates. Data is merged and formatted into Markdown for Telegram delivery. Final output is sent to a Telegram channel for user engagement.
Setup Steps
- 1Import the workflow template into n8n.
- 2Configure the Telegram credentials for sending messages.
- 3Set the desired schedule for the news trigger.
- 4Test the workflow to ensure headlines are fetched and sent correctly.
Apps Used
Hacker News
Telegram
Categories
Target Roles
Industries
Tags
#ai content generation
#text processing
#workflow management