🚀 AI-Powered YouTube Video Summary Distributor: From Channel to Community!

Workflow Overview

This sophisticated n8n automation transforms YouTube content discovery into a seamless, multi-platform intelligence sharing process. By intelligently connecting YouTube RSS, AI summarization, and content distribution platforms, the workflow:

1. Discovers New Content:

   • Monitors YouTube channels via RSS feed
   • Captures latest video uploads
   • Tracks content in real-time

2. AI-Powered Summarization:

   • Extracts video metadata
   • Generates concise, meaningful summaries
   • Leverages GPT-4o for intelligent content analysis

3. Intelligent Distribution:

   • Logs summaries in Google Sheets
   • Sends summaries to Slack for review
   • Publishes approved content to Reddit

Detailed Setup Instructions

1. YouTube Data API Configuration

Prerequisites

• Google Cloud Console account
• Enabled YouTube Data API v3

Setup Steps:

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project
3. Enable YouTube Data API v3
4. Create credentials (API Key)
5. Store API key securely in n8n credentials
6. Obtain channel RSS feed URL

2. OpenAI API Setup

Prerequisites

• OpenAI account
• Active API subscription

Configuration:

1. Visit OpenAI Platform
2. Generate API key
3. Select GPT-4o model
4. Configure API key in n8n credentials
5. Set up billing and usage limits

3. Slack Integration

Prerequisites

• Slack workspace
• Slack app permissions

Setup Process:

1. Create a Slack app in your workspace
2. Configure OAuth scopes for sending messages
3. Install app to workspace
4. Obtain webhook or OAuth token
5. Configure in n8n Slack node

4. Reddit API Configuration

Prerequisites

• Reddit account
• Reddit application created

Steps:

1. Go to Reddit's app preferences
2. Create a new application
3. Obtain client ID and secret
4. Configure OAuth2 credentials in n8n
5. Select target subreddit

Workflow Customization

Channel Modification

• Replace YouTube RSS feed URL in trigger node
• Adjust channel_id parameter
• Modify extraction logic if needed

Subreddit Customization

• Change subreddit parameter in Reddit node
• Adjust title and text formatting

AI Summarization Tuning

• Modify system message in Summarizer Agent
• Adjust prompt for different content types
• Implement custom filtering

Key Customization Points

• Modify RSS feed URL
• Change target subreddit
• Adjust AI summarization prompt
• Add custom filtering logic
• Implement multi-channel support

Technical Requirements

• n8n v0.220.0 or higher
• YouTube Data API v3
• OpenAI API access
• Slack workspace
• Reddit application
• Stable internet connection

Potential Use Cases

• Content creator content tracking
• Research and trend analysis
• Social media content distribution
• Automated content curation
• Community engagement

Security Considerations

• Use environment variables for API keys
• Implement proper OAuth2 authentication
• Respect platform usage guidelines
• Maintain user privacy

Future Enhancement Roadmap

• Multi-language support
• Advanced content filtering
• Sentiment analysis integration
• Expanded platform distribution
• Customizable summarization parameters

Workflow Visualization

[YouTube RSS Trigger]
    ⬇️
[Extract Channel ID]
    ⬇️
[Fetch Video Details]
    ⬇️
[AI Summarization]
    ⬇️
[Google Sheets Logging]
    ⬇️
[Slack Approval]
    ⬇️
[Reddit Publishing]

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Note: Always test and customize the workflow to fit your specific use case and comply with platform guidelines.