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Automate real-world data flows with an AI assistant

The Latenode AI Agent automation provides an AI-powered chatbot that can interact with real-world data and services, such as checking the weather, fetching news, or sending emails on the user's behalf.

It is designed as a starting point to showcase the capabilities of an AI agent within the Latenode automation platform. The workflow includes nodes for retrieving news and weather data, as well as integrating with a language model (Gemini) for natural language processing. Users can manually initiate conversations with the AI Agent, which can dynamically respond and take actions based on the user's input and the available data.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
How Latenode estimates time and cost

Latenode bills workflow runs in credits: 1 credit = 30 seconds of processing. Minimum charge per run depends on your plan. Plug-and-Play (PnP) AI nodes are billed separately—each PnP token is $1 USD, charged pay-as-you-go at vendor cost plus a small processing fee, with no API keys required.

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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Automates the retrieval of news and weather data from external sources
  • Processes user requests using natural language processing through Gemini
  • Dynamically responds to user inputs and takes actions within the Latenode platform
  • Integrates with external services like weather APIs and RSS feeds
  • Generates structured output data for users to access

How it works

1
Trigger

Manually initiate conversation with AI Agent

The workflow begins when the user manually initiates a conversation with the AI Agent. This triggers the system to process the user's request and prepare a dynamic response.

2
Action

Retrieve current and forecasted weather data

The AI Agent integrates with the Open Weather API to fetch the current weather conditions and forecasted weather data for the user's location.

3
Action

Fetch latest blog posts from RSS feed

The AI Agent integrates with an RSS feed application to retrieve the latest blog posts or news articles that may be relevant to the user's request.

4
AI

Process user request and provide dynamic response

The AI Agent uses natural language processing, powered by the Gemini language model, to understand the user's request and formulate a relevant and dynamic response. This response may include information from the retrieved weather and news data.

5
Logic

Maintain buffer of conversation history

The AI Agent maintains a buffer of the conversation history, allowing it to reference and build upon previous exchanges with the user.

Setup guide

1

Add Open-Meteo API Credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for the Open-Meteo API. 2. Enter your Open-Meteo API key in the credential settings.

2

Configure RSS Feed Node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add an RSS Feed node. 2. In the node settings, enter the URL of the RSS feed you want to fetch news from.

3

Set up Gemini Language Model

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for the Gemini language model. 2. Enter your Gemini API key in the credential settings. 3. In the Latenode visual builder, add a Gemini Chat node and configure it to use the Gemini credential.

4

Configure AI Agent Node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add the 'Your First AI Agent' node. 2. In the node settings, map the data from the RSS Feed and Open-Meteo nodes to the inputs of the AI Agent node. 3. Customize the AI Agent's responses and capabilities as needed.

5

Test the AI Agent

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add the 'Example Chat' node. 2. Run the workflow and interact with the AI Agent through the 'Example Chat' node to test its functionality.

Requirements

Latenode workspace with AI Agent, Open Weather, and RSS App nodes enabled
API keys or OAuth credentials for Open Weather API and RSS feed sources included in the workflow
Access to a language model (e.g. Gemini) for natural language processing within the Latenode workspace
Ability to securely store and access API keys, OAuth tokens, and other sensitive information as Latenode workspace secrets

FAQ

Common questions about this template

The Latenode AI Agent automation provides an AI-powered chatbot that can interact with real-world data and services, such as checking the weather, fetching news, or sending emails on the user's behalf. It is designed as a starting point to showcase the capabilities of an AI agent within the Latenode automation platform.

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