Goal:
This workflow monitors YouTube channels for new content and automatically creates summaries in Notion. It builds a searchable knowledge base of video content without requiring manual video watching.
The workflow helps teams track multiple content sources and extract insights from educational or industry content automatically.
Prerequisites:
N8N Instance: Running N8N automation platform (cloud or self-hosted) VideoDB API Key: Obtain from VideoDB Console VideoDB N8N Node: Install the custom node in your N8N instance Notion Workspace: With page/database access for content storage YouTube Channels: Specific channels to monitor via RSS feed RSS Configuration: N8N RSS trigger setup for channel monitoring Main Workflow Steps:
Step 1: Content Discovery
RSS feed trigger monitors specified YouTube channels for new uploads Capture video metadata (title, description, author, publication date, URL) Activate immediately when new video is published Step 2: Video Upload and Processing
Upload video content to VideoDB for processing Monitor upload and indexing completion status Index spoken words for transcript extraction Step 3: Content Analysis
Generate full transcript of video content with timestamps Apply AI summarization to extract: Key topics and themes discussed Important quotes and insights Technical concepts explained Action items or recommendations mentioned Step 4: Notion Integration
Create new Notion page with structured video summary Include comprehensive documentation: Video title and source channel information Publication date and metadata Detailed summary with key insights Direct link to original video Add entry to Notion database with appropriate tags for searching Conclusion:
This workflow automates video content monitoring and creates a searchable knowledge repository in Notion, enabling teams to stay informed about relevant content without manual video consumption.
Instant Notion Summaries for Your Youtube Playlist