AI-Generated Summary Block for WordPress Posts - with OpenAI, WordPress, Google Sheets & Slack

For WordPress, this workflow automates the addition of AI-generated summaries to posts, enhancing content engagement. It retrieves posts, generates concise summaries using OpenAI, and updates the posts while preserving existing excerpts. The process includes logging updates in Google Sheets and notifying a Slack channel, ensuring efficient tracking and communication. This solution eliminates the need for heavy plugins, streamlining content management and improving user experience.

7/8/2025
32 nodes
Complex
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Categories:
Data Processing & AnalysisCommunication & MessagingCreative Content & Video AutomationWebhook TriggeredComplex Workflow
Integrations:
LangChainSplitInBatchesSchedule TriggerGoogleSheetsMarkdownSlackSticky NoteWordpressNoOp

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Bloggers looking to enhance their WordPress posts with AI-generated summaries, making content more digestible for readers.
- Content Managers who want to automate the process of summarizing articles, saving time on manual edits.
- Digital Marketers aiming to improve SEO and engagement metrics by providing concise summaries at the top of their posts.
- Developers interested in integrating AI capabilities into their WordPress sites without heavy plugins, leveraging n8n for automation.
- Data Analysts who want to track AI summary performance and monitor content updates through Google Sheets and Slack notifications.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually creating summaries for WordPress posts, which can be time-consuming and inconsistent. By automating this process, it ensures that every post is enhanced with a concise AI-generated summary, improving readability and engagement. Additionally, it prevents duplicate summaries and reduces the risk of oversight by logging all updates in Google Sheets and notifying relevant stakeholders via Slack.

Workflow Steps

  • Trigger: The workflow can be initiated manually by clicking 'Test workflow' or automatically through a scheduled trigger or a webhook when a new post is published.
    2. Retrieve Posts: It fetches posts from WordPress, converting the content from HTML to Markdown for easier processing.
    3. Text Classification: Each post is classified to check if it already has an AI summary. If not, the workflow proceeds to generate one.
    4. AI Summary Generation: Using OpenAI's language model, a summary is created based on the content of the post.
    5. Update Post: The AI-generated summary is added at the top of the post, while maintaining the original excerpt intact.
    6. Data Logging: The workflow logs the post details, including the summary, into Google Sheets for tracking purposes.
    7. Notifications: A message is sent to a designated Slack channel to notify team members of the new or updated post with AI summary.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying AI Prompts: Adjust the system prompt in the OpenAI node to better fit their content theme, ensuring the generated summaries are relevant.
    - Changing Notification Settings: Update the Slack notification message to include specific details or format changes that suit their communication style.
    - Adjusting Google Sheets Structure: Users can add or remove columns in the Google Sheets integration to capture additional data points relevant to their analysis.
    - Selecting Different Triggers: Choose between scheduled triggers or webhooks based on their content publishing frequency and operational preferences.
    - Experimenting with Different Language Models: Users can explore using different models from OpenAI to see which generates the best summaries for their specific needs.