n8n is a visual workflow automation tool that connects apps, APIs, and data sources through drag-and-drop logic. You can use n8n to automate what happens when a new item appears in your RSS feed.
Prerequisites
Step 1: Create an RSS Feed with RSS Generator
1. Go to RSS Generator.
2. Paste the URL of the content you want to turn into a feed (e.g. a Twitter profile, subreddit, or blog).
3. Click Generate.
4. Once your feed is ready, click Save to My Feeds.
5. Copy the generated XML URL.
Step 2: Add the RSS Feed Node in n8n
1. Click Create Workflow in your n8n dashboard.
2. Click the + button and search for RSS Read.
3. Paste the RSS.app feed URL and click Test step.
n8n will fetch the latest feed items and display them in the Output panel.
Step 3: Add an Action Node
You can now define what happens when the RSS feed is read. We'll use Google Sheets as the example.
1. Click the + button and search for Google Sheets.
2. Choose the Append or update row in sheet option.
3. Click on Credential to connect with and connect your Google account.
4. Select the document and sheet where you'd like to upload the RSS feed data.
5. Map the fields from the RSS feed to the columns:
6. Click Test Step to verify that everything works as expected.
Your Google Sheets should now be populated with information from your RSS feed:
