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Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) integration
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How to connect Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter)
- Step 1: Create a new workflow
- Step 2: Add and configure nodes
- Step 3: Connect
- Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
- Step 5: Test and activate your workflow
Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step
In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.
Step 2: Add and configure Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) nodes
You can find Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.
Step 3: Connect Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter)
A connection establishes a link between Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.
Step 4: Customize and extend your Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) integration
Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.
Step 5: Test and activate your Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) workflow
Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from Hacker News to X (Formerly Twitter) or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.
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Overview
This workflow converts trending articles from Hacker News into engaging video content. It integrates AI-based tools to analyze, summarize, and generate multimedia content, making it ideal for content creators, educators, and marketers.
Features
Article Retrieval:
Pulls trending articles from Hacker News.
Limits the number of articles to process (configurable).
Content Analysis:
Uses OpenAI's GPT model to:
Summarize articles.
Assess their relevance to specific topics like automation or AI.
Extract key image URLs.
Image and Video Generation:
Leonardo.ai: Creates stunning AI-generated images based on extracted prompts.
RunwayML: Converts images into high-quality videos.
Structured Content Creation:
Parses content into structured formats for easy reuse.
Generates newsletter-friendly blurbs and social media-ready captions.
Cloud Integration:
Uploads generated assets to:
Dropbox
Google Drive
Microsoft OneDrive
MinIO
Social Media Posting (Optional):
Supports posting to YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Workflow Steps
1. Trigger
Initiated manually via the "Test Workflow" button.
2. Fetch Articles
Retrieves articles from Hacker News.
Limits the results to avoid processing overload.
3. Content Filtering
Evaluates if articles are related to AI/Automation using OpenAI's language model.
4. Image and Video Generation
Generates:
AI-driven image prompts via Leonardo.ai.
Videos using RunwayML.
5. Asset Management
Saves the output to cloud storage services or uploads directly to social media platforms.
Prerequisites
API Keys**:
Hacker News
OpenAI
Leonardo.ai
RunwayML
Creatomate
n8n Installation**:
Ensure n8n is installed and configured locally or on a server.
Credentials**:
Set up credentials in n8n for all external services used in the workflow.
Customization
Replace Hacker News with any other data source node if needed.
Configure the "Article Analysis" node for different topics.
Adjust the cloud storage services or add custom storage options.
Usage
Import this workflow into your n8n instance.
Configure your API credentials.
Trigger the workflow manually or schedule it as needed.
Check the outputs in your preferred cloud storage or social media platform.
Notes
Extend this workflow further by automating social media posting or newsletter integration.
For any questions, refer to the official documentation or reach out to the creator.
About the Creator
This workflow was built by AlexK1919, an AI-native workflow automation architect. Check out the overview video for a quick demo.
Tools Used
Leonardo.ai**
RunwayML**
Creatomate**
Hacker News API**
OpenAI GPT**
Feel free to adapt and extend this workflow to meet your specific needs! 🎉
Build your own Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) integration
Create custom Hacker News and X (Formerly Twitter) workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.
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