This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Code Todoist Automate Scheduled n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   **Title:**
   How to Build a Personalized Daily Digest Using n8n: News, Tasks, and Emails in One Email
   
   **Meta Description:**
   Learn how to automate your daily routine using n8n. This guide walks you through creating a workflow that fetches your top news from Times of India, latest Gmail emails, Todoist tasks, and delivers them as a beautiful daily digest email.
   
   **Keywords:**
   n8n workflow automation, daily digest automation, Gmail API, Todoist API, RSS feed, Times of India RSS, productivity automation, task digest, automated newsletter, email summary, daily activity digest
   
   ---
   
   ## Automating Your Daily Digest with n8n: A Seamless Summary of Tasks, News, and Emails
   
   In today's hyper-connected world, staying on top of your emails, tasks, and news can feel overwhelming. Information scattered across platforms like Gmail, Todoist, and your favorite news sites requires constant attention. But what if you could bring them all together into a beautiful, organized daily email summary?
   
   That’s exactly what this n8n workflow achieves. Utilizing no-code and open-source automation platform n8n, this workflow fetches:
   
   - The top 5 news headlines from Times of India via RSS,
   - The latest 5 unread Gmail emails,
   - Your top 5 Todoist tasks,
   
   …and combines them into a visually appealing HTML email delivered directly to your inbox every day.
   
   Let’s explore how this automation works and the technology that powers it.
   
   ---
   
   ### 🧠 How the Workflow Works
   
   This n8n automation consists of several key steps, each executed by a combination of native n8n nodes and external service integrations.
   
   #### 1. **Scheduled Trigger**
   The process is initiated by the **Schedule Trigger** node, which can be configured to run daily (e.g., every morning at 8 AM). This ensures you receive your digest at a consistent time without manually triggering anything.
   
   #### 2. **Fetching the Data**
   Three separate nodes collect data from external services:
   
   - **RSS Feed Read Node:** Grabs the latest articles from the Times of India RSS feed.
   - **Gmail Node:** Pulls in your most recent emails.
   - **Todoist Node:** Retrieves a prioritized list of open tasks from your to-do list.
   
   Each service is accessed securely through OAuth2 credentials saved in n8n's credentials manager.
   
   #### 3. **Merging the Data**
   Once the three data streams are gathered, they flow into a **Merge Node** which consolidates them. Notably, the node is set to use three inputs—one each for news, tasks, and emails.
   
   #### 4. **Formatting the Digest**
   The real magic happens in a **Code Node** titled "Format Digest: Merge & Style Data." This custom JavaScript function:
   
   - Selects the top 5 entries from each data source
   - Organizes them into JSON format
   - Styles them using inline HTML and CSS
   - Creates a structured email body with headers, lists, emojis, and even clickable links for tasks
   
   The result is a polished, professional-looking digest that's not just informative but also gives you a productivity boost right from your inbox.
   
   Sample structure of the digest includes:
   
   - 📋 Tasks: With due dates, descriptive content, and direct links
   - 📰 News: Hyperlinked titles from Times of India
   - 📧 Emails: Subjects and brief snippets for quick previews
   
   #### 5. **Sending the Digest**
   Finally, the formatted digest is passed to a **Gmail Node** responsible for sending the email. The subject line includes a cheerful emoji and counts of items: tasks, emails, and news stories—making the email instantly scannable even before opening.
   
   ---
   
   ### 🧩 APIs and Third-Party Services Used
   
   This workflow leverages the following third-party APIs to function effectively:
   
   1. **Gmail API (via OAuth2)**
      - Used for fetching recent email messages
      - Also used to send out the final digest email
   
   2. **Todoist API**
      - Pulls in tasks assigned to the user
      - Includes task content, URLs, due dates, and optional emojis
   
   3. **Times of India RSS Feed (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/-2128936835.cms)**
      - Retrieves latest news headlines using RSS standard (no authorization required)
   
   These integrate seamlessly with n8n, allowing users to get the most out of cloud-based productivity and content platforms through centralized automation.
   
   ---
   
   ### 🚀 Benefits of This Workflow
   
   - **Time-Saving:** No need to check multiple platforms every morning.
   - **Centralized Insight:** Plot your day by starting with tasks, stay current with news, and be reminded of important emails.
   - **Customizable:** Easily modify the CSS styling, email layout, or even add new integrations like weather, stock prices, or calendar events.
   
   ---
   
   ### 🔧 How to Get Started
   
   1. Install n8n on your local/server or use the n8n cloud edition.
   2. Import the workflow as provided above.
   3. Set up the Gmail and Todoist credentials using OAuth2 within n8n.
   4. Configure the schedule according to your preference.
   5. Set your email in the “Gmail: Send Digest” node to receive the digest.
   
   ---
   
   ### Final Thoughts
   
   In an age where digital clutter is a daily reality, building a personalized daily digest using n8n provides sanity, structure, and productivity. This automation not only saves time but also boosts your situational awareness by placing emails, tasks, and news headlines in one tidy package—delivered automatically every day.
   
   With just a few nodes and the power of APIs, you can transform how you consume your digital day.
   
   ---
   
   Whether you're looking to streamline your morning routine or explore the possibilities of automation, this n8n workflow is a perfect starting point. Try it out today and start each day with clarity. 💡
   
   ---
   
   **Third-party APIs Used in This Workflow:**
   
   1. Gmail API
   2. Todoist API
   3. RSS Feed from Times of India
   
   Let the automation begin!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.