This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Datetime Functionitem Create Webhook 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 Automatically Generate an RSS Feed from Baserow Release Blog Posts Using n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to build a dynamic RSS feed generator using n8n's no-code/low-code automation. This step-by-step guide uses Baserow’s blog updates and transforms them into a ready-to-serve XML feed via webhook.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, Baserow RSS feed, n8n automation, dynamic RSS with n8n, HTML extract n8n, create RSS using n8n, no-code automation, scrape blog posts, web scraping workflow, generate RSS programmatically, Baserow blog automation
   
   Third-party APIs Used:  
   None – This workflow only accesses public-facing web content (HTML) on the Baserow website. No external APIs are directly called.
   
   Article:
   
   Creating a Dynamic RSS Feed From Baserow Blog Posts Using n8n
   
   RSS feeds never really went out of style — they’ve just evolved quietly alongside modern web tools. In today’s digital automation era, tools like n8n make it easier than ever to scrape content from websites and repackage it for syndication. If you're looking to keep track of Baserow's product releases (or want to automate the process for your team or community), this article is for you.
   
   In this tutorial, we'll explore how to set up an n8n workflow that fetches the latest Baserow blog posts under the "Releases" category, extracts the relevant content, and turns it into a ready-to-use RSS feed.
   
   📦 What This Workflow Does
   
   We'll be constructing a workflow that does the following:
   
   1. Gets triggered manually or via webhook.
   2. Sets the target blog URL for Baserow Releases.
   3. Fetches the blog content HTML.
   4. Extracts individual blog post containers.
   5. Pulls relevant fields like title, date, description, and link.
   6. Formats the data into an XML-compliant RSS item template.
   7. Assembles the items into a full RSS feed document.
   8. Responds with a completed RSS feed via a webhook endpoint.
   
   🔧 Workflow Breakdown
   
   Let’s walk through the major components of the workflow and how they interact.
   
   1. Trigger Node — Manual or Webhook-based
       - ManualTrigger Node (“On clicking 'execute'”) or Webhook Node (“Webhook”) initiates the process.
       - The Webhook Node allows external systems (or browsers) to access the feed at /webhook/baserow-releases.
   
   2. Set Base URL
       - The ‘Set URL’ node defines the base domain URL of the Baserow website:
         https://baserow.io.
   
   3. Fetch the Release Blog Page
       - The ‘HTTP Request’ node requests the full HTML contents of the Baserow Releases page.
       - URL: https://baserow.io/blog/category/release
       - The content is returned as a text string for HTML parsing.
   
   4. Extract Blog Post Entries
       - The ‘Extract Posts’ node uses n8n’s HTML Extract node to pull out all blog post content containers using the CSS selector .blog-listing__post-content.
       - Each matching container becomes an item in an array.
   
   5. ItemList Splitting
       - The ‘Item Lists’ node flattens the array into individual blog post payloads for further processing.
   
   6. Extract Individual Fields
       - The ‘Extract Fields’ node uses targeted CSS selectors to scrape fields:
           - Title
           - Description
           - Date (from .blog-listing__post-info > strong)
           - Link HREF attribute for the post's URL
   
   7. Normalize URL and Format Date
       - The ‘Complete Link’ node prepends the base domain if the extracted link is relative.
       - The ‘Format Date’ node ensures the pubDate is RSS-compliant by formatting into YYYY-MM-DD.
   
   8. Create RSS Item Strings
       - The ‘Create RSS Items’ function node builds XML-format `<item>` blocks per post using template strings.
       - Each item includes the title, link, description, and pubDate.
   
   9. Assemble the Full RSS Document
       - The ‘Prepare Response’ node combines all RSS items into a valid XML document with a header and channel metadata (e.g., title, link, description).
       - These elements are wrapped in the necessary <rss> and <channel> tags.
   
   10. Deliver the RSS Response
       - Finally, the ‘Respond to Webhook’ node sends back the assembled XML feed with the appropriate Content-Type: application/xml header, allowing this workflow to serve as a live RSS feed endpoint.
   
   ✨ End Result
   
   Visiting the URL of your webhook (e.g., https://your-n8n-instance/webhook/baserow-releases) triggers the workflow, which returns a valid RSS feed XML document containing the latest release blog posts from Baserow.io.
   
   This can then be plugged into any RSS reader or content aggregator system to receive updates about new release posts.
   
   🧠 Why This Is Useful
   
   - Automation: Build an RSS feed in seconds without maintaining an external content management system.
   - Syndication: Share Baserow updates through newsletters, Slack, or other integrations.
   - Monitoring: Automatically track release posts for internal documentation or integrations.
   
   📌 Final Thoughts
   
   This n8n workflow serves as a practical example of how no-code tools can build something traditionally reserved for backend developers and content management systems. With just a small amount of setup and smart use of built-in n8n nodes, you can transform any site’s blog section into an RSS powerhouse.
   
   With the growing accessibility of automation tools like n8n, tasks like web scraping, RSS generation, and webhook responses are no longer limited to script-heavy environments. Whether you’re a developer, marketer, or product manager, you can now take control of your content pipelines with a few clicks and a little logic.
   
   Happy hacking — and may your feeds always be fresh. 🚀

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.