How do I import "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" into n8n?

Click Download n8n JSON on this page, then in n8n choose Workflows → Import from file and select the downloaded file. Reconnect credentials on each node — the export carries credential IDs from the original author's instance, not working secrets.

Which integrations does "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" use?

It uses: cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack. The flow diagram above shows how each service connects across the 6 nodes. Filter OpenRuna by integration to find related workflows and tools.

Can I import a sanitized export without credentials?

Yes. Use "Download sanitized JSON" to strip credential references before sharing internally. You will still add your own cron and dateTime credentials in n8n after import.

What trigger type does "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" use?

Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. After import, confirm the trigger node (webhook, schedule, or app event) matches your environment, then activate the workflow when you are ready to run it.

Is "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" free to use?

OpenRuna catalogs community n8n workflows under open licenses. Check the source corpus link for the original license; commercial use may require verifying the third-party API terms for cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack.

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Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack

6 nodes · cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack

Engine: n8n
Nodes: 6
Trigger: scheduled/triggered
Source file: 1176_Rssfeedread_Slack_Automation_Scheduled.json

Workflow flow

IntegrationsCronDateTimeRssFeedRead

SlackFunctionIF

100%

Every Morning

Cron

Get Yesterdays Date

DateTime

Get the RSS Feed

RssFeedRead

If it was published after yesterday

Build our message

Function

Post to Slack

Slack

6 steps · flows top to bottom, branches left to right

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Import into n8n

Download the n8n JSON file (full or sanitized).
In n8n: Workflows → Import from file.
Open each node and reconnect credentials to your accounts.
Test with manual execution before enabling triggers.

Sanitized JSON removes credential IDs — safer for sharing. Flow graph JSON is OpenRuna's lightweight format for diagrams and other tools, not n8n import.

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Overview

Free n8n workflow: Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack. 6 nodes across cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack, with a downloadable JSON and a visual flow diagram on OpenRuna.

What this workflow does

Built in n8n, "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" chains 6 nodes to move data between cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack. 6 nodes · cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack It starts from a scheduled/triggered trigger and routes data through every node in order. OpenRuna renders the node graph and offers the JSON export so you can import and adapt it in minutes. Use it to learn integration patterns, fork it for your own use case, or deploy it quickly after reconnecting credentials.

Use cases

Fork it to add error handling, retries, or a notification step without designing the 6-node flow from scratch.
Benchmark it against your current cron integration to spot missing steps or redundant nodes.
Study how data moves from cron to dateTime before building your own variant.
Share it with your team as a documented reference for scheduled/triggered automations in the cron stack.

Example output

Imported into n8n, "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" exposes 6 configured nodes. Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. Integrations: cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack. Open each node after import to map credentials to your own cron and dateTime accounts. Run it once in test mode to verify any branch logic (Switch/IF nodes) before enabling production triggers.

Tips by platform

Claude

Ask Claude to turn the "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" JSON into a plain-English runbook, node by node. It can flag where cron rate limits or missing retries might bite before you go live.

ChatGPT

Drop the workflow JSON or this OpenRuna page URL into ChatGPT and ask for a step-by-step runbook: triggers, branches, and which fields to customise for cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack. Handy for onboarding teammates new to n8n.

Cursor

In Cursor, ask Agent mode to parameterise "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" — extract cron IDs and secrets into environment variables without changing the 6-node structure.

Frequently asked questions

How do I import "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" into n8n?: Click Download n8n JSON on this page, then in n8n choose Workflows → Import from file and select the downloaded file. Reconnect credentials on each node — the export carries credential IDs from the original author's instance, not working secrets.
Which integrations does "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" use?: It uses: cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack. The flow diagram above shows how each service connects across the 6 nodes. Filter OpenRuna by integration to find related workflows and tools.
Can I import a sanitized export without credentials?: Yes. Use "Download sanitized JSON" to strip credential references before sharing internally. You will still add your own cron and dateTime credentials in n8n after import.
What trigger type does "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" use?: Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. After import, confirm the trigger node (webhook, schedule, or app event) matches your environment, then activate the workflow when you are ready to run it.
Is "Post RSS feed items from yesterday to Slack" free to use?: OpenRuna catalogs community n8n workflows under open licenses. Check the source corpus link for the original license; commercial use may require verifying the third-party API terms for cron, dateTime, rssFeedRead, slack.