Sticky Note Automate - N8N Workflow Directory

Target Audience

Comic Enthusiasts: Individuals who enjoy daily comic strips, particularly fans of Calvin and Hobbes.
- Language Learners: People looking to improve their English and Korean language skills through comic dialogues.
- Developers and Automators: Tech-savvy users who want to automate daily tasks and integrate different platforms.
- Discord Users: Communities on Discord that share comic content and engage in discussions around it.

Problem Solved

This workflow automates the retrieval and sharing of Calvin and Hobbes daily comics along with translations in English and Korean. It eliminates the need for manual searching and posting, saving time and ensuring that users receive their daily dose of humor without hassle.

Workflow Steps

Step 1: Schedule Trigger initiates the workflow every day at 9 AM.
- Step 2: The param node sets the current year, month, and day using the current date.
- Step 3: An HTTP Request node fetches the comic strip from the GoComics website using the date parameters.
- Step 4: The Information Extractor node extracts the comic image URL from the fetched HTML content.
- Step 5: The OpenAI node translates comic dialogues into English and Korean, providing a bilingual experience.
- Step 6: Finally, the Discord node posts the comic along with its translations to a designated Discord channel.

Customization Guide

Change the Comic Source: Modify the URL in the HTTP Request node to fetch comics from a different source if desired.
- Adjust the Posting Time: Update the Schedule Trigger parameters to change the time when the comic is posted.
- Add More Languages: Incorporate additional translation nodes using OpenAI to support more languages.
- Customize Discord Messages: Edit the content parameter in the Discord node to personalize the message format or add additional context.