This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Wait Code Create 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:
   Automating RSS Feed Management with n8n and Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Workflow
   
   Meta Description:
   Learn how to build a fully automated RSS feed reader and cleaner using n8n and Google Sheets. This workflow fetches, filters, stores, and cleans up RSS feed data every 24 hours—without manual input.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n automation, RSS feeds, Google Sheets automation, n8n RSS workflow, automated content curation, n8n scheduler, n8n tutorial, no-code automation, RSS cleanup, Google Sheets API
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   - Google Sheets API
   - RSS Feed Reader via URLs (public RSS feeds)
   
   Article:
   
   Automating RSS Feeds with n8n and Google Sheets: A Smart No-Code Solution
   
   Handling multiple RSS feeds manually can be time-consuming and error-prone for anyone managing content aggregation or monitoring news updates. Enter n8n — a powerful, open-source automation tool that enables complex workflows without writing a single line of code for integration. In this article, we’ll explore an n8n workflow that automatically reads RSS feeds, filters the latest news, stores them in a Google Sheet, and removes outdated entries—all scheduled to run seamlessly every day.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   This n8n workflow is designed to be a complete, hands-off RSS management solution that runs on a 24-hour cycle. At a high level, it performs the following:
   
   1. Triggers the workflow on a scheduled interval (every 24 hours).
   2. Fetches RSS feed URLs from a Google Sheet.
   3. Pulls content from each feed.
   4. Filters out any news older than three days.
   5. Converts HTML to Markdown for readability.
   6. Stores fresh items into a Google Sheets file named “RSS-Feeds.”
   7. Deletes old entries (older than 3 days) to keep the dataset clean.
   
   Now, let’s break down the key stages of this automation.
   
   Step 1: Scheduled Execution
   
   The workflow begins with the Schedule Trigger node. This runs the automation every 24 hours. By doing so, it ensures the RSS feed data remains current without human intervention.
   
   Step 2: Reading Feed URLs
   
   The “Read Links” node reads in a list of RSS feed URLs from a dedicated Google Sheets file named “RSS-Links.” These links serve as the source inputs for the RSS reader.
   
   Step 3: Retrieving RSS Data
   
   Each RSS link is looped through individually using the “Loop Over Items1” node. The “RSS” node is then used to fetch feed items from each link. This modular design allows you to scale the number of RSS feeds without changing the core structure.
   
   Step 4: Data Transformation and Filtering
   
   Once fetched, each RSS item goes through a “Set” node called “Edit Fields” to rename or extract specific fields like title, content, publication date, and categories.
   
   A crucial piece of logic is implemented in the “Code” node that follows. This JavaScript snippet filters out items older than 3 days by comparing the current date with each item’s publication date. The goal is to retain only fresh news items.
   
   Step 5: Markdown Conversion and Entry Storage
   
   The “Markdown” node converts any HTML content inside the RSS feeds into Markdown for more readable formatting. These parsed entries are then passed to the “Save News” node — a Google Sheets node preconfigured to insert or update records into the “RSS-Feeds” sheet.
   
   To avoid Google Sheets API throttling, each entry is inserted with a short delay using the “Wait” node (set to 2.5 seconds). n8n’s looping and delay elements ensure that Google’s limits are respected.
   
   Step 6: Cleaning Up Old Data
   
   Once the updated list is stored, another job cleans the sheet. First, the workflow uses the “Read News” node to pull existing entries. A “Code1” node filters out news that is older than three days and prepares a list of rows to be deleted (ignoring recent articles).
   
   Each selected row number is then processed in batches using “Loop Over Items2.” The “Delete News” node removes old entries from Google Sheets. Again, a timed delay of 25 seconds ensures the Google Sheets API isn’t overwhelmed.
   
   Benefits of This Workflow
   
   - Fully automated news aggregation and retention
   - Maintains a clean sheet by auto-deleting outdated content
   - Filter logic can be customized for longer/shorter retention
   - Prevents overloading Google Sheets API using smart timing controls
   - Simple to scale—add more RSS URLs and let the workflow handle them
   
   Ideal Use Cases
   
   - News aggregation bots
   - Content marketing automation
   - Open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools
   - Competitive monitoring dashboards
   - Knowledge management and curation systems
   
   Conclusion
   
   This n8n workflow demonstrates how powerful no-code automation can be when integrated with tools like Google Sheets and RSS feeds. By setting this up once, users can achieve a robust and sustainable content aggregation system that’s clean, current, and completely automated. Whether you're a content curator, marketer, or analyst, automating routine feed processing like this frees time and reduces error—all while keeping your data pipeline fresh.
   
   Start building your own version by customizing this workflow to suit feed sources, retention logic, and data destinations. With n8n, the possibilities are endless.

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.