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Summarize YouTube Videos & Chat About Content with GPT-4o-mini via Telegram

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Created by: Grzegorz Hanus || grzegorzhanus

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Summarize YouTube Videos & Chat About Content with GPT-4o-mini via Telegram

Description

This n8n workflow automates the process of summarizing YouTube video transcripts and enables users to interact with the content through AI-powered question answering via Telegram. It leverages the GPT-4o-mini model to generate summaries and provide insights based on the video’s transcript.

How It Works

  1. Input: The workflow starts by receiving a YouTube video URL. This can be submitted through:

    • A Telegram chat message.
    • A webhook (e.g., triggered by a shortcut on Apple devices).
  2. Transcript Extraction: The URL is processed to extract the video transcript using the custom youtubeTranscripter community node (available here). The transcript is concatenated into a single text and stored in a Google Docs document.

  3. Summarization: The GPT-4o-mini AI model analyzes the transcript and generates a structured summary, including:

    • A general overview.
    • Key moments.
    • Instructions (if applicable).
      The summary is then sent back to the user via Telegram.
  4. Interactive Q&A: Users can ask questions about the video content via Telegram. The AI retrieves the stored transcript from Google Docs and provides accurate, context-based answers, which are sent back through Telegram.

Setup Instructions

To configure this workflow, follow these steps:

  1. Import the Workflow: Download the provided JSON template and import it into your n8n instance.
  2. Install the Community Node: Install the youtubeTranscripter community node via npm:
    npm install n8n-nodes-youtube-transcription-kasha
    
    Important: This node requires a self-hosted n8n instance due to its external dependencies.
  3. Configure Nodes:
    • Webhook: Set up the webhook to receive YouTube URLs. Alternatively, configure the Telegram node if using Telegram as the input method.
    • Google Docs: Provide valid credentials to enable writing the transcript to a Google Docs document.
    • AI Model: Set up the GPT-4o-mini model for summarization and Q&A functionality.
  4. Test the Workflow: Send a YouTube URL via your chosen input method (Telegram or webhook) and confirm that the summary is generated and delivered correctly.

Customization

  • Language: Adjust the AI prompts to generate summaries and answers in any desired language.
  • Output Format: Modify the summary structure by editing the prompt in the summarization node.
  • Input Methods: Replace the Telegram node with another messaging or input node to adapt the workflow to different platforms.

Who Can Benefit?

This template is perfect for:

  • Content Creators: Quickly summarize video content for repurposing or review.
  • Students and Researchers: Extract key insights from educational or informational videos efficiently.
  • General Users: Interact with video content via AI without needing to watch the full video.

Problem Solved

This workflow simplifies video content consumption by:

  • Automating the extraction and summarization of key points.
  • Enabling interactive Q&A to address specific questions without rewatching the video.

Additional Notes

  • Disclaimer: The youtubeTranscripter community node is required and only works on self-hosted n8n instances due to its reliance on external services.
  • Apple Users: Enhance your experience with a custom shortcut to share YouTube videos directly to the workflow. Download the shortcut here.