Latenode
Rss.app
JavaScript
OpenAI GPT Assistants
WhatsApp Business Cloud

Automate daily news digests: scrape RSS, summarize with OpenAI, send to WhatsApp

This automation solution extracts news content from multiple RSS feeds, generates a concise summary using OpenAI's language model, and then delivers the daily news digest to a designated WhatsApp contact or group.

It is designed to provide busy users with a streamlined way to stay informed on the latest news without having to manually sift through various sources. The workflow automatically fetches articles, filters and aggregates the content, and leverages AI to produce a readable summary, which is then sent to the user's preferred messaging platform. This automation helps consolidate and simplify the news consumption process, enabling users to quickly stay up-to-date on important events and topics.

Updated May 8, 2026Est. run: 19sEst. cost: $0.0012
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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Extracts news content from multiple RSS feeds
  • Generates concise summaries using OpenAI's language model
  • Delivers daily news digest to a designated WhatsApp contact or group
  • Consolidates and simplifies news consumption for busy users
  • Enables users to quickly stay informed on important events and topics

How it works

1
Trigger

Daily News Trigger

The workflow is triggered on a daily schedule to automatically fetch the latest news articles.

2
Action

Fetch RSS Feeds

The system collects news articles from multiple RSS sources, consolidating content from various online publications.

3
Logic

Normalize RSS Data

The gathered articles are standardized, ensuring a consistent data structure across the different RSS feeds.

4
AI

Summarize News with OpenAI

An AI-powered language model is used to generate concise summaries of the news articles, distilling the key information.

5
Action

Send to WhatsApp

The daily news summary is then delivered to the user's designated WhatsApp contact or group, providing a convenient way to stay informed.

Setup guide

1

Add RSS Feed Credentials

Add your RSS feed URLs in the Latenode Credentials panel. You can add multiple RSS feeds and give each one a unique name.

2

Configure OpenAI Credentials

Add your OpenAI API key in the Latenode Credentials panel. This will be used to generate the news summary.

3

Set up WhatsApp Webhook Endpoint

In the Latenode node settings, configure the WhatsApp webhook URL where the news summary will be sent.

4

Map RSS Feed Fields

In the RSS node settings, map the RSS feed fields (title, link, description, etc.) to the corresponding Latenode data fields.

5

Customize Summary Generation

In the OpenAI node settings, adjust the summary generation parameters (e.g. max length, tone, style) to match your preferences.

Requirements

RSS feed URLs for the news sources you want to aggregate
An OpenAI API key to access the language model for generating summaries
A WhatsApp Business Cloud API account and access credentials to send the news digest
Permissions to access the WhatsApp Business Cloud API within the Latenode workspace

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.
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